The American Pimp from New York, will BITCH SLAP his Canadian Hoe from Quebec!!!
Kick his ass again Serra!!! and then say in a frenchy accent
“I’m not impressed by your performance”
Serra in a fight that was said ” don’t bother showing up ” Serra your fighting GSP..he is GSP..I ran into Serra at the Ring of Combat on March 16, 2007 and I wished him luck and he said to me
” I’m going to bring to him ”
I believe then and still do now that Serra maybe GSP’s Krpytonite..I didn’t think it part 1 would of went down with a brutal assualt GSP was under. What I find strange is most people felt then and feel now..Serra is going to get killed yada yada..a fight is a fight..and Serra hate him or like shows up to fight.
If GSP s looking passed Serra..at other weight divisions and what not. He will not be that guy. a la Anderson Silva..I like GSP I just like Serra’s chances even though this time no surprise and home tuff advantege to the Canadian. Lert’s see what goes down.. my bet is Serra does it again. Serra knows how to beat GSP..he did it already..Does GSP knw how to beat Serra?? That has yet to happen. He will get a second chance at UFC 84.
[quote comment=”365100″]Say what you like about Serra, but he has a great no nonsense style and a great attitude.[/quote]
Serra is in for a rude awakening… Man this guy has a BIG MOUTH.
He lost to;
Karo Parisyan
Din Thomas
BJ Penn
Shonie Carter (hahahaha)
He beat GSP that’s all he has in his resume. He’ll be yesterday’s news after April 19th
[quote comment=”365104″][quote comment=”365100″]Say what you like about Serra, but he has a great no nonsense style and a great attitude.[/quote]
Serra is in for a rude awakening… Man this guy has a BIG MOUTH.
He lost to;
Karo Parisyan
Din Thomas
BJ Penn
Shonie Carter (hahahaha)
He beat GSP that’s all he has in his resume. He’ll be yesterday’s news after April 19th[/quote]
those are some good fighters that he lost to no shame there and he gave them all a great fight.
This fighter will be more competitive than many of you may think. I expect GSP to win the match, but it will be more competitive than GSP vs. Hughes 3 was, thats for sure!
[quote comment=”365083″]Serra is going to get imbarrassed by GSP.
Lucky shot last time… this time GSP is going to own his ass.[/quote]
it was not a one punch knock out so was it a lucky several punches or maybe a lucky tap out.i don’t think serra will win but i did not think that last time but he is a pretty tough fighter.
I really think Serra has a chance in this fight. I think it more likely that GSP will win, but I do think Serra can pull it off.
[quote comment=”365079″]The American Pimp from New York, will BITCH SLAP his Canadian Hoe from Quebec!!!
Kick his ass again Serra!!! and then say in a frenchy accent
“I’m not impressed by your performance”[/quote]
If not for TUF, we wouldn’t even be talking about serra in the same sentence as the words “title fight” because like others have said, who has he really beat?
[quote comment=”365173″]If not for TUF, we wouldn’t even be talking about serra in the same sentence as the words “title fight” because like others have said, who has he really beat?[/quote]
GSP. The legend.
If it was n’t for TUF?? He was given an opportunity as well as bunch of other fighters..he made the best of it. Why did GSP let Serra get so ” lucky “..in a fight he should not of even broken a sweat in??
Why did GSP tap??
The arugement of why he is in the driver’s seat of the ww’s..he took his destiny in his own hands..I would even care if GSP beats Serra in their rematch. they would be tied 1 and 1..but watch out now..if Serra beats GSP again.. Serra is up 2-0.
[quote comment=”365123″][quote comment=”365083″]Serra is going to get imbarrassed by GSP.
Lucky shot last time… this time GSP is going to own his ass.[/quote]
it was not a one punch knock out so was it a lucky several punches or maybe a lucky tap out.i don’t think serra will win but i did not think that last time but he is a pretty tough fighter.[/quote]
ya, this lucky punch thing has been done to death, its pretty much agreed that a fighter throws a punch intending it hit someone and when it does, dont be surprised
anyway, i hope gsp kicks his ass all the way off the top 10 list
I think Matt Serra has a big mouth plan and simple. And that big mouth of his just got him in a world of trouble. The first fight both fighters were very respectful with one another. There was nothing really fueling this fight for GSP…and you could see it. NOT THAT I AM SAYING THAT IS ANY EXCUSE FOR GSP LOSING!!
This time…pre-fight…Serra has opened his mouth nice and wide on more than one occassion…giving GSP more than enough reason to close his mouth. People should realize by now that you have a better chance being all buddy/buddy with GSP than making an enemy before the fight.
