From winning 'The Ultimate Fighter Season 4: The Comeback' to knocking out GSP and claiming the UFC Welterweight champion in one of the biggest upsets in MMA History, Matt 'The Terror' Serra has enjoyed a fulfilling MMA career. Boasting a 17-7 win-loss record (despite being 7-7 in the UFC) 'The Terror' has brought and given his all in his wars against the likes of Shonie Carter, Karo Parisyan, Matt Hughes, Georges St. Pierre or Din Thomas (to name a few) and has earned himself a devoted fan base with his 'never say die' attitude, his gracie jiu jitsu background as well as the "bricks in his gloves" (Joe Rogan's humorous praise of Serra's punching power) in the octagon.
Serra's retirement comes as the result of a culmination of a number of factors, the main reasons being his growing family and his health condition which left a bit to be desired following his recent 'thoracic outlet syndrome' scare which left him needing surgical removal of a rib to ease pressure on his lungs. The retirement has left him with more time to concentrate on his family as well as his two jiu jitsu schools in Long Island, New York.
Despite leaving the octagon with an equal win-loss record, Serra will always be remembered as the man who knocked out GSP... lol.
Until Next Time,
Peace!
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