Exciting news broke yesterday afternoon that Al’s Serra Longo teammate Chris Weidman would fight UFC Middleweight champion Anderson Silva. Weidman, as well as his fan base have been lobbying for the fight for some time now. Chris fought his way into the conversation with two big wins over Demian Maia and Mark Munoz, two of the top contenders in the division. Weidman will take on Silva who currently has a 16 fight win streak. 10 of those wins are title defenses. The fight will take place this summer on July 4th. Check out the story which was broken by Newsday’s Mark La Monica.
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Just a few reminders for all you none Facebook people out there. Tickets for Al’s fight on April 27th are going quickly. If you haven’t gotten tickets yet make sure you do that as soon as possible. Most people have been buying tickets in Section 121 or as close to it as possible. Those tickets are $178. Tickets can be purchased here or by calling Ticket Master directly.
The first party bus has all ready been filled. We’re in the process of filling the second one so if you’re interested please let me know. The bus will be $80 and include transportation, an hour open bar with buffet at McCann’s before the bus leaves, as well as unlimited beers to and from the event. Please contact me at MattPellicane@gmail.com if you’re interested. We all ready have a great crowd going and are hoping for even more.
I want to thank everyone for checking in here at Iaquinta Nation on a daily basis. Some of you may not know about Al’s main website IaquintaMMA.com which has recently been updated. When you have a few minutes make sure you check it out. The site has some great articles as well as video’s including full episodes from Al’s fights on TUF Live. In the next few weeks you’ll also be able to order Iaquinta Nation shirts and tank tops directly from the online store. If you’re interested in personal training or sponsorship details you can get more information on that website as well. Thank you again for all the support we appreciate it.
As most of you all ready heard the International Olympic Committee(IOC) has decided to drop wrestling from the 2020 Olympics. This is a decision that has sent shock and outrage throughout web and all of the wrestling community. No other sport teaches athletes more about hard work, discipline, and how to over come adversity, not only as a team but as an individual as well. The decision to take this great sport away has sent shock through the MMA world, as a significant amount of competitors in the sport come from a wrestling background. To take away one of the worlds oldest sports is an absolute tragedy. We ask you to please take a minute out of your day and sign this PETITION to save Olympic Wrestling. Help save this great sport that has been so important to every wrestler that’s ever stepped on the mat at any level of competition.
As most of you all ready know UFC will make history on Feburary 23rd with it’s first women’s fight. UFC Women’s Bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey will take on Liz Carmouche in the historic match up. Those of you who don’t know too much about the two this first part of three UFC Primetime videos is a great look into the training, as well as the lives of both fighters. Be sure to check your local listings for the next two parts of the show leading up to what should be an exciting fight between Rousey and Carmouche.
In case you missed it, last night on The Ultimate Fighter TUF 17 Uriah Hall took on Adam Cella in the second preliminary fight of the show. In a first round that went back and fourth, many we’re surprised with the toughness of Cella taking on the very powerful New Yorker Hall, considered to be one of the top contenders on the show. With only a few seconds left in the fight he showed why. Hall connected with one of the most brutal kicks fight fan’s have seen in awhile. The video via MMA Junkie takes a closer look into the big KO. Dana White had a lot to say through his twitter about the knock out. “In my thirteen years at UFC I’ve only seen five knock outs like this” White said. He went on to discuss the brutal KO and the aftermath, which FX Network would not allow to air an unedited version of. “He was out for four minutes, on the stool at six(minutes), and in the ambulance at nine(minutes).” He followed saying “I wanted to put an uncut version of the knock out on our website but our lawyers and the network said no f*cking way!”
Is this one of the best knock out’s you’ve seen in recent history? Does it compare to other big KO’s we’ve seen like Henderson vs. Bisping, Silva vs. Belfort, or even Gonzaga vs. Cro Cop? Let’s hear from you!
I know some people out there aren’t on Facebook so I wanted to post this on here as well. If you do have Facebook and I missed you I apologize! We’re going to be doing a bus trip and tailgate leaving from McCann’s Pub and Grill the day of the fight. Most of you know the bar well after watching all of Al’s fights from TUF Live there. Here’s the information from the Facebook event. I’m trying to get a head count for the buses as soon as possible. If you would like to come and don’t have Facebook please let me know and I’ll make sure you’re accounted for.
McCann’s has offered to help put together a Bus Trip and Tailgate. Price, which will be determined once we get a better head count will include transportation to The Prudential Center, all you can drink beers, and food (most likely hero’s). We’re hoping to get a big crowd all traveling together. In order to get the ball rolling on this PLEASE only hit Attending if you’re going to participate in the bus and tailgate. We need to do this to figure out how many buses well need. Please don’t hesitate to respond, the sooner the better so I can start making arrangements.
I hope you all come this should be a lot of fun and I know Al appreciates the support. Feel free to use this group for questions on the tailgate as well as anything else. You can email me at MattPellicane@gmail.com with any other questions as well.
***As far as fight tickets I’ll have some more information out during the week. Tickets are all ready on sale so we have to be on that ASAP. I’m looking into trying to get a big block of tickets together. If that’s too difficult I’ll pick a section of a reasonable price and well try to all sit close together if possible***
Now that Al’s fight has been announced it’s the perfect time to pick up your Iaquinta Nation T- Shirts or Tank Tops. For just $25 you can do your part to represent #TeamIaquinta. The T- Shirts come in all sizes, and although it may not be tank top weather the tanks are great to wear in the gym. As far as picking up shirts you have several options. Orders can be placed on here and emailed to MattPellicane@gmail.com You can also pick up T-Shirts locally at East Coast MMA Fight Shop (220 Sunrise Hwy Rockville Centre, NY 11570) as well as McCann’s Pub and Grill (5590 Merrick Rd Massapequa, NY 11758). Don’t wait, pick up your new Iaquinta Nation shirt today! Thank you for the support.
Al Iaquinta is no stranger to fighting in New Jersey, just a few short hours from his home in Long Island New York. He’s fought as an amateur and professional in New Jersey over twenty times. In April, Iaquinta will head back to Jersey once again this time fighting on the UFC 159 Card. Iaquinta is scheduled to fight his former Team Faber teammate Joe Proctor. The fight was first announced here yesterday by Iaquinta himself. An announcement most of Al’s fans and Iaquinta Nation have been waiting to hear for some time. On April 27 a healthy Iaquinta will step back into the octagon, more motivated then ever. Continue Reading










