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Joe Proctor vs. Chris Tickle Recap

Posted by MattPel on April 16, 2012
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This weeks episode revolved mostly around the upcoming fight between Joe Proctor and Chris Tickle. If you’ve been watching you knew this episode was going to be an interesting one, mostly because of all the controversy around Chris Tickle. The drama started up very quickly as it became quite clear that Tickle was drunk during the Chiesa, Larsen fight. It was obvious to everyone on both teams the state he was in. Iaquinta went on to comment to Proctor and some other teammates that “Tickle was hammered at the fight tonight, when he wakes up in the morning and finds out he’s going to fight Proctor he’s going to shit himself.” Continue Reading

The Battle of Staying Focused

Posted by MattPel on April 12, 2012
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Sleep Eat Train, Sleep Eat Train, Sleep Eat Train. When this and basically this alone is all your life consists of for thirteen to fifteen weeks it can be a true test on any persons patience. Mix in the stress of national television, seclusion from the real world, and put a six figure contract on the line, and you’re going to have a person that’s on his way to driving himself crazy, assuming he hasn’t reached that point all ready. Continue Reading

Iaquinta’s Weekly Newsday Video

Posted by MattPel on April 11, 2012
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Check out Al in a new version of “TUF Talk” HERE, as he answers some great questions about his trainers, potential quarter final opponents, and much more. As always a big thank you to Mark La Monica for setting these awesome interviews up. If you have any questions you would like Al to answer send them to Mark via twitter (@LaMonicaMark). Check back here throughout the rest of the week for updates, interviews, and be sure to get in touch with me and get your official Iaquinta Nation T-shirt!

Full Episode Iaquinta vs. Jury

Posted by MattPel on April 10, 2012
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If you haven’t seen the full episode of Iaquinta vs. Jury or you just want to watch all the excitement again check it out right HERE via UltimateFighter.com Big thank you to The Ultimate Fighter website for posting the episode. Be sure to check back here all week for updates, a new interview, and much more. Also a reminder to please contact me if you’re interested in picking up the official Iaquinta Nation T-Shirt!

Eric Hyer talks Al Iaquinta

Posted by MattPel on April 4, 2012
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(Left to Right) Matt Serra, Ray Longo, Al Iaquinta, Eric Hyer

While discussing the great training behind Al Iaquinta in the past weeks there’s two names that are always a staple in the conversation. Those names are Ray Longo and Matt Serra. Yet there’s one name that should be thrown in the mix that is equally important and that’s Eric Hyer. Eric is Al’s Muay Thai coach, and has been a critical part of helping Al improve his game over the years.

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Video of Al on Ultimatefighter.com and Newsday!

Posted by MattPel on April 4, 2012
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Check out another great video of Al HERE via UltimateFighter.com Al takes us through his entire fight day leading up to the fight, the fight itself, as well as the aftermath. Great to hear some of Al’s thoughts about his big win over Myles Jury, and what’s been going on in his mind following the fight. Also check out Al’s weekly video on Newsday.com HERE. As always thank you to Newsday’s Mark La Monica for putting it all together. If you have any questions that you want Al to answer send them to Mark on Twitter (@LaMonicaMark)

Enjoy and check back here tomorrow for info on Iaquinta Nation T-shirts as well as a new interview!

Check out Al in Jon Anik’s Fight Recap

Posted by MattPel on April 3, 2012
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Check out “Anik Attack” HERE via the Ultimate Fighter Website. The video offers highlights of Iaquinta’s fight as well as  Jon Anik delivering some great post fight coverage. Now with Team Faber in control Anik also looks forward to next weeks match up of Mike Chiesa against Jeremy Larsen. Be sure to check back here all week for more coverage as well as interviews.

A look into McCanns Friday Night and Video!

Posted by MattPel on April 1, 2012
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Once again a very special thank you to everyone who came down to McCanns Friday night to watch Al’s fight especially everyone from the Serra Longo Fight Team. Just like last time the McCanns crew worked their asses off and didn’t disappoint. I hope everyone had an awesome time. Don’t forget McCanns is the number one spot to watch all UFC PPV’s and every episode of TUF Live.

It’s really great to have a prime location for everyone to get together and support Al. Even though he doesn’t know about it now, believe me he appreciates it, and it means a lot to him. If you weren’t able to make it down to the bar Friday Night here’s some pictures.

Last but not least check out this great VIDEO by AJ Ingrilli giving you a look into the crowd reaction during the decision Friday Night!

 

Check out Al in Newsday Sunday!

Posted by MattPel on April 1, 2012
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If you haven’t had a chance to read today’s paper yet make sure to check out Al in Newsday HERE! Al talks about his fight from Friday night, life in the house, and even a minor injury no one knew about. Some great direct quotes from him as well so make sure you take a few minutes and give it a read. As always a big thank you to Mark La Monica for his hard work.

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