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The Angry Bagel Boss Guy is training with Al Iaquinta and Chris Weidman
A few weeks ago, Chris Mogan became a viral sensation when the video of “The Angry Bagel Boss Guy” broke the Internet. Now he’s a viral star, and after getting beat up by a fellow bagel eater in the famous video, Morgan has enlisted the help of UFC stars Al Iaquinta and Chris Weidman to […]
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Al Iaquinta breaks down Cerrone vs. Ferguson and Khabib vs. Poirier
Former UFC lightweight title challenger Al Iaquinta recently shared his thoughts on the crowded 155-pound division. ‘Raging Al’, who is coming off a loss to Donald Cerrone in his most recent effort, sat down with Helen Yee where he discussed UFC 238’s Cerrone vs. Ferguson bout. Ferguson had defeated ‘Cowboy’ via second round TKO but […]
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Al Iaquinta details injuries he sustained against Donald Cerrone
In the main event of UFC Ottawa, Al Iaquinta was looking to secure his second career title opportunity by defeating Donald Cerrone. The 32-year-old Long Island native was riding high after beating Kevin Lee in December. However, the fight didn’t go Iaquinta’s way and he ended up losing by unanimous decision. Not only did he lose, […]
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UFC Ottawa medical suspensions: Al Iaquinta facing long layoff
After losing a 5-round battle against Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone, Al Iaquinta has incurred a 6 month medical suspension. MMAJunkie received a list of medical suspensions from the Ontario Office of the Athletics Commissioner, the organization responsible for regulating the UFC Fight Night 151 bout. Usually, medical suspensions can be shortened once the fighter receives medical […]
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Dana White praises Donald Cerrone, Al Iaquinta after UFC Ottawa main event
Over the weekend, in the main event of UFC Ottawa, Donald Cerrone and Al Iaquinta stepped into the Octagon together for a crucial lightweight contender bout. After five, wild rounds, Cerrone walked away with a unanimous decision victory — but both fighters pocketed $50,000 Fight of the Night bonuses. Pretty much every member of the […]
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Al Iaquinta issues quick statement after loss to Donald Cerrone
On Saturday night, in the main event of UFC Ottawa, New York’s Al Iaquinta attempted to assert himself as one of the top contenders in the crowded UFC lightweight division by taking out the veteran Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. While Iaquinta certainly had his moments in this main event battle, he ultimately came up short, weathering […]
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What’s next for UFC Ottawa main event fighters?
The Octagon touched down in Ottawa, Ontario last night for UFC Fight Night 151. The main event of the card was a battle between two top-10 lightweights and two fan favorites in Donald Cerrone and Al Iaquinta. Ultimately, ‘Cowboy’ picked apart Iaquinta and dropped him a couple of times to secure a unanimous decision win. […]
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Pros react to Donald Cerrone vs Al Iaquinta at UFC Ottawa
A highly anticipated lightweight fight between perennial contenders Al Iaquinta and Donald Cerrone headlined tonight’s UFC Ottawa event. Donald Cerrone (35-11 MMA) entered tonight’s headliner with Iaquinta on a two-fight win streak. ‘Cowboy’ had scored stoppage victories over Mike Perry and Alex Hernandez in his most recent octagon appearances. Meanwhile, Al Iaquinta was most recently seen in […]
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UFC Ottawa Results: Donald Cerrone defeats Al Iaquinta (Highlights)
A key lightweight bout between perennial division contenders Donald Cerrone and Al Iaquinta headlined tonight’s UFC Ottawa event. Donald Cerrone (35-11 MMA) enters tonight’s contest on a two-fight win streak. ‘Cowboy’ scored stoppage victories over Mike Perry and Alex Hernandez in his most recent octagon appearances. Meanwhile, Al Iaquinta (14-4-1 MMA) was most recently seen in […]
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UFC Ottawa: Cerrone vs Iaquinta Live Results
The octagon invades Canada’s capital city tonight for UFC Ottawa, a 12-bout fight card headlined by a lightweight fight between Donald Cerrone and Al Iaquinta. Donald Cerrone (35-11 MMA) enters tonight’s contest on a two-fight win streak, scoring stoppage wins over Mike Perry and Alex Hernandez in his most recent octagon appearances. Meanwhile, Al Iaquinta […]
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Al Iaquinta accuses Justin Gaethje of fouling Edson Barboza at UFC Philadelphia
Al Iaquinta has fired back at fellow UFC lightweight contender Justin Gaethje, this after ‘The Highlight’ accused ‘Raging Al’ of “being scared” to fight. Iaquinta, who faces Donald Cerrone in the main event of UFC Ottawa this evening, responded to Gaethje during a recent media scrum. “I’m definitely not scared of anybody,” Iaquinta assured reporters in […]
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Al Iaquinta details the special rule the UFC named after him
If you’ve stayed up to date with the UFC over the last couple of years, you’ve probably noticed there has been a little less swearing in fighters’ post-fight interviews. That’s because UFC fighters are diligently following the “Al Iaquinta Rule.” This rule was put into place shortly after its namesake Al Iaquinta unleashed a profanity-laced […]
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UFC Ottawa | Al Iaquinta now has ‘good working relationship’ with the UFC
Al Iaquinta has not always seen eye-to-eye with the UFC brass. In fact, there have been times in the past when the lightweight contender has publicly butted heads with the executives who run the promotion. Today, as Iaquinta gears up for his UFC Ottawa main event showdown with Donald Cerrone, he says his relationship with […]
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UFC Ottawa | Pro fighters make their picks for Donald Cerrone vs. Al Iaquinta
In the main event of UFC Ottawa this Saturday, Donald Cerrone is set to take on Al Iaquinta in a fight that promises to bring fireworks. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the fight. The majority believe ‘Cowboy’ will win the fight, but all are […]
