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.
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 💯👍🏽😎🫡
@@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.
@@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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
Great seeing the older footage of Matt, I remember him ko'ing GSP like it was yesterday. I'm Irish and none of my friends watched mma at the time. Stayed up all night to see the fight.
Brash, loud, funny ball buster from Long Island how can u not like Matt serra. He’s a man’s man that loves comics and super hero movies he’s as down to earth as it gets
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.
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
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!
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
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! 💪🇮🇹
The sport of MMA is better for having Matt Serra in it. Matt raises the bar for us all. I always get excited when i see him and Ray cornering a fighter - I end up watching them more than the fighters - Thank you Matt Serra - UFC Champion.
The terra serra! Easily on a short list of best all around characters to ever fight in the ufc. Just seems like a really good dude. Plus I remember watching tuf 4 and I was rooting for Matt since the first episode, he's hard to root against I'm telling ya
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 🫤
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.
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?
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
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.
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!
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
Thank you for your service
Enjoy brother
Why do we need to know you are a disabled vet?
@@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.
@@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
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.
The embodiment of New York toughness💪
What a legend. Love Matt Serra
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
As a retired dog walker, I completely agree.
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.
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
My favorite dude in the sport. I think he's just a kind soul.
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…
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.
❤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
Legend
Matt huges deserves some limelight these days. He was a huge part of the growth of the ufc.
Matt hugs. What a guy.
I am a retired dog walker and I have loved this sport since the early 90’s.
Damn dog walking is tough shit, kudos to you champ Chihuahuas are no joke.
Sera, you are one of the greats! A great career and great life! May God continue to bless you!
Matt’s such a good dude! Content is always top tier!
I didn't know all of this story. It's incredible, and I love Matt.
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.
HELL YEA! Matt Serra is a legend in the sport and were all lucky hes still active in the sport and company!
Great seeing the older footage of Matt, I remember him ko'ing GSP like it was yesterday. I'm Irish and none of my friends watched mma at the time. Stayed up all night to see the fight.
what a class act stand-up guy Serra is. Much respect!
Matt serra personality for days absolute warrior
One of the all time best ambassador for mma
Would be awesome to get a Frankie Edgar episode!
Brash, loud, funny ball buster from Long Island how can u not like Matt serra. He’s a man’s man that loves comics and super hero movies he’s as down to earth as it gets
Loveee yaa Matt Sera💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Surprised The Sopranos never used him in an episode.
HARD WORK PAYING OFF!!!
God damn I was so stoked for him!!!
matt serra is one of the most underrated head coaches in mma history
Geeking out with Matt Serra is one of my favorite TH-cam channels, he makes me laugh with his silliness(not one of the 250 though).
This was great, love Matt Serra
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.
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
My favorite Fighter of all time !!!
Matt Serra is the best !
THANK YOU FOR GIVING MATT HIS FLOWERS. NY LEGEND.
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!
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
Its true, there will be a movie about this win one day. There is no other way.
glory days matt old but gold.
Such a good dude
Absolutely love Matt! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
Serra is the man !
I’ve never heard a bad thing about this guy.
One of the nicest fighters around 👍
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! 💪🇮🇹
What a sport.
Love Matt ❤
Matt Sera is such a humble guy! We're lucky to have this man in this crazy sport!!!
Serra is a class act what I wouldn't give to Meet this man in person
The sport of MMA is better for having Matt Serra in it. Matt raises the bar for us all. I always get excited when i see him and Ray cornering a fighter - I end up watching them more than the fighters - Thank you Matt Serra - UFC Champion.
The terra serra! Easily on a short list of best all around characters to ever fight in the ufc. Just seems like a really good dude. Plus I remember watching tuf 4 and I was rooting for Matt since the first episode, he's hard to root against I'm telling ya
Matt’s the best
Great idea for a series! Keep em coming
Loved Serra after watching this season as a kid, when he beat Gsp that’s still one of the biggest upsets in mma history
For me this was the biggest upset ever, no more champs at the end of the Ultimate Fighter
lets go MATT!
how does this only have 42k views???? matt serra is a legend
As a retired dog walker and huge MMAT fan, I completely agree.
love how he gives credit to his wife. Thats a real man right there
Love these! Thank ye!
Top 5 greatest upsets in UFC
Him defeating GSP is what make me to believe is possible... Thanks Matt Thanks UFC 🎉
true New Yorker,resilience!!
Matt we love you, from Bandung, 🇮🇩 Indonesia
Love Serra. Good fighter and a funny guy lol
What a story.
Season 4 is goated
matt is a seriously smart human being. super underrated fighter
GSP , GSP in his PRIME, underestimated him and shocked the world. Lets not forget
Gotta love, Matt Serra!
As a retired dog walker, I completely agree.
The terror!!!
Will never get tired of watching Matt win the ww title 🎉
YO MATTY SERA
Aaaalairght. These videos are sick as a banan sammich. Matt Sera rocks. And everyone learn to scrap.
Aw man, I was waiting for the wedding photo with the belt 😂
Good to see they finally did a Year of the Fighter with Dana White highlighting his great boxing career
Matt Serra with what I think is still the biggest upset in UFC history at UFC 69, nice
Dude funny as hell 😂
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 🫤
Guy just loves his wife. What a gem
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.
Matt is just too likeable
Torque about it Matt!
MATT HUGHES NEXT PLEASE.
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.
Wouldn't mind seeing couture in these vids but we may never dang put egos aside for one of the greats
Genuinely miss Mike Goldberg
Love Matt’s Story, people seem to forget he beat GSP when GSP was rag dolling everyone! Serra is a living UFC Legend!
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
That’s how the stoppage should be when fighting for championship, they call championship fights too early sometimes nowadays
Chuck Liddell Tito Ortiz Randy couture
👏👏👏!
5:34 Serra coaching Shoni 😂😂😂 how can you not fucking love Serra?