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Listen to two great interviews with Al

Posted by MattPel on August 9, 2012
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When you have some time check out some great interviews Al did yesterday. The first podcast can be listened to HERE and is with MMA Mental. Al talks about his injury, the finals, future opponents, MMA in New York, and much more. Click on podcast on the right side, the interview is about half way through the podcast. The second interview can be found HERE and is with The Real MMA today. The interview is right at the beginning of the show. Make sure you check both interviews out for some more insight into whats going on with Al, and how soon you’ll see him back in the octagon. Big thank you to MMA Mental and The Real MMA Today for having Al on both of their shows.

Nick Polo benefit at Mulcahy’s

Posted by MattPel on August 7, 2012
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Al and I wanted to take a minute to tell everyone about a benefit that’s going to be at Mulcahy’s for a great cause. In June, young Nick Polo was diagnosed with a brain tumor and was forced to undergo surgery to remove the tumor. A scary moment in any persons life especially someone at such a young age. Nick has shown what a strong young man he is, as well as his toughness as he continues to fight through this difficult recovery process. His strength is inspiring. On August 24th Mulcahy’s Pub in Wantagh will hold a benefit on Nick’s behalf. Most of the information is on the flyer above. The event will take place between 7-11pm and will include a buffet dinner, drink specials, auctions, raffles, and much more. Tickets for the benefit are $25. We hope everyone can come down to Mulchay’s and support Nick. Nick as well as the entire Polo family are great people, and it’s a pleasure having them as friends. This is an event we wouldn’t miss, and we hope everyone can make it down. We look forward to seeing everyone at Mulchay’s on the 24th.

-Matt Pellicane

Yahoo Sports interviews Al Iaquinta

Posted by MattPel on August 6, 2012
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Check out Jim Genia’s interview via Yahoo Sports with Al Iaquinta HERE. Genia discusses Iaquinta’s road to recovery, life in the TUF house, the TUF Finale, and much more. Be sure to check back here later in the week for more interviews as well as other updates. Have any additional questions for Al? Contact him on TWITTER where he’ll be happy to answer any of your questions.

Iaquinta’s UFC on FOX predictions

Posted by MattPel on August 4, 2012
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Make sure you check out UFC on FOX tonight at 8pm. The card features some great fights including an exciting main event between Mauricio Rua and Brandon Vera. Here’s Al’s fight predictions for the night. Let’s hear yours.

Mauricio Rua v. Brandon Vera (Vera)

Lyota Machida v. Ryan Bader (Machida)

Joe Lauzon v. Jamie Varner (Lauzon)

Mike Swick v. Damarques Johnson (Swick)

Cole Miller v. Nam Phan (Miller)

Phil Davis v. Wagner Prado (Davis)

 

Iaquinta Recovers from Knee Surgery

Posted by MattPel on August 4, 2012
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Many of you have all ready heard but TUF Finalist Al Iaquinta recently had arthroscopic knee surgery to repair some torn cartilage underneath his knee. Check out an interview Al did HERE  with Fight Line discussing his knee surgery and his experience on TUF Live. Be sure to check back here for constant updates and much more.

Al and JC Banegas on the Pads

Posted by MattPel on July 28, 2012
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Check out a video HERE of Al working with JC Banegas over at Serra Longos. JC has been working hard and improving every training session. Take a first hand look into a training session Al Iaquinta. Over the next few weeks look for more videos like this one, as well as some how to Videos. Don’t forget it’s never to late to start training with Al. Get in touch and sign up today.

Iaquinta Nation Shirts and Tanks

Posted by MattPel on July 24, 2012
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Hey everyone, just a reminder that you can still pick up your Iaquinta Nation T shirt’s and Tank Tops today. Whether your wearing the shirt around town or to the gym, the shirts are a great way to support Al Iaquinta and Iaquinta Nation. The T-Shirts are $20 and the Tanks are $25. Contact Al(above) or me at MattPellicane@gmail.com and pick up your shirts and tanks today. You can also pickup the T-Shirts at the East Coast MMA fight Shop (220 Sunrise Highway, Rockville Center NY, 11570.) The Fight Shop is a great store to checkout for shirts, MMA gear, and more. Don’t wait any longer, pick up your own Iaquinta Nation shirt and tank today!

Al’s UFC 149 Predictions

Posted by MattPel on July 20, 2012
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Tomorrow night Al’s coach from this season of The Ultimate Fighter Urijah Faber will take on Renan Barao for the interim Bantamweight Championship. The fight was originally scheduled to be between Faber and the coach that opposed him during the show, and current UFC Bantamweight Champion Domminck Cruz, but Cruz was forced to withdraw from the fight after tearing his ACL. Cruz will likely fight the winner of this fight once he’s ready to return to the octagon. Just as all of Iaquinta Nation has shown Al support in all his fights, make sure you support the California Kid Urijah Faber this weekend in a big Bantamweight title fight. Here’s Al’s fight predictions for UFC 149. Lets hear your predictions.

Urijah Faber vs. Renan Barao (Faber)

Hector Lombard vs. Tim Boetsch (Lombard)

Cheick Kongo vs. Shawn Jordan (Kongo)

Brian Ebersole vs. James Head (Ebersole)

Chris Clements vs. Matthew Riddle (Clements)

 

Check out Al at Brooklyn MMA

Posted by MattPel on July 17, 2012
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Here’s a short video clip of Al Iaquinta at Brooklyn MMA from a few weeks ago. Check back here later in the week for some other short clips from that seminar. If your interested in having Al put on a seminar at your gym get in touch with him(above) or contact me at MattPellicane@gmail.com We want to thank Terry Gold once again for opening up his gym, as well as Ring Fever for checking out the seminar and posting this video. Check out the video HERE and look for more seminars in the upcoming weeks.

Al Iaquinta talks Chris Weidman

Posted by MattPel on July 11, 2012
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Tonight Al Iaquinta’s Serra Longo teammate Chris Weidman will take on Mark Munoz in the main event of UFC on Fuel 4. For those of you who may not know Weidman he’s been extremely impressive going 4-0 in his first four fights in the UFC(8-0 professionally overall). Weidman defeated Alessio Sakara in his UFC debut, Jesse Bongfeldt, Tom Lawlor, and most recently a big unanimous decision win over Demian Maia, a fight Weidman took on two weeks notice. Weidman was also the Ring of Combat middle weight champion. Chris, originally from Baldwin New York has a strong wrestling background. His resume is an impressive one. Weidman is a two-time Junior College All-American, two-time Division 1 All-American at Hofstra, NYS High School Wrestling Champion, 2007 CAA Wrestling Champion, NYS College Wrestling Champion, as well as a Grapplers Quest Absolute Division Champion, and a US Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Champion. Make sure you tune into FUEL tonight at 8PM and support Chris in his fight against Mark Munoz. Here’s Al taking a little bit about his Serra Longo teammate. Continue Reading