Trained with him a decade ago for a while at Serra BJJ in Long Island. I was young and new to the sport and the place. Walked in and was shy and intimidated. Matt was behind the counter and immediately made me feel comfortable. Cracked jokes and made me feel at ease. He’s one of the nicest guys you could meet. So down to earth and humble.

@bassstrangla9264

6 ай бұрын

That’s awesome man! He’s all down to earth huh Seen you walking in brand spanking new and made you feel welcomed. A former champ!!! That’s what’s up!

@grumpyhawk509

5 ай бұрын

I always pictured him that way, so it's great news to hear that he's actually the way you think he would be. Legit 100% down to earth awesome Champ. Love from the West Coast 💯👍🏽😎🫡

I’m a disabled vet and the UFC has helped entertain me for decades- much love

@Gavinzevrod

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service

@elvergazo2131

6 ай бұрын

Enjoy brother

@swansmeister

6 ай бұрын

Why do we need to know you are a disabled vet?

@robinlouis7180

6 ай бұрын

​@@swansmeister He served his country and got wounded in the process, and now UFC is helping to make his life more fulfilling. It's heart warming to hear stories like this. How it is not worth sharing is the real question.

@swansmeister

6 ай бұрын

@@robinlouis7180 I think military is overrated, my older Brother is still in the army, he was a Belgian paracommando but now is a medic, he will retire in 7 years. He never speaks or acts like most, he doesnt want to be treated like he is some kind of hero because he knows he aint. I'm had a brainbleed at age 11, was in a coma for 2 weeks, had to learn to walk again, at the same time I got diagnosed with spinal avm because it was coincidentaly seen on the pictures they took of my head after the brainbleed, this later put me in a wheelchair again at age 16, had to learn to walk again. 22 backsurgeries in, 23th comming on 15th februari 2024. 1.5 months after shoulder surgery, the second, this time the right side, I can go on....... There are worse thing than being a disabled vet ffs, go cry somewhere else. I never in my life looked for pity or felt the need to share all this to random people on the internet I don't know because I aint a pussy, I am hardened by life and tackle any obstacle put in front of me myself. All this and still I am ripped troughout my life, am succesfull and never cried about it or asked a pet on the shoulder. I rest my case. Grow some fucking balls.

UFC has been been making me feel old with these fighter mini docs , then looking back at it watching as a little kid Thank you for this

The embodiment of New York toughness💪

Matt is the type of guy you have to really try to dislike, he is humble and true to himself. Gotta love the Long Island Living Legend.

What a legend. Love Matt Serra

Matt is the man. He lived a life better than the best movie and he isn't close to being finished. I'll always be a fan of The Terra

Matt has always been a good hearted person, I couldn't be happier for him, Matt deserved having a good career in the UFC. Good things happen to good people.

Never really watched Matt growing up, but I’m glad I saw this. He seems like a way nice, cool man with a big heart. Nice to see

@user-ri6hg7nr9c

5 ай бұрын

As a retired dog walker, I completely agree.

Great loyal guy, great fighter and just plain entertaining. Couldn't ask for anything else. He had a dream career and will ALWAYS be remembered.

Idc how it's pulled off but Matt Hughes deserves one too.

@Gaming.Labs_GL

6 ай бұрын

Absolutely.

@alfonsolinares7987

6 ай бұрын

matt hughes has trouble talking now probly why they didnt do one for him but he is a legend in the sport

@zealpulses3826

6 ай бұрын

​@@alfonsolinares7987 UFC doesn't like to admit that fighting causes brain damage.

@alfonsolinares7987

6 ай бұрын

@@zealpulses3826 i mean it 100% does cause that , but matt hughes had an accident were a train hit his truck and he had some pretty bad brain injuries from that

@NaturalAthleteWC

6 ай бұрын

@@zealpulses3826he got hit by a literal train

This guy gives hope to all of us short guys! Always been a big Serra fan, great guy, hilarious, humble, has done a lot for the sport and will continue to do so…

My favorite dude in the sport. I think he's just a kind soul.

