Al Iaquinta Quotes, born April 30, 1987, in Wantagh, New York, is an American former professional mixed martial artist who competed in the UFC lightweight division from 2012 to 2021, earning the nickname “Raging Al.” Of Italian descent, he wrestled at Wantagh High School and Nassau Community College, achieving a perfect 14–0 amateur MMA record before turning pro in 2009. A finalist on The Ultimate Fighter: Live (2012), Iaquinta compiled a 14–7–1 UFC record, with notable wins over Kevin Lee, Joe Lauzon, and Diego Sanchez, and a title challenge against Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 223 (2018). A licensed real estate agent, he balanced fighting with a thriving real estate career, retiring after UFC 268 in 2021. Known for his outspoken critiques of UFC management, Iaquinta’s resilience shines through injuries and contract disputes. These 15 quotes—sourced from interviews, public statements, and posts on X—reflect his wisdom on fighting, independence, resilience, and life, capturing his gritty New York spirit.
15 Al Iaquinta Quotes
- “Success is often the result of taking a misstep in the right direction.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I got my personal training, I got my real estate license and I’m living comfortably. I don’t need to fight now.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “There’s more to life than just being a UFC fighter.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I feel like my whole life stops when I fight. I feel like my whole life is just dedicated to fighting. I’m not like evolving.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I’m independent. The rest of these guys they love the UFC so much, and the UFC is awesome, I love fighting for the UFC, but they have their best interests at heart. I now have my best interests at heart.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “If you keep going every time things don’t go your way, then you’ll keep going all the way through your life.” (Post on X, @ALIAQUINTA, 2019-03-05)
- “I’ve pushed through a lot to get to this point. I’m tougher and I’m more skilled.” (Post on X, @ALIAQUINTA, 2021-10-31)
- “I’m pretty good at throwing myself into uncomfortable situations.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I don’t fight for the UFC. I fight for myself, I fight for my team, for my family.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I think I’m just doing it my way and it’s working out for me.” (UFC.com, 2018)
- “I’m the toughest guy in this division. Never doubt my cardio, it’s my number one weapon.” (Post on X, @UFCNews quoting Iaquinta, 2018-12-16)
- “The first fight I saw was back at UFC 53, I got like $250 tickets, which back then got you real close and I was in high school and I thought I’ve got to get in there.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I train with some of the best guys in all aspects of the game. I think I’ll have the edge everywhere in this fight.” (UFC.com, 2013)
- “I was on a 5 fight win streak, 3 knockouts AND crushing the real estate market as a rookie so go fuck urself.” (Post on X, @ALIAQUINTA, 2023-08-30)
- “Everything’s looking up. I worked hard in every part of my life to set up for the future.” (UFC.com, 2018)
Al Iaquinta’s quotes are a fiery mix of resilience, independence, and relentless drive, inspiring us to fight for ourselves, embrace challenges, and carve our own paths. Which one’s got you ready to step into your own octagon? Drop it in the comments and keep Raging Al’s fearless legacy thriving!
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