Tag: Al Iaquinta

Islam Makhachev Pokes Fun At Al Iaquinta Following Callout

MakhachevUFC lightweight contender Islam Makhachev poked fun at Al Iaquinta with some old footage. Makhachev has been looking for an opponent to fight at UFC 249 which takes place on April 18 in Brooklyn, New York. He was initially looking to compete against Kevin Lee only for the latter to claim that the UFC wanted […]

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UFC lightweight contender Islam Makhachev poked fun at Al Iaquinta with some old footage.

Makhachev has been looking for an opponent to fight at UFC 249 which takes place on April 18 in Brooklyn, New York. He was initially looking to compete against Kevin Lee only for the latter to claim that the UFC wanted that fight later in the year in Russia.

With other contenders such as Dan Hooker and Paul Felder booked to face each other, recent rumors suggested that Makhachev would face Gregor Gillespie next. However, nothing has come to fruition as of yet.

And so, Makhachev decided to call out Iaquinta who was more than receptive to the idea. However, the New Yorker wants the fight in Moscow.

While it is a relief for Makhachev that he finally found an opponent willing to face him, he still wants to compete in April in New York.

And he followed things up on Instagram with a tongue-in-cheek video of him wiping the blood off Iaquinta’s face following his defeat to Khabib Nurmagomedov back in April 2018 which happened in the same arena:

“I want to take care of you like I did last time at Barclays center. I’m waiting for your answer #ufc249“

Makhachev last competed at UFC 242 in September when he outpointed Davi Ramos.

What do you think of Makhachev’s video?

Dustin Poirier & Al Iaquinta Exchange Verbal Barbs

Dustin PoirierIf Dustin Poirier can’t get a fight with Nate Diaz next, a bout with Al Iaquinta might just be the next best thing. Both men share a common recent opponent. That being UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Iaquinta was defeated by way of a unanimous decision, and Poirier was submitted via rear-naked choke. Speaking on […]

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If Dustin Poirier can’t get a fight with Nate Diaz next, a bout with Al Iaquinta might just be the next best thing.

Both men share a common recent opponent. That being UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Iaquinta was defeated by way of a unanimous decision, and Poirier was submitted via rear-naked choke.

Speaking on “The Ariel Helwani MMA Show” this week, Iaquinta was asked for his thoughts on Poirier’s performance against Nurmagomedov. Iaquinta poked fun at Poirier’s submission loss, while noting he has asked UFC brass about fighting “The Diamond” next. (H/T MMA Junkie)

“He doesn’t have a fight coming up. That’s the fight,” Iaquinta said. “The UFC just has to call him. I called Hunter, I texted Sean Shelby, I said that’s the fight, and I’m pretty sure – maybe they didn’t offer it to him, but if they did, he turned it down. So either way, your offer is extended now, and that’s it.

“I think it’s a good fight; he thinks his stock is a lot higher than it is. He got choked out unconscious (by Khabib) – not unconscious, he would have gotten choked out unconscious before the deed could be done, so he’s pretty much, whatever. I think that’s the fight that needs to be made.”

Poirier took to Twitter to respond to Iaquinta’s comments:

“@ALIAQUINTA Bro you won 2 fights in the last 5 years…. pipe down”

Iaquinta then responded to Poirier by again poking fun at his submission loss to Nurmagomedov, suggesting “The Diamond” quit against the lightweight champion.

Poirier later followed up by saying, for the right money, he’d be happy to fight Iaquinta next at 170 pounds.

“Hey @ALIAQUINTA if they pay me right and you down to do it at 170lbs I’ll fight you.”

Would you like to see a matchup between Poirier and Iaquinta next?

Al Iaquinta Says He’ll ‘F*ck Up’ Dustin Poirier, Poirier Responds

Al Iaquinta has his sights set on Dustin Poirier. Iaquinta has seen better days inside the Octagon. He’s gone 1-3 in his last four outings. While “Raging” Al always hangs in tough, the three losses in that four-fight span have been on…

Al Iaquinta has his sights set on Dustin Poirier. Iaquinta has seen better days inside the Octagon. He’s gone 1-3 in his last four outings. While “Raging” Al always hangs in tough, the three losses in that four-fight span have been one-sided. Iaquinta knows a victory over a top-ranked opponent would quickly turn his misfortune […]

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7 Takeaways From UFC 243

UFC 243 featured the return of Robert Whittaker against the man that pretty much has stolen the thunder in the middleweight division in Israel Adesanya. While Whittaker has been dominant in his own right, he has not been as busy as the man that would e…

UFC 243 featured the return of Robert Whittaker against the man that pretty much has stolen the thunder in the middleweight division in Israel Adesanya. While Whittaker has been dominant in his own right, he has not been as busy as the man that would eventually become the undisputed middleweight champion. Adesanya stole the show […]

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Matches to Make for Winners and Losers from UFC 243

UFC 243 saw the crowning of a new undisputed UFC middleweight champion at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne. Israel Adesanya stopped Robert Whittaker in the second round with a vicious KO off of a well-timed hook…

UFC 243 saw the crowning of a new undisputed UFC middleweight champion at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne. Israel Adesanya stopped Robert Whittaker in the second round with a vicious KO off of a well-timed hook…

UFC 243 Highlights: Dan Hooker Outpoints Al Iaquinta

Al Iaquinta vs. Dan Hooker went the distance at UFC 243.  The two fighters met in a lightweight bout at the UFC 243 pay-per-view from Sydney, Australia at the Marvel Stadium. What an interesting fight.  It was all Hooker in the first round wi…

Al Iaquinta vs. Dan Hooker went the distance at UFC 243.  The two fighters met in a lightweight bout at the UFC 243 pay-per-view from Sydney, Australia at the Marvel Stadium. What an interesting fight.  It was all Hooker in the first round with some nice striking and ground control with strikes and even some […]

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