Best fights of Al Iaquinta
Over 13 years as a professional, Al Iaquinta has compiled a 14-7-1 (8) record, including four title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Al Iaquinta KOs Diego Sanchez
On April 22, 2017 Al Iaquinta faced Diego Sanchez in a lightweight bout. Iaquinta was 29 years old with a record of 12-3-1, and Sanchez was 35 with a record of 27-9. Iaquinta was on a 4-fight winning streak and Sanchez was coming off a win. Iaquinta stopped Diego Sanchez via KO in the 1st round.
2. Al Iaquinta defeats Kevin Lee in their 2nd fight
On December 15, 2018 Al Iaquinta faced Kevin Lee in a lightweight bout. It was their second meeting. Iaquinta was 31 years old with a record of 13-4-1, and Lee was 26 with a record of 17-3. Iaquinta was coming off a loss, while Lee was coming off a win. Iaquinta won via unanimous decision.
3. Al Iaquinta loses to Donald Cerrone via unanimous decision
On May 4, 2019 Al Iaquinta faced Donald Cerrone in a lightweight bout. Iaquinta was 32 years old with a record of 14-4-1, and Cerrone was 36 with a record of 35-11. Iaquinta was coming off a win and Cerrone was on a 2-fight winning streak. Iaquinta lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Cerrone.
4. Al Iaquinta defeats Jorge Masvidal
On April 4, 2015 Al Iaquinta faced Jorge Masvidal in a lightweight bout. Iaquinta was 27 years old with a record of 11-3-1, and Masvidal was 30 with a record of 28-8. Both Iaquinta and Masvidal were on a 3-fight winning streak. Iaquinta won via split decision.
5. Al Iaquinta KOs Joe Lauzon
On January 31, 2015 Al Iaquinta faced Joe Lauzon in a lightweight bout. Iaquinta was 27 years old with a record of 10-3-1, and Lauzon was 30 with a record of 24-9. Both Iaquinta and Lauzon were on a 2-fight winning streak. Iaquinta stopped Joe Lauzon via TKO in the 2nd round.
6. Al Iaquinta loses to Khabib Nurmagomedov via unanimous decision
On April 7, 2018 Al Iaquinta fought Khabib Nurmagomedov for the vacant UFC lightweight title. Iaquinta was 30 years old with a record of 13-3-1, and Nurmagomedov was 29 with a record of 25-0. Iaquinta was on a 5-fight winning streak and Nurmagomedov was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Iaquinta lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Nurmagomedov.
7. Al Iaquinta KOs Ross Pearson
On November 8, 2014 Al Iaquinta faced Ross Pearson in a lightweight bout. Iaquinta was 27 years old with a record of 9-3-1, and Pearson was 30 with a record of 16-7. Both Iaquinta and Pearson were coming off a win. Iaquinta stopped Ross Pearson via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. Al Iaquinta KOs Gabriel Miglioli in their 2nd fight in 26 seconds
On September 9, 2011 Al Iaquinta fought Gabriel Miglioli for the vacant ROC lightweight title. It was their second meeting. Iaquinta was 24 years old with a record of 4-0-1, and Miglioli was 0 with a record of 0-0. Iaquinta was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Iaquinta stopped Gabriel Miglioli via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
9. Al Iaquinta defeats Piotr Hallmann
On October 26, 2013 Al Iaquinta faced Piotr Hallmann in a lightweight bout. Iaquinta was 26 years old with a record of 6-2-1, and Hallmann was 26 with a record of 14-1. Iaquinta was coming off a win and Hallmann was on a 10-fight winning streak. Iaquinta won via unanimous decision.
10. Al Iaquinta defeats Kevin Lee
On February 1, 2014 Al Iaquinta faced Kevin Lee in a lightweight bout. Iaquinta was 26 years old with a record of 7-2-1, and Lee was 21 with a record of 7-0. Iaquinta was on a 2-fight winning streak and Lee was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Iaquinta won via unanimous decision.