WelterweightRETIRED
Matt Serra
17-7
Age
49
Height
5'6"
Weight
170 lbs
Reach
—
Avg Fight Time
12:02
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 3R3 4
Last 5
LWLLW
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
East Meadow, United States
Fight History
LOSS
CL
vs Chris Lytle
UFC 119: Mir vs Cro Cop· 2010-09-25
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
FT
vs Frank Trigg
UFC 109: Relentless· 2010-02-06
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 2:23
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:23
LOSS
MH
vs Matt Hughes
UFC 98: Evans vs Machida· 2009-05-23
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
GS
vs Georges St-Pierre
UFC 83: Serra vs St-Pierre 2· 2008-04-19
KO/TKO
Knees to Body On Ground
R2 4:45
KO/TKOKnees to Body On Ground·R2 4:45
WIN
GS
vs Georges St-Pierre
UFC 69: Shootout· 2007-04-07
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 3:25
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 3:25
LOSS
KP
vs Karo Parisyan
UFC 53: Heavy Hitters· 2005-06-04
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
IM
vs Ivan Menjivar
UFC 48: Payback· 2004-06-19
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JC
vs Jeff Curran
UFC 46: Supernatural· 2004-01-31
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
DT
vs Din Thomas
UFC 41: Onslaught· 2003-02-28
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
BP
vs BJ Penn
UFC 39: The Warriors Return· 2002-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
KD
vs Kelly Dullanty
UFC 36: Worlds Collide· 2002-03-22
Submission
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
R1 2:58
SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R1 2:58
WIN
YE
vs Yves Edwards
UFC 33: Victory in Vegas· 2001-09-28
Decision - Majority
R3 5:00
Decision - Majority·R3 5:00
LOSS
SC
vs Shonie Carter
UFC 31: Locked and Loaded· 2001-05-04
KO/TKO
Spinning Back Fist Head
R3 4:51
KO/TKOSpinning Back Fist Head·R3 4:51
WIN
CL
vs Chris Lytle
The Ultimate Fighter: The Comeback Finale
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.0/min
Grappling
2.05 TD
Defense
47%
⚖️Matt adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
2
67% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
33% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#11
50% of KOs
Punches to Head At Distance
#21
50% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Guard
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 67% KO/TKO, 33% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.⚠️
Vulnerability: TD Acc% is below average (21/100). Opponents exploit this.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (64% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
40%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
47%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
24% acc60%
Clinch
63% acc18%
Ground
56% acc23%
Striking Differential-0.66/min
1.98 landed/min2.64 absorbed/min
1.98
Landed/Min
2.64
Absorbed/Min
0.45
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed333
Sig. Strikes Attempted837
Key Insights
Effective body attack (34%).
Effective ground striker: 23% from ground at 56% accuracy.
High pace fighter: 3.8 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
21%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
39%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
21%(est)
Landed
23
Defended
87
Total
110
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
2.05
TD / 15min
0.89
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
110
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
46
Landed
220
Attempted
21%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
10 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
50%
R2
30%
R3
20%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.05/15min.
TD defense at 39% could be a vulnerability.
Lower TD accuracy (21%).
Prolific submission hunter: 10 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — consistent threat.
Ground active: 23% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
666
0.87
Ratio
Absorbed
762
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
10/4
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
38.0
High
Strikes/Min
3.8
Standing %
67%
R3 vs R1 Output
64%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.87x) - absorbs more than deals.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (38.0) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 64% of R1 pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 14 fights
R1 Control
1:34
R2 Control
1:38
R3 Control
1:46
R1 to Final
-29%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Increases leg kicks late in fights (+8.8pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-18.7pp
Body
+9.9pp
Leg
+8.8pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-4.5pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights