Date of Birth: June 2, 1974
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Biography
Matthew John Serra, commonly known as Matt Serra, is a retired American professional mixed martial artist and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. Born and raised in East Meadow, New York, Serra has left an indelible mark on the world of MMA. He is best known for his time in the UFC, where he competed in the welterweight division. Serra gained widespread recognition when he won The Ultimate Fighter 4, earning a title shot against then-champion Georges St-Pierre. In one of the biggest upsets in MMA history, Serra defeated St-Pierre via TKO to become the UFC Welterweight Champion. Beyond his professional career, Serra is a respected coach, co-owning the Serra-Longo Fight Team with Ray Longo. He is also a successful podcaster, co-hosting the ‘UFC Unfiltered’ podcast with comedian Jim Norton.
5 Interesting Facts about Matt Serra
1. Matt Serra was the first American to be awarded a black belt by the legendary Renzo Gracie.
2. Serra’s victory over Georges St-Pierre at UFC 69 is often cited as one of the biggest upsets in UFC history.
3. He has a notable win over Frank Trigg, securing a first-round knockout at UFC 109.
4. Post-retirement, Serra has become an influential MMA coach and has trained fighters like Chris Weidman and Aljamain Sterling.
5. Matt Serra was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in the Pioneer Wing in 2018.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Matt Serra
1. “I always say it’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.”
2. “I like to think I was always a guy who could give and take.”
3. “In this sport, you have to be able to adapt or you’ll get left behind.”
4. “The best thing about being a coach is seeing your fighters succeed.”
5. “Winning the title was great, but helping others achieve their dreams is even better.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Matt Serra’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $4 million.
Children
Matt Serra is married to Ann Serra, and together they have two daughters, Angelina and Maria Serra.
Relevant Links
1. [Matt Serra’s Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Serra
2. [Matt Serra’s UFC Profile](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/matt-serra
3. [Serra-Longo Fight Team](https://serralongomma.com/
4. [UFC Unfiltered Podcast](https://www.ufc.com/unfiltered
5. [Matt Serra’s Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/mattserrabjj/
