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Our friend Mark La Monica talked to Al and covered the story around Al’s UFC return. Once that fight is anounced make sure you check in here as well as Mark’s Newsday page for constant updates leading up to the fight. A big thank you to Mark for covering the story.
Last season UFC’s hit reality show “TUF” made the switch from Spike TV to FX experimenting with a new LIVE format. It also made a first time switch airing on Friday nights. This season the show has remained on Friday’s but has gone back to it’s original format. Although a lot of people enjoyed watching the fights Live each week, it was a long time for the fighters to be cooped up in the house together. An even bigger issue was having a situation where a fighter could be in a position where he could have to fight three weeks in a row, something tough to ask of any competitor. Yesterday MMA Junkie came out with an article discussing UFC’s plans to move the show back to a slot on Tuesday nights. I think this is a smart move, and you’ll see the ratings increase dramatically airing mid week instead of Friday night. Let’s hear what you think.
Hey everyone. A very exciting UFC tonight with the main event featuring the return of Welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre fighting the current interim champion Carlos Condit. The fight will be an exciting one, hopefully you all have the opportunity to watch. Tonight’s card was also supposed to feature a fight between Al’s Serra Longo teammate Costas Philippou against Nick Ring. The fight has unfortunately been canceled due to an illness to Nick Ring. We look forward to seeing Costa back in the octagon soon. Here’s Al’s predictions for the rest of tonight’s fights.
Georges St- Pierre vs. Carlos Condit (St-Pierre)
Martin Kampman vs. Johny Hendricks (Hendricks)
Francis Carmont vs. Tom Lawlor (Carmont)
Marck Bocek vs. Rafael Dos Anjos (Bocek)
Mark Hominick vs. Pablo Garza (Hominick)
Patrick Cote vs. Alessio Sakara (Cote)
Cyrille Diabate vs. Chad Griggs (Diabate)
Sam Stout vs. John Makdessi (Stout)
Hey everyone. We wanted to reach out to everyone following Hurricane Sandy. We hope all of our friends out there stayed safe during this difficult time. The damage that has taken place from Long Island, to New York City, to New Jersey, and the rest of the Eastern seaboard is shocking and devastating. We appreciate the support that everyone here has shown for Al during his time on TUF Live, as well as the continued support as he prepares for his next fight over the next few months. We would like to offer that same support in return. If there’s anything we can do for anyone in need please let us know. Well do anything we can if anyone needs a hand. Good luck to everyone and their families effected during this difficult time, and please don’t hesitate to contact us if there’s anything we can help out with.
Check out Al’s Serra Longo teammate Chris Weidman showing Ariel Helwani the damage to his home right here in Baldwin, New York. Weidman, who’s family made it safe through the Hurricane, shows Helwani how the storm destroyed his Long Island home.
Check out Al’s interview with the guys over at MMA Opinion Radio. If you’re looking to skip right into Al’s interview just forward ahead to 73:00 minute into the podcast. Al discusses his experiance’s on TUF Live, his plans for the near future, and much more.
Hey everyone. Just a heads up, be sure to check here all week for a few new videos, interviews, and much more. Al is back at it and training hard preparing for his next opportunity to get in the octagon. Al feels great following his knee surgery and is looking forward to getting back in there as soon as possible. In the meantime you can still do your part to support #TeamIaquinta. Pick up your Iaquinta Nation T- Shirt or Tank top today, available in all sizes. Shirts can be mailed to you if you live out of state as well. Email me at MattPellicane@gmail.com or contact Al above and place an order today.
Travis Browne vs. Antonio Silva (Silva)
Jake Ellenberger vs. Jay Hieron (Ellenberger)
John Dodson vs. Jussier Formiga (Dodson)
Josh Neer vs. Justin Edwards (Neer)
Micheal Johnson vs. Danny Castillo (Castillo)
John Jones v. Vitor Belfort (Jones)
Joseph Benavidez v. Demetrious Johnson (Benavidez)
Michael Bisping v. Brian Stann (Stann)
Matt Hamill v. Roger Hollett (Hamill)
Cub Swanson v. Charles Oliveira (Oliveira)
TUF Finalist Al Iaquinta is back in Las Vegas to support his 205 pound Serra Longo teammate Eddie “Truck” Gordon. Gordon who made it passed the first round of tryouts Monday, looks to become the next Serra Longo fighter to make his mark in the UFC. TUF 17 which will feature middle weights as well as light heavy weights is set to air this January on FX. “Everybody here is just hungry to get into the house” Iaquinta said. “You have to have faith in your skills and faith that they’re going to like something in your personality. Otherwise why do you even bother coming?” More on the story via MMA Junkie. Check back here later in the week for more on the story.
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