And that my friends is why Silva 9 times out of 10 will beat GSP if that fight ever happens. Because Silva like GSP usually keeps his mouth shut about his opponents and lets his actions in the ring do the talking.
Just watched the first fight again. GSP ate some solid shots to the face durring that fight that didn’t seem to hurt him, untill he got rocked. But I’m pretty sure the shot that did rock him looped around and hit the back of his head while GSP was ducking. Not to take anything away from Serra, just saying lol.
[quote comment=”365104″][quote comment=”365100″]Say what you like about Serra, but he has a great no nonsense style and a great attitude.[/quote]
Serra is in for a rude awakening… Man this guy has a BIG MOUTH.
He lost to;
Karo Parisyan
Din Thomas
BJ Penn
Shonie Carter (hahahaha)
He beat GSP that’s all he has in his resume. He’ll be yesterday’s news after April 19th[/quote]
Why are u laughing that he lost to shonie carter ? Mr. International was pretty good in his day. PLus if u watched that match u wouldve known that serra owned that fight, before the spinning back fist came. He also did real well against the other fighters you mentioned.
Also he won the TUF show, he got his shot and took advantage of it. This is truely a “Rocky” kind of theme goin here.
Sometimes fighters have problems wit certain fighting styles. Gsp prob. doesnt feel right when fighting serra, just a little uncomfortablness and something just feels a little off when hes fighting serra.. then BAM ktfo AGAIN !!!
[quote comment=”365173″]If not for TUF, we wouldn’t even be talking about serra in the same sentence as the words “title fight” because like others have said, who has he really beat?[/quote]
TUF is a tournament. He had to beat three guys on the show, and THEN fight GSP (considered the future of the sport) to win the belt. Nobody gave him anything. He earned a title shot, and beat the best guy in the division (and arguably the best in the world) for the belt.
You can’t call that luck. It’s not even a technically sound argument, as Serra isn’t a wild striker. He’s technically sound, and trained by a great striking trainer. Watch the fight, there was no lucky shot; just a lot of well executed combinations that put GSP on the floor.
For the record, I am prediciting GSP to win, but I won’t be that shocked if Serra takes it again. And whether or not he does, you have to give him his credit. He earned that belt, like him or not.
[quote comment=”365205″]I think Matt Serra has a big mouth plan and simple. And that big mouth of his just got him in a world of trouble. The first fight both fighters were very respectful with one another. There was nothing really fueling this fight for GSP…and you could see it. NOT THAT I AM SAYING THAT IS ANY EXCUSE FOR GSP LOSING!!
This time…pre-fight…Serra has opened his mouth nice and wide on more than one occassion…giving GSP more than enough reason to close his mouth. People should realize by now that you have a better chance being all buddy/buddy with GSP than making an enemy before the fight.
And that my friends is why Silva 9 times out of 10 will beat GSP if that fight ever happens. Because Silva like GSP usually keeps his mouth shut about his opponents and lets his actions in the ring do the talking.
GSP win TKO/Submission Round 2.[/quote]
Keep in mind, the only reason Serra started saying anything about GSP was because GSP starting making sorry excuses about the fight later on. Do your research, GSP admitted he didn’t train hard enough for the fight and wasn’t mentally there, which are sorry excuses. When nobody gives you credit for winning, even the guy you beat, you’re bound to have something to say about it.
[quote comment=”365216″][quote comment=”365173″]If not for TUF, we wouldn’t even be talking about serra in the same sentence as the words “title fight” because like others have said, who has he really beat?[/quote]
TUF is a tournament. He had to beat three guys on the show, and THEN fight GSP (considered the future of the sport) to win the belt. Nobody gave him anything. He earned a title shot, and beat the best guy in the division (and arguably the best in the world) for the belt.
You can’t call that luck. It’s not even a technically sound argument, as Serra isn’t a wild striker. He’s technically sound, and trained by a great striking trainer. Watch the fight, there was no lucky shot; just a lot of well executed combinations that put GSP on the floor.
For the record, I am prediciting GSP to win, but I won’t be that shocked if Serra takes it again. And whether or not he does, you have to give him his credit. He earned that belt, like him or not.[/quote]
Yeah I agree. Like Someone already said, for all we know Serra could have GSP’s number. Can’t count him out so easily.
[quote comment=”365209″][quote comment=”365104″][quote comment=”365100″]Say what you like about Serra, but he has a great no nonsense style and a great attitude.[/quote]
Serra is in for a rude awakening… Man this guy has a BIG MOUTH.
