Matt Serra Talks About Getting Rid of the ‘Preggo Pounds’

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia — MMA Fighting caught up with former UFC welterweight champion Matt Serra to talk about when he’ll fight next, his student Chris Weidman‘s win at UFC 131, a new addition to his family and much more.

 

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia — MMA Fighting caught up with former UFC welterweight champion Matt Serra to talk about when he’ll fight next, his student Chris Weidman‘s win at UFC 131, a new addition to his family and much more.

 

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Chris Weidman Ready to Shock and Surprise at UFC on Versus 3

Filed under: UFCLOUISVILLE, Ky. – Despite all the superlatives that have already been hurled his way in just four pro MMA fights, despite a near-constant stream of kudos that comes from training side by side with a former champion, despite all the hype…

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Chris WeidmanLOUISVILLE, Ky. – Despite all the superlatives that have already been hurled his way in just four pro MMA fights, despite a near-constant stream of kudos that comes from training side by side with a former champion, despite all the hype and the buzz, Chris Weidman was still surprised when the UFC called for his services.

Weidman, a Division I All-American wrestler at Hofstra who trains with former UFC welterweight champion Matt Serra and Ray Longo on Long Island, was confident he’d get to The Show some day, but was realistic about it.

“I was definitely a little surprised (when the UFC called),” Weidman told MMA Fighting on Tuesday, two days before his main-card fight against Alessio Sakara at UFC on Versus 3 on Thursday. “I felt like I was always ready, but I just know how it works with MMA. You usually need a couple more fights than I have, especially to get to a main card. But I’m in it, and I’m trying to make the best of the opportunity.”

UFC 119 Medical Suspensions

Filed under: UFC, NewsThe Indiana Gaming Commission has handed out medical suspensions to 10 fighters from Saturday’s UFC 119 card at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Main event fighter Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic received a 180-day suspension, plus…

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The Indiana Gaming Commission has handed out medical suspensions to 10 fighters from Saturday’s UFC 119 card at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Main event fighter Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic received a 180-day suspension, plus an indefinite suspension until he passes a head CT-scan. Filipovic was knocked out by Frank Mir with a knee to the chin with just about a minute left in their fight.

Also receiving a 180-day suspension with an additional indefinite suspension until clearing a head CT-scan was former welterweight champion Matt Serra. Serra dropped a unanimous decision to hometown favorite Chris Lytle in a rematch from their fight on the Season 4 finale of “The Ultimate Fighter” four years ago.

Matt Serra, Chris Lytle Expecting Much Different Fight in Sequel at UFC 119

Filed under: Strikeforce, FanHouse ExclusiveChris Lytle was “surprised” when the UFC called to offer him a rematch with Matt Serra. Serra was downright “shocked.”

Typical UFC rematches happen soon after a controversial finish or because a title is on…

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Chris Lytle was “surprised” when the UFC called to offer him a rematch with Matt Serra. Serra was downright “shocked.”

Typical UFC rematches happen soon after a controversial finish or because a title is on the line. When they come four years later, it’s usually because of some bad blood, an old grudge or because the first fight was so good it’s hard to resist going to the well one more time.

But that’s not really the case with Serra-Lytle II on Saturday at UFC 119 in Indianapolis. By both Serra and Lytle’s admissions, their first meeting was, well, a bit of a dud.