Matt huges deserves some limelight these days. He was a huge part of the growth of the ufc.

@duramaxdad

5 ай бұрын

Matt hugs. What a guy.

❤Matt Serra. True legend.

When Serra shocked the world, I was weeks away from turning 18. One of my favorite moments in all sports history, and to a better guy it couldn't have happened. Absolute gent, and absolute legend.

Nice to re-live all these. Watched all these legends live back in the day. Tha Terra. Well done man.

Matt has always been so sharp and quick and doesn't take shit off of anybody and I love him for it

how does this only have 42k views???? matt serra is a legend

@user-ri6hg7nr9c

5 ай бұрын

As a retired dog walker and huge MMAT fan, I completely agree.

Best part: 'Look how pretty my wife is'. 15:00 I love how genuinely he said it as well, like a kid seeing her for the first time. Yes Matt, well played, well played indeed!

I didn't know all of this story. It's incredible, and I love Matt.

Matt’s such a good dude! Content is always top tier!

HELL YEA! Matt Serra is a legend in the sport and were all lucky hes still active in the sport and company!

Would be awesome to get a Frankie Edgar episode!

Sera, you are one of the greats! A great career and great life! May God continue to bless you!

Serra is a class act what I wouldn't give to Meet this man in person

It's funny, my thoughts on Matt. It's like those teachers back in school that you just didn't like, you didnt care to see the big picture, you just couldn't stand them, but years later, you realize that you saw it wrong, you misjudged and that dislike flipped to respect. Much respect to Matt, thank you champ.

Love Matt Serra, love watching him and Jim Norton interact with each other.

This was great, love Matt Serra

Loveee yaa Matt Sera💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

My favorite Fighter of all time !!!

GSP , GSP in his PRIME, underestimated him and shocked the world. Lets not forget

Great idea for a series! Keep em coming

THANK YOU FOR GIVING MATT HIS FLOWERS. NY LEGEND.

Such a good dude

Absolutely love Matt! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

Love these! Thank ye!

this one still ranks at the top of the list because of the odds, the finish, and who the opponent was and became. plus Matt Serra n Longo helped create 2 more ufc champs

matt serra is one of the most underrated head coaches in mma history

Love Matt ❤

The real life Rocky story of the UFC! What a career “The Terror” had. Seems like a fantastic guy too who adores his wife and no doubt his kids. Hope he’s doing well! 💪🇮🇹

Matt serra personality for days absolute warrior

One of the all time best ambassador for mma

I am a retired dog walker and I have loved this sport since the early 90’s.

@annikafanpage1745

4 ай бұрын

Damn dog walking is tough shit, kudos to you champ Chihuahuas are no joke.

HARD WORK PAYING OFF!!! God damn I was so stoked for him!!!

One of the nicest fighters around 👍

true ultimate hero. high up on my list. high up. such a great character, so much love for his wife makes me emotional. brilliant man. you deserve all best

As someone who has fight pass and has already seen all of these, please make more original content. These, fight lore & chronicles are amazing.

Him defeating GSP is what make me to believe is possible... Thanks Matt Thanks UFC 🎉

Lol until Matt Serra I didn’t like New Yorkers but I’m always going to back someone from the US vs someone from another country. After the TUF season and the fight against GSP I was a full blown fan. Probably one of the first times I cried being happy for someone else fulfilling their dream. This year was an awesome year and I love remembering it.

Serra is the man !

What a sport.

love how he gives credit to his wife. Thats a real man right there

Legend

lets go MATT!

Loved Serra after watching this season as a kid, when he beat Gsp that’s still one of the biggest upsets in mma history

Matt’s the best

glory days matt old but gold.

Its true, there will be a movie about this win one day. There is no other way.

I’ve never heard a bad thing about this guy.