He lost to;
Karo Parisyan
Din Thomas
BJ Penn
Shonie Carter (hahahaha)
He beat GSP that’s all he has in his resume. He’ll be yesterday’s news after April 19th[/quote]
Why are u laughing that he lost to shonie carter ? Mr. International was pretty good in his day. PLus if u watched that match u wouldve known that serra owned that fight, before the spinning back fist came. He also did real well against the other fighters you mentioned.
Also he won the TUF show, he got his shot and took advantage of it. This is truely a “Rocky” kind of theme goin here.
Sometimes fighters have problems wit certain fighting styles. Gsp prob. doesnt feel right when fighting serra, just a little uncomfortablness and something just feels a little off when hes fighting serra.. then BAM ktfo AGAIN !!![/quote]
I know Serra is no push over, however I can’t stand that mouth of his. Did you see the interview with him and GSP on TSN’S off the record? Serra acts like his the greatest ever. GSP is all class like A. Silva.
I disagree with the notion that there are no “lucky punches”.
I mean, yes, obviously fighters punch with the intention to hit the opponent, but, heck, let me put it this way.
I’m sure if I threw 890311389018309183 punches at Fedor, at least one will get through and knock him the hell out.
I don’t even care how good a fighter he is.
Yes, it was a good punch by Serra, but.
I guess what I’m saying is that he’s lucky GSP didn’t block it? 0_o.
[quote comment=”365206″]Just watched the first fight again. GSP ate some solid shots to the face durring that fight that didn’t seem to hurt him, untill he got rocked. But I’m pretty sure the shot that did rock him looped around and hit the back of his head while GSP was ducking. Not to take anything away from Serra, just saying lol.[/quote]
I’ve said that from the beginning. I watched this fight over and over because I had to figure out how Serra could have possible hurt GSP with punches. Who has Serra KO’d??? It was that shot to the back of the neck that hurt GSP and then he couldn’t defend himself. I’m sure Serra didn’t do it on purpose. I don’t think that will happen again though. Serra is in big trouble this time. I tried and I can’t figure out anyway Serra will pull this off short of a accidental illegal punch.
LOL people are giving serra WAY too much credit based on that last fight, try watching his last “5″ fights. The Gsp who fought hughes would completely destroy serra and he wouldn’t make it out of the first round. News flash, serra is the one coming off a injuring this time and Gsp is better than ever, has the advantage in that he already fought serra once and will know what to expect. I expect the pace of this fight to be fast and furious with serra coming in over confident and gsp coming in with a major point to prove. Serra hits the canvas from a leg kick, gsp goes for the rear naked and gets it, serra screams of over confidence to me and with gsp that is a fatal mistake, he’s going to lose and in humiliating fashion, you wait.
By the way in 17 fights the only time gsp was rocked was the forearm to the back of the head by serra, hitting the back of the head, “unintentional” of course. Gsp has a good chin, serra just him him perfectly, a hit I’ve never seen before in the octagon, and I’ve seen a lot of fights. I’ve never seen a fighter lose his equilibrium like gsp did, serra did a good job on finishing gsp but come one what are the odds of something like that happening again, I’m a gambler and I wouldn’t bet on it, its throwing your money away.
GSP is the classiest fighter out there but a part of me kind of hopes he stands over Serra for a few seconds after he knocks him out and then does a one handed cartwheel.
The only thing I like about Serra is his imitation of Hughes on the TUF series. That is only because I don’t like Hughes either. They are both arrogant asses, or “dicks” as Serra would say. Hope when they fight they just beat the crap out of each other with Hughes pulling out the split decision, only because he is a decorated veteran and Serra is a one punch wonder.
Gsp will be a angry monster for this fight and serra will be maybe 70% at best, no way he can train full tilt while recovering from an injury like that. The guys for the betting odds are nuts, the first fight should have been -500 in favor of gsp considering his lack of training and coming off an injury and for this fight it should be -1000 to -1200 in my opinion, gsp has a much better chance this time.
I think this fight will def. be more competive than Hughes/GSP III but if GSP fights the same style as he has been lately (wrestle and GNP) then I predict a third round TKO by GSP. Go GSP, then take out Fitch, and then lets see Silva vs GSP in a super fight with a catch weight of about 180 lbs.
Serra’s 15 minutes of fame are coming to an end. Serra is a good fighter but GSP is really set on getting that title back and beating Serra. He lost, granted, but I think that lose taught him more than beating Serra the first time would have. Props to Serra for coming out strong in that fight and taking it to him. I think Serra’s big advantage is that he’s not afraid of GSP…he wasn’t the first time and certainly not this time around.
