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Iaquinta Always Ready for War

Posted by MattPel on April 1, 2012
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Urijah Faber needed someone to play the part of stopper last night after finding his team down 0-2 to Team Cruz. He had the perfect guy to play that part in Al Iaquinta who never disappoints. Iaquinta came as advertised and although he may have started out slow in the first round, he turned it on and picked up the pace in the second and third sudden victory round. Al scored a big win, first and foremost for himself, as well as Team Faber. Congratulations to Al who’s hard work advances him to the quarter finals. Here’s how it all went down. Continue Reading

Iaquinta Wins, Team Faber on the Board

Posted by MattPel on March 31, 2012
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Al Iaquinta beat Myles Jury tonight in a hard fought three round victory. Check back here later today for a full  fight recap. Thank you to everyone who watched and supported Al tonight, and a big thank you to everyone who came down to McCanns to represent Iaquinta Nation! Full episode coverage here later today, as well as pictures from McCanns and much more! We said Al would be ready to go to war and he didn’t disappoint. Congratulations to him on a big win.

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Fight Night! Iaquinta Jury LIVE on FX!

Posted by MattPel on March 30, 2012
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You’ve all been anxiously waiting all week and it’s finally Fight Night. Tonight at 10pm watch Al on a brand new episode of UFC’s TUF Live which will conclude with Iaquinta’s fight against Myles Jury. There’s been a lot of talk about both Myles as well as Al all week. People have discussed backgrounds, records, quality of opponents, and past training. Fight fans have watched videos of both fighters, gotten caught up in the betting odds that Vegas came out with, and watched any fight video out there on both Jury and Iaquinta. People have disrespected Al on messages boards, and even continue to try and find excuses for him winning his fight to get into the house agaisnt Jon Tuck. The fact of the matter is he did win that fight without a doubt and he IS in the house, and now it’s his time to show the entire world who Al Iaquinta is. Continue Reading

Jackie Iaquinta talks about Al

Posted by MattPel on March 29, 2012
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Last week I had the opportunity of sitting down with Ray Longo and getting his perspective on Al Iaquinta being on this Season of The Ultimate Fighter. You can check that interview out HERE. This week were going in a different direction from the gym to Al’s home. Last night I had the opportunity to interview Al’s sister Jackie. She was nice enough to sit down and take some time out of her busy schedule and let me ask her some questions. I really appreciate Jackie doing this interview as well as all her great insights. If you think it’s difficult watching Iaquinta’s fight as one of his friends or teammates, imagine how difficult it is watching as a sister. Continue Reading

Odds Makers have Iaquinta 3-1 Underdog?

Posted by MattPel on March 29, 2012
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Late last night I saw this article on TUFUFC.com to be honest I considered not posting it at all. For starters it was  just reiterating information that most of us all ready knew. Yet the main reason I didn’t post it was because of the disrespect that the article ends with. Since these fights are live for the first time this season now fans have the options of actually putting bets down on each fight. Continue Reading

Taking a look at Iaquinta VS Jury

Posted by MattPel on March 28, 2012
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After taking a closer look into Al Iaquinta and Myles Jury you’ll learn they actually have a few things in common. Both come from a strong wrestling background. Al and Myles have ended many of their fights in the first round by way of knock out or submission. Yet the the thing they have strongest in common is probably what serves as the biggest motivation for both fighters. Both Al and Myles were supposed to be on previous seasons of The Ultimate Fighter. Al broke his hand before he could be on Season 12, while Jury was on Season 13 before a torn ACL forced him off the show. With that missed opportunity looming, both fighters have something to prove. Yet with all those similarities only one of them will have their hand raised Friday night and I have a feeling it’s going to be Al Iaquinta. Continue Reading

Video of Al on UltimateFighter.com

Posted by MattPel on March 27, 2012
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Check out this VIDEO “In his Words: Al Iaquinta” via Ultimate Fighter.com. Al discusses living in the house and his upcoming Fight Friday night with Myles Jury. Check back here later on for preview of Iaquinta/Jury as well as another interview.

Come watch TUF Live at McCanns

Posted by MattPel on March 26, 2012
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If you’re looking for some where to watch Al’s fight Friday night look no further. McCanns Pub and Grill ( 5590 Merrick Rd, Massapequa NY 11758) is going to be the number one spot to watch this weeks episode. McCanns will offer a $40 open bar with food, and have the fight on every TV with audio. Check out some more details on the Facebook event page HERE. Continue Reading

Cruz making surprising fight Selections

Posted by MattPel on March 26, 2012
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If you’ve ever seen Dominick Cruz fight you know he has a very unorthodox style. He’s taken that same unorthodox fight style and incorporated it into his strategy for picking fights so far this season. Week one Cruz picked his number one guy Justin Lawrence to fight, and then gave control back to Faber to choose someone from his team to fight. Once Faber didn’t choose, Cruz picked Cristiano Marcello a guy who many felt was one of the top fighters on the show. This is a strategy we’ve never seen before. Usually coaches choose their match ups very carefully trying to put a stronger fighter against a weaker opponent. Last week it payed off as Lawrence knocked out Marcello in the second round. Cruz went with that same game plan this week picking Faber’s number one pick Al Iaquinta to fight Myles Jury. If Cruz thinks it’s a good idea to call out Iaquinta and try and send a message that’s all well and good, but I’m sure most would agree he picked the wrong guy to try and make an example out of. Al had some thoughts of his own via twitter late Friday night saying  “Got called out tonight, not the first time, probably won’t be the last… got my ass kicked then won the fight, he’s never been in a war.” Check out an article from MMAjunkie HERE touching more on Cruz’s unique fight selections and check back here all week for constant updates leading up to Fridays Fight.

-Matt Pellicane