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Iaquinta’s opponent announced

Posted by MattPel on September 26, 2013
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Late Tuesday it was announced that Al Iaquinta’s October opponent Anthony Njokuani was forced to pull out of next months fight. Twenty four hours later Iaquinta has a new opponent for UFC Fight Night 30, Poland native Piotr Hallmann (14-1, 1-0 UFC). Hallmann recorded his first UFC victory earlier this month with a submission over Francisco Trinaldo. Iaquinta will look to build off of his impressive win last month over Ryan Couture, looking to carry that momentum into this fight. Check back here later today for a full fight preview as well as an interview with Iaquinta.

Njokuani out, Iaquinta’s opponent TBA

Posted by MattPel on September 25, 2013
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Please feel free to disregard any links to any articles I posted yesterday. It now appears we’ll be talking about an entirely different opponent for Iaquinta for UFC Fight Night 30. News broke late Tuesday that Anthony Njokuani had suffered an injury and would be forced to pull out of the October 26th fight. Originally Njokuani was scheduled to fight Paul Taylor who had to pull out of the fight himself after suffering an injury. Iaquinta was quickly asked to take his place following his impressive win over Ryan Couture last month. Now UFC will have to seek out a new opponent for Iaquinta. As of now Iaquinta is still scheduled to fight on the card. Be sure to check back here for updates on a new opponent.

A few articles to check out

Posted by MattPel on September 23, 2013
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In case you missed them here’s a few articles to read up on regarding Iaquinta vs. Njokuani at UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Munoz next month. One from our buddy Mark La Monica over at Newsday as well as an exclusive article from Fight Line’s website as well. As always be sure to check back here for constant updates and information. Have a question for Al? Send it to MattPellicane@gmail.com Keep an eye out for an interview here with Al in the next few days.

Iaquinta to step in and fight Njokuani

Posted by MattPel on September 21, 2013
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For the second time in just a few short months Al Iaquinta will take a fight on short notice. On October 26th Iaquinta will step in and take on Anthony Njokuani at UFC fight night in Manchester England. Iaquinta is coming off an impressive unanimous decision win last month over Ryan Couture. Njokuani has fought in in WEC as well as UFC and comes in with a 17-7 record (3-3 in the UFC). Originally Njokuani was scheduled to fight Paul Taylor who was injured training last week. Wednesday Iaquinta got the call to step in and make the trip to England for the fight. Another great opertunity for Iaquinta to take a fight on short notice and follow last months impressive victory with another one. Check back here for a full story and fight preview this upcoming week. We’ll have some interviews from Al as well. All of Iaquinta Nation is excited to see Al get right back in there next month.

Iaquinta back to business at UFC 164

Posted by MattPel on September 3, 2013
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Domination. It’s the perfect word that everyone keeps using to describe “Raging” Al Iaquinta’s performance Saturday night. “I think I’m going to dominate everyone, that just how I think” Iaquinta said. For three rounds Iaquinta did just that, dominating his opponent Ryan Couture. The fight was about as solid of a performance as you could ask for, ending off with a beat up, broken down Ryan Couture and an impressive unanimous decision win for Iaquinta. For Al it’s his first official UFC win, and one that reminded fight fans and everyone in the lightweight division that he’s the fighter to watch out for. Continue Reading

A few videos to start your day

Posted by MattPel on September 3, 2013
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Good morning and Happy Tuesday. Hope everyone had a great holiday weekend. While you’re sitting at work counting down the minutes till 5 o’clock here’s a few videos to catch up on and kill some time. If you missed the fight from Saturday or would just like to watch it again check out this VIDEO posted right on Facebook (If the video doesn’t start up right away hit the HD button on the bottom right of the video).  Follow it up with Al’s POST FIGHT interview with Ariel Helwani. Enjoy and be sure to check back here later today for a full fight recap from Iaquinta vs. Couture.

Fight Night- Iaquinta vs. Couture

Posted by MattPel on August 30, 2013
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It’s been a long time coming but it’s finally Fight Night (Excuse this post for actually being a day early, but I won’t be at a computer tomorrow). It’s been a long road to get back here for Iaquinta. A difficult loss in the TUF Finals, rehabbing his knee after surgery, and then having his opponent in Joe Proctor pull out of their April fight just two weeks before the event. From there Iaquinta took some time to get his own body back to 100%. Once that happened it was a waiting game. Waiting every day for the phone to ring about a new opponent. Finally that phone call came, and after a 15 month layoff Iaquinta will put all of that aside and step back into the Octagon once again. Continue Reading

Check out Al in Newsday

Posted by MattPel on August 29, 2013
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Check out Al in Newsday today. A big thank you to our buddy Mark La Monica for putting the article together. Don’t forget to follow Mark on Twitter as well as on Newsday’s website for constant UFC and other Mixed Martial Art’s updates. Mark is one of the best in the game and a big supporter of the entire Serra Longo Fight team. Enjoy the article!

A few Important Times and Dates

Posted by MattPel on August 28, 2013
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Hey everyone a few people have been asking me so I just wanted to get a few important dates out there for everyone. If you have any other questions please feel free to ask me directly at MattPellicane@gmail.com If you we’re thinking about trying to make a last minute move and trying to go to the fight there are still tickets available. I’ll be heading down there as well so I’m happy to help if you need a hand.

Thursday 8/29- UFC 164 Press Conference ( Watch on UFC.com at 4pm ET)

Friday 8/30- Offical UFC 164 Weigh Ins ( Watch on FOX Sports 2, formally FUEL, at 5pm ET)

Saturday 8/31- UFC 164 (Iaquinta vs. Couture LIVE on Facebook at 6:30 ET)

Just to note the rest of the Prelims will follow on FOX Sports 1 at 8pm, and the main card will begin at 10pm ET on PPV. Any other questions please don’t hesitate to ask.

Fight Week- Iaquinta vs. Couture

Posted by MattPel on August 27, 2013
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It’s fight week everyone, get excited because Iaquinta vs. Couture is just a few short days away. I know a lot of you out there we’re curious about Al’s week between now and fight night. Al’s busy week starts today with a flight out to Milwaukee which will be hosting UFC 164 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. Continue Reading