Al Iaquinta Embraces New Opponent, Bigger Opportunity to Shine at Fight Night 71

Fortunes can change rapidly in mixed martial arts. Opportunities for a fighter to progress are frequently lost and found because of injury and additional circumstance, which has created an environment where those who are ready to step up to seize the moment can find tremendous benefit in the risks that are taken.  Al Iaquinta‘s ambitions […]

Fortunes can change rapidly in mixed martial arts. Opportunities for a fighter to progress are frequently lost and found because of injury and additional circumstance, which has created an environment where those who are ready to step up to seize the moment can find tremendous benefit in the risks that are taken.  Al Iaquinta‘s ambitions […]

Gilbert Melendez Replaces Bobby Green, Faces Al Iaquinta at UFC Fight Night 71

Gilbert Melendez apparently needs to get the taste of his loss to Eddie Alvarez at UFC 188 out of his mouth. Just four days after losing a split decision to Alvarez in Mexico City, Melendez agreed to step up and replace an injured Bobby Green (h/t Bloody Elbow) against Al Iaquinta at UFC Fight Night 71 […]

Gilbert Melendez apparently needs to get the taste of his loss to Eddie Alvarez at UFC 188 out of his mouth. Just four days after losing a split decision to Alvarez in Mexico City, Melendez agreed to step up and replace an injured Bobby Green (h/t Bloody Elbow) against Al Iaquinta at UFC Fight Night 71 […]

Bobby Green, Al Iaquinta Scheduled for UFC Fight Night 71 Lightweight Bout

Two high-octane lightweights could be set to put on a violent show this July at UFC Fight Night 71. Bobby Green and Al Iaquinta will do battle at that event, according to a report on Fox Sports 1 provided after Saturday’s UFC 186 broadcast (per MMAjunkie):    Just announced on Fox Sports 1, Al Iaquinta […]

Two high-octane lightweights could be set to put on a violent show this July at UFC Fight Night 71. Bobby Green and Al Iaquinta will do battle at that event, according to a report on Fox Sports 1 provided after Saturday’s UFC 186 broadcast (per MMAjunkie):    Just announced on Fox Sports 1, Al Iaquinta […]

UFC Fight Night 63 Results: 3 Fights for Al Iaquinta to Take Next

Al Iaquinta’s controversial split-decision victory over Jorge Masvidal at UFC Fight Night 63 might not have been the resounding win he was hunting for, but the Serra-Longo protégé can take comfort in the fact that he is officially on a four-fight winning streak in the sport’s most talent-stacked division. Regardless of how one scored the […]

Al Iaquinta’s controversial split-decision victory over Jorge Masvidal at UFC Fight Night 63 might not have been the resounding win he was hunting for, but the Serra-Longo protégé can take comfort in the fact that he is officially on a four-fight winning streak in the sport’s most talent-stacked division. Regardless of how one scored the […]

Al Iaquinta vs. Jorge Masvidal: What We Learned from UFC Fight Night 63 Tilt

The UFC Fight Night 63 co-main event was an exciting lightweight tilt between steely veteran Jorge Masvidal and fast-rising youngster Al Iaquinta. Things started fast and furious, with both men standing and trading. As the fight wore on, however, Masvidal settled down and started to pick Iaquinta apart with his technical striking game, wounding the […]

The UFC Fight Night 63 co-main event was an exciting lightweight tilt between steely veteran Jorge Masvidal and fast-rising youngster Al Iaquinta. Things started fast and furious, with both men standing and trading. As the fight wore on, however, Masvidal settled down and started to pick Iaquinta apart with his technical striking game, wounding the […]

Al Iaquinta and New York’s 5 Best UFC Fighters

On Saturday, Al Iaquinta will look to take another step forward in the lightweight division when he meets Jorge Masvidal on the UFC Fight Night 63 main card. Although New York has not legalized pro MMA competition within its borders, the state is still home to some of the best in the sport. Iaquinta represents […]

On Saturday, Al Iaquinta will look to take another step forward in the lightweight division when he meets Jorge Masvidal on the UFC Fight Night 63 main card. Although New York has not legalized pro MMA competition within its borders, the state is still home to some of the best in the sport. Iaquinta represents […]