Surprised The Sopranos never used him in an episode.

For me this was the biggest upset ever, no more champs at the end of the Ultimate Fighter

Love Serra. Good fighter and a funny guy lol

Season 4 is goated

Awesome guy my favorite because of his personality.

Top 5 greatest upsets in UFC

Matt Serra with what I think is still the biggest upset in UFC history at UFC 69, nice

Matt we love you, from Bandung, 🇮🇩 Indonesia

Matt Sera is such a humble guy! We're lucky to have this man in this crazy sport!!!

The terror!!!

Will never get tired of watching Matt win the ww title 🎉

matt is a seriously smart human being. super underrated fighter

YO MATTY SERA

Love Matt’s Story, people seem to forget he beat GSP when GSP was rag dolling everyone! Serra is a living UFC Legend!

Man Serra… He’s an absolute beauty…. Loved all the time they showed, him $ Din & legendary on looking for a fight….. HUGE HEART…. & HES GOT SOME TO GIVE TO EVERYONE ……. SO MANY MMA OG’S NEED THIS WELL EARNED LIMELIGHT EPISODE ON THEM. THANK YOU MATT 🫡🫡 ufc you do good stuff sometimes 🫤

Aw man, I was waiting for the wedding photo with the belt 😂

Dude funny as hell 😂

Guy just loves his wife. What a gem

Torque about it Matt!

Gotta love, Matt Serra!

@user-ri6hg7nr9c

5 ай бұрын

As a retired dog walker, I completely agree.

Man I love these year of the fighter videos. I wasn't a big matt Serra fan, but until lately we all love him as fans obviously. But I just remember wanting GSP to always win during this era LOL. But when Serra won I was pretty nub fan, I thought it was a fluke. Turns out he was just an elite fighter, but small for the division?! either way LEGEND! and Dana's friend/body guard?

History happens every day kings.

I wish I had Matt’s voice on my navigation in my car.

Aaaalairght. These videos are sick as a banan sammich. Matt Sera rocks. And everyone learn to scrap.

Wouldn't mind seeing couture in these vids but we may never dang put egos aside for one of the greats

Good to see they finally did a Year of the Fighter with Dana White highlighting his great boxing career

MATT HUGHES NEXT PLEASE.

About 23 years ago, my Dad, my brother and myself went to the local video store on a Friday afternoon to rent some movies for the night and that's where it all started for me. I spotted a UFC dvd and ever since then i have followed this sport, lived this sport, loved this sport. I watched one every week and eventually you all turned me into a machine.

5:34 Serra coaching Shoni 😂😂😂 how can you not fucking love Serra?

the most shocking upset in mma

Chuck Liddell Tito Ortiz Randy couture

Matt beating GSP, the way he did! Was the upset of the century!

Matts ability to generate power when in positions that he can't use his lower half to load up , is unmatched . His shots from the back an in guard, in transition are just disgusting

Matt Serra top guy and a bit of a nerd so he gets my props

That’s how the stoppage should be when fighting for championship, they call championship fights too early sometimes nowadays

Still the biggest upset in UFC history. When he caught George with that punch, he was not gonna let up until he was out of there.

when i grow up i want be Matt Serra

I wish the 145 lb was around when he started and he was dedicated to the weight. He was short even for LW, and then he had to bulk up as he aged to fight guys like Karo (before TUF). I was teaching in Long Island and another teacher was the Serra Jui Jitsu kids instructor. I was way into MMA and shocked him with my knowledge of Pride and UFC. I got invited down to do a striking intro day (kick pads for zero down and sign up and we’ll take your money each month) Everyone was really nice, but Serra has to make his nut to pay the rent. Prices for a months training seemed astronomical when I was in my 20s making shit money. Now what I pay for golf, and suck, wish I trained BJJ when I was young (now I’m 41)

Matt is just too likeable

Genuinely miss Mike Goldberg