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Fighter

Matt Serra

"The Terra"
11-7-0★ 3bonusesUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 1-0Grappling 2-1
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CAREER SUMMARY

Matt Serra holds a professional MMA record of 11-7-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 20 bouts on record. Matt Serra has won 13 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Matt Serra lands 1.98 significant strikes per minute with 39% accuracy and averages 2.05 takedowns per 15 minutes. Matt Serra also has 3 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: September 25, 2010. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'6"168 cm
Weight
170 lbs77 kg
Reach
68"173 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1974-06-02
Age
52
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
East Meadow, New York, United States

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (258 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power94
Kick power83
Punch speed59
Kick speed78
Accuracy49
Takedowns94
Ground striking95
Submissions94
Chin86
Body strength64
Cardio69

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 11-7-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed1.98per min
39% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.64per min
46% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.05per 15 min
20% success
Takedowns stuffed38%
Submission attempts0.9per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Matt Serra has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses.

★ FOTN ×1★ KOTN ×2
  1. ★ KOTNvs Frank Trigg · UFC 109: RELENTLESSFeb 6, 2010
  2. ★ FOTNvs Matt Hughes · UFC 98: EVANS vs MACHIDAMay 23, 2009
  3. ★ KOTNvs Georges St-Pierre · UFC 69: SHOOTOUTApr 7, 2007

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 3 pre-2012 awards are not priced — amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Matt Serra earns per fight.

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Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Chris Lytle
    UFCUFC 119: Mir vs Cro Cop· Sep 25, 2010· Welterweight· 11-6 vs 29-17-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  2. WIN
    vs Frank Trigg
    UFCUFC 109: RELENTLESS· Feb 6, 2010· Welterweight· 10-6 vs 19-7
    TKO
    R1 · 2:23
    KOTN
  3. LOSS
    vs Matt Hughes
    UFCUFC 98: EVANS vs MACHIDA· May 23, 2009· Welterweight· 10-5 vs 42-7
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
    FOTN
  4. LOSS
    vs Georges St-PierreTitle bout
    UFCUFC 83: SERRA vs ST-PIERRE 2· Apr 19, 2008· Welterweight· 10-4 vs 15-2
    TKO
    R2 · 4:45
  5. WIN
    vs Georges St-Pierre×2Title bout · Title win #2
    UFCUFC 69: SHOOTOUT· Apr 7, 2007· Welterweight· 9-4 vs 13-1
    TKO
    R1 · 3:25
    KOTN
  6. WIN
    vs Chris Lytle×1Title bout · Title win #1
    UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: The Comeback Finale· Nov 11, 2006· Ultimate Fighter 4 Welterweight· 8-4 vs 22-12-5
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  7. WIN
    vs Shonie Carter
    The Ultimate Fighter Season 4· Jun 26, 2006· Welterweight· 9-4
    UD
  8. WIN
    vs Pete Spratt
    The Ultimate Fighter Season 4· Jun 16, 2006· Welterweight· 8-4
    SUB
    R1 · 3:29
  9. LOSS
    vs Karo Parisyan
    UFCUFC 53: Heavy Hitters· Jun 4, 2005· Welterweight· 8-3 vs 13-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  10. WIN
    vs Ivan Menjivar
    UFCUFC 48: Payback· Jun 19, 2004· Lightweight· 7-3 vs 13-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  11. WIN
    vs Jeff Curran
    UFCUFC 46: Super Natural· Jan 31, 2004· Lightweight· 6-3 vs 17-6-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  12. LOSS
    vs Din Thomas
    UFCUFC 41: Onslaught· Feb 28, 2003· Lightweight· 6-2 vs 15-3
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  13. LOSS
    vs BJ Penn
    UFCUFC 39: The Warriors Return· Sep 27, 2002· Lightweight· 6-1 vs 4-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  14. WIN
    vs Kelly Dullanty
    UFCUFC 36: Worlds Collide· Mar 22, 2002· Lightweight· 5-1 vs 4-0
    SUB
    R1 · 2:58
  15. WIN
    vs Yves Edwards
    UFCUFC 33: Victory In Vegas· Sep 28, 2001· Welterweight· 4-1 vs 18-5-1
    MD
    R3 · 5:00
  16. LOSS
    vs Shonie Carter
    UFCUFC 31: Locked & Loaded· May 4, 2001· Welterweight· 4-0 vs 18-5-5
    TKO
    R3 · 4:51
  17. WIN
    vs TBA
    New York Regional· Feb 24, 2001· 3-0
    SUB
  18. WIN
    vs TBA
    New York Regional· Jan 29, 2000· 2-0
    SUB
  19. WIN
    vs TBA
    New York Regional· Aug 21, 1999· 1-0
    SUB
  20. WIN
    vs TBA
    New York Regional· Apr 1, 1998· 0-0
    SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1735▼24
Peak
1775Apr 7, 2007
Rated fights
17
15001600170020022004200620082010May 4, 2001 · 1470Sep 28, 2001 · 1535Mar 22, 2002 · 1655Mar 22, 2002 · 1587Sep 27, 2002 · 1624Feb 28, 2003 · 1607Jan 31, 2004 · 1633Jun 19, 2004 · 1660Jun 4, 2005 · 1637Jun 16, 2006 · 1669Jun 26, 2006 · 1694Nov 11, 2006 · 1709Apr 7, 2007 · 1775Apr 19, 2008 · 1745May 23, 2009 · 1722Feb 6, 2010 · 1759Sep 25, 2010 · 17351735

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Frequently asked questions

When does Matt Serra fight next?

Matt Serra has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Matt Serra's record?

Matt Serra's professional MMA record is 11-7-0.

Who is Matt Serra fighting next?

Matt Serra's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Matt Serra fight last?

Matt Serra most recently fought Chris Lytle at UFC 119: Mir vs Cro Cop on Saturday, September 25, 2010, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Matt Serra fight in?

Matt Serra fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Matt Serra have?

Matt Serra has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 6 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Matt Serra won?

Matt Serra has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 2× KO of the Night.

How tall is Matt Serra?

Matt Serra is 5'6" (168 cm) tall.

How much does Matt Serra weigh?

Matt Serra weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Matt Serra's reach?

Matt Serra has a reach of 68" (173 cm).

How old is Matt Serra?

Matt Serra is 52 years old (born Jun 2, 1974).

Where is Matt Serra from?

Matt Serra is from United States.