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Al Iaquinta



Iaquinta, who currently fights out of Wantagh, NY, is an impressive 13-3 overall and 7-2 in the UFC. Fighting in the lightweight division, Iaquinta last fought on April 4, 2015, where he beat Jorge Masvidal via spilt decision.

Currently riding a four-fight winning streak, the 30-year-old has also won seven of his last eight fights with noteworthy wins over Joe Lauzon (UFC 183) and Ross Pearson (UFC Fight Night 55). 

Fighting under the Serra-Longo Team, Iaquinta declined a fight against Thiago Alves on the UFC 205 card due to a contract dispute with the organization. 

In his last fight on April 22,  Iaquinta knocked out Diego Sanchez in 98 seconds in round one at UFC Fight Night 108 in Nashville.