Fighters » Matt Serra
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.
Notable Fights
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. |
Career Highlights & Legacy
- Grappling Pedigree: Before his full MMA career, Serra was an accomplished grappler. He won a silver medal at the prestigious ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship in 2001 and also medaled at the World and Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championships.
- The Ultimate Fighter: Serra gained widespread recognition as the winner of The Ultimate Fighter 4: The Comeback, which revitalized his career and earned him his title shot.
- Post-Retirement Contributions: After retiring in 2013, Serra has remained a prominent figure in the sport. He co-hosts the official UFC podcast, UFC Unfiltered, and appears on Dana White: Lookin’ for a Fight. He also co-owns a BJJ school and, with Ray Longo, coaches the renowned Serra-Longo Fight Team, which has produced champions like Chris Weidman and Aljamain Sterling.