The problem is that GSP’s skills are faw and away better than Serra’s. GSP is going to come into this fight with a great game plan made up by Grag Jackson and I think it will be very technical and he’s really going to use his reach to get in a few nice shots, then move to a different angle and do the same until a takedown presents itself. If Serra gets dazed even for a second, watch GSP pounce on him and beat the crap right out of him.
Serra is good but GSP is just flat out better and he’s still evolving as a fighter. The best GSP is yet to come and I’m glad I’ll be there first hand to see the downward spiral of Serra. I hope Hughes beats Serra after this too cause Serra really does have a big mouth and is a little full of himself since he got that belt.
[quote comment=”365104″][quote comment=”365100″]Say what you like about Serra, but he has a great no nonsense style and a great attitude.[/quote]
Serra is in for a rude awakening… Man this guy has a BIG MOUTH.
He lost to;
Karo Parisyan
Din Thomas
BJ Penn
Shonie Carter (hahahaha)
He beat GSP that’s all he has in his resume. He’ll be yesterday’s news after April 19th[/quote]
Ok ****
[quote comment=”365119″]This fighter will be more competitive than many of you may think. I expect GSP to win the match, but it will be more competitive than GSP vs. Hughes 3 was, thats for sure![/quote]
Too right!! Hughes was so bad in that fight, wasn’t even real Hughes to me, and I hate the guy, but he is better than what he showed against GSP. He just didn’t look like he was in it mentally. Serra WILL be in it mentally, that is for sure, that guy has a true “fighters” spirit, and he has too much pride to pussy out in any way.
I think GSP will win, t.k.o round 3
But I’m rooting for Serra because he deserves some credit for all he has done inside and outside the Octagon.
[quote comment=”365119″]This fighter will be more competitive than many of you may think. I expect GSP to win the match, but it will be more competitive than GSP vs. Hughes 3 was, thats for sure![/quote]
I agree. It’s no secret that GSP has shown some mental weakness in the past. It wasn’t one devastating knockout punch that ended the fight. It was a punch that stunned him, then another one that stunned him, then ground and pound that ended it. GSP had oppurtunity to throw back after the first big shot landed or dance around to regain some composure. I don’t by any means think Serra will dominate GSP as he did in the first fight, but I would have to think the devastating loss is still lingering in GSP’s head. Still GSP should when this. I hope to see some ground action in this fight. Serra’s bjj and GSP’s always improving ground game would be interesting to watch.
[quote comment=”365270″]After this fight, Matt Serra will be spelled “BIATCH!”[/quote]
Dude..for the last time…I AM ToeLock!!! Find your own name please, I don’t want people thinking your comments are mine! Not that any of mine actually make any sense
I just saw that video the other day and it was the first time i realized GSP actually tapped due to strikes. i thought it was just ref stoppage. interesting detail.
i like serra but i really hope he’s not the guy that has GSP’s number. i think serra as champ would be short lived.
[quote comment=”365102″]Serra in a fight that was said ” don’t bother showing up ” Serra your fighting GSP..he is GSP..I ran into Serra at the Ring of Combat on March 16, 2007 and I wished him luck and he said to me
” I’m going to bring to him ”
I believe then and still do now that Serra maybe GSP’s Krpytonite..I didn’t think it part 1 would of went down with a brutal assualt GSP was under. What I find strange is most people felt then and feel now..Serra is going to get killed yada yada..a fight is a fight..and Serra hate him or like shows up to fight.
If GSP s looking passed Serra..at other weight divisions and what not. He will not be that guy. a la Anderson Silva..I like GSP I just like Serra’s chances even though this time no surprise and home tuff advantege to the Canadian. Lert’s see what goes down.. my bet is Serra does it again. Serra knows how to beat GSP..he did it already..Does GSP knw how to beat Serra?? That has yet to happen. He will get a second chance at UFC 84.[/quote]
Wake the fuck up dude. Serra is gonna get pancaked and then he is gonna lose to Hughes. Wait and see.
i like matt serra alot, however i think it’s funny how he tries to act like being an underdog and not getting his due rolls of his back like water on a duck. it clearly bothers him that people don’t put him in the same class as st. pierre otherwise he wouldn’t feel the need to repeatedly make snide little sideswipes at georges.
serra is a good fighter, nobody should ever think otherwise. he’s fought top quality opponents and hung in there. the problem now is he obviously fought a mentally fucked up st. pierre who didn’t do his homework, didn’t properly prepare, and he paid for it dearly.
this time around i’m surprised how many people are doubting st. pierre. this is a guy who performs amazingly under pressure and when he puts his mind to something, he usually comes out and destroys people.
sure serra can win again, