11
11
Wins
7
Losses
0
Draws
64%
Finish Rate
2
KO / TKO
5
Submissions
1998
Pro Debut
Biography
Matt Serra is an American former professional mixed martial artist and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. He is a former UFC Welterweight Champion. He is the co-star of Dana White: Lookin' for a Fight and co-host of the official podcast of the UFC, UFC Unfiltered, alongside Jim Norton. Serra defeated Pete Spratt, Shonie Carter and Chris Lytle en route to becoming The Ultimate Fighter 4 Welterweight Tournament Winner. He captured the UFC Welterweight Championship immediately after.
UFC Stats
Official · ufc.comStriking accuracy40%
Takedown accuracy21%
1.98
/ min
Sig. strikes landed
2.64
/ min
Sig. strikes absorbed
2.05
/ 15 min
Takedowns
0.89
avg
Submissions
0.45
avg
Knockdowns
UFC debut May. 4, 2001Born East Meadow, United States
How He Wins
KO / TKO2
Decision4
Submission5
Finish Rate
64%
7 of 11
wins by finish
wins by finish
Recent Form
L
W
W
L
W
W
L
L
W
L
Mixed Martial Arts18 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss |  Chris LytleH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 119 | Sep 25, 2010 |
| Win | Frank TriggH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | UFC 109 | Feb 6, 2010 |
| Loss | Matt HughesH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 98 | May 23, 2009 |
| Loss |  Georges St-PierreH2H | TKO (knees to the body) | R2 | UFC 83 | Apr 19, 2008 |
| Win | Georges St-PierreH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | UFC 69 | Apr 7, 2007 |
| Win | Chris LytleH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | The Ultimate Fighter: The Comeback Finale | Nov 11, 2006 |
| Loss | Karo ParisyanH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 53 | Jun 4, 2005 |
| Win |  Ivan MenjivarH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 48 | Jun 19, 2004 |
| Win | Jeff CurranH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 46 | Jan 31, 2004 |
| Loss | Din ThomasH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | UFC 41 | Feb 28, 2003 |
| Loss | B.J. PennH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 39 | Sep 27, 2002 |
| Win | Kelly DullantyH2H | Submission (triangle choke) | R1 | UFC 36 | Mar 22, 2002 |
| Win | Yves EdwardsH2H | Decision (majority) | R3 | UFC 33 | Sep 28, 2001 |
| Loss | Shonie CarterH2H | KO (spinning back fist) | R3 | UFC 31 | May 4, 2001 |
| Win | Greg MelisiH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | VATV 11 | Feb 24, 2001 |
| Win | Jeff TelviH2H | Submission (guillotine choke) | R1 | VATV 7 | Jan 29, 2000 |
| Win | Graham LewisH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | VATV 6 | Aug 21, 1999 |
| Win | Khamzat VitaevH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | VATV 3 | Apr 1, 1998 |
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