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UFC Ottawa | Al Iaquinta says he almost fought ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone eight years ago
Al Iaquinta will take on Donald Cerrone in the main event of UFC Ottawa this weekend. Although it is a fresh matchup, ‘Cowboy’ and ‘Raging Al’ nearly collided eight years ago. Back in 2011, at UFC 131, Iaquinta almost stepped in on short notice to take on Cerrone. “I remember watching him in the WEC […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Al Iaquinta confident he would dethrone Khabib Nurmagomedov in rematch
The first time Al Iaquinta met Khabib Nurmagomedov, in the last-minute main event of UFC 223, he had about 24 hours to prepare for the undefeated Russian juggernaut. While Iaquinta ultimately lost this fight by decision, he actually performed better than the vast majority of Nurmagomedov’s other opponents. Speaking on the latest episode of BJPENN.com […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Al Iaquinta eyeing quick finish of ‘Cowboy’ at UFC Ottawa
When Al Iaquinta upset Kevin Lee at the final UFC on FOX event in December, he sent himself rocketing up the lightweight rankings, and set himself up for another big fight in the crowded division. He’ll get that next big fight in the main event of the UFC’s May 4th return to Ottawa, Canada, where […]
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Report | Donald Cerrone vs Al Iaquinta in the works for UFC Ottawa
The UFC lightweight division is full of super talented competitors from top to bottom and the argument is constantly being made for it as the best division in the sport overall. As top heavy as it is, fighters from all across the rankings have proven to be competitive with one another no matter the number […]
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Al Iaquinta wants Tony Ferguson next, says interim titles are ‘getting out of control’
The lightweight division has consistently been one of MMA’s deepest and best for several years now. However, more recently there has been an influx of different storylines that have kept tying things up among the very top of the food chain. Currently, the undisputed champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is suspended due to his post-fight actions at […]
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Dustin Poirier and Al Iaquinta call for UFC to release them amid GSP vs. Khabib talk
News of Georges St-Pierre’s planned retirement prompted UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov to make one final effort to goad him into a fight. While Nurmagomedov’s call for a fight with St-Pierre excited some fans, however, it didn’t go over well with the many UFC lightweight contenders awaiting a shot at the champ’s belt, such as […]
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Al Iaquinta calls out Dustin Poirier after ‘4 IPAs’
Last night, surging UFC lightweight contender Al Iaquinta was apparently imbibing a bit, enjoying a few delicious Indian Pale Ales. After his fourth drink, he took to Twitter and called out his fellow contender Dustin Poirier. “[Dustin Poirier] just sign the contract youbarent going to hold out. It’s me or no one” Al Iaquinta wrote […]
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Conor McGregor is not ‘willing to die’ inside the cage
Is former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor willing to put it all on the line inside the UFC octagon? Well, if you ask surging lightweight contender Al Iaquinta, the answer is no. “Raging Al” recently spoke with reporters at last weekend’s UFC on ESPN+ 1 event in Brooklyn, where he discussed the possibility of fighting […]
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Conor McGregor claims he is “back”, Al Iaquinta responds!
Perennial UFC lightweight contender Al Iaquinta continues to troll former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor on social media. Yesterday afternoon the UFC unveiled it’s new “Legacy Belts” on Twitter. The flashy new belt design prompted the promotions first ever ‘champ champ’, Conor McGregor, to announce that he is officially back. “Ok I’m back.” announced the […]
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Al Iaquinta explains why Justin Gaethje fight does’t interest him right now
Al Iaquinta was recently called out by former World Series of Fighting champion Justin Gaethje, who he was briefly scheduled to fight this summer. For the moment, however, this is not a fight that Iaquinta is especially interested in. “I’m looking up in the rankings,” Iaquinta told MMAjunkie Radio. “I think Gaethje, he’s kind of had […]
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Al Iaquinta questions Conor McGregor over loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov: ‘What’s your excuse?’
Earlier this week former two-division champion Conor McGregor and perennial lightweight contender Al Iaquinta exchanged pleasantries on social media. The pairs spat on Twitter occurred shortly after the Irish superstar had ripped Tristar head coach Firas Zahabi for insinuating the Max Holloway could beat him in a rematch. “Hey Firas. Young man afraid to get […]
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Justin Gaethje is ‘f***ing pissed,’ targets Edson Barboza, Al Iaquinta
Former World Series of Fighting lightweight champion Justin Gaethje has not fought since August 25. Gaethje was initially supposed to fight Al Iaquinta on that night, but when Iaquinta withdrew from the fight, he accepted a fight with the lower ranked James Vick. He won this fight with a devastating first-round knockout, and hasn’t been […]
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Conor McGregor and Al Iaquinta exchange shots on social media
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor took aim at Tristar gym head coach Firas Zahabi earlier this evening, which resulted in an bitter exchange with Al Iaquinta. “Mystic Mac” had blasted Zahabi for his recent comments in which he insinuated that current UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway would defeat Conor McGregor in a rematch. As […]
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UFC rankings update: Al Iaquinta makes big jump after UFC Milwaukee win
The official UFC rankings have been updated in the wake of last weekend’s UFC Milwaukee card, and as expected, Al Iaquinta has surged up the list at lightweight after springing the upset on Kevin Lee in the card’s main event. With his decision defeat of Kevin Lee, Al Iaquinta has usurped the number five spot […]