Matt “The Terror” Serra is a retired American mixed martial artist, a former UFC Welterweight Champion, and a member of the UFC Hall of Fame, best known for one of the biggest upsets in UFC history.
Matt Serra’s career is defined by several key bouts that highlight his journey as a serious underdog to a world champion.
| Event | Date | Opponent | Result | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UFC 69: Shootout | Apr 7, 2007 | Georges St-Pierre | Win via TKO (Punches), Rd 1 | One of the biggest upsets in MMA history. Serra, a massive underdog, knocked out the dominant champion St-Pierre to win the UFC Welterweight Championship. |
| The Ultimate Fighter 4 Finale | Nov 11, 2006 | Chris Lytle | Win via Split Decision | Defeated Lytle to become The Ultimate Fighter 4 Welterweight Tournament Winner, earning a title shot against Georges St-Pierre. |
| UFC 83: Serra vs. St-Pierre 2 | Apr 19, 2008 | Georges St-Pierre | Loss via TKO (Knees to the Body), Rd 2 | Lost the UFC Welterweight Championship to St-Pierre in their rematch during the UFC’s first event in Canada. |
| UFC 109: Relentless | Feb 6, 2010 | Frank Trigg | Win via KO (Punches), Rd 1 | Earned a first-round knockout victory against UFC Hall of Famer Frank Trigg, which won him Knockout of the Night honors. |
| UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida | May 23, 2009 | Matt Hughes | Loss via Unanimous Decision | Fought fellow UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes in a closely contested bout that earned Fight of the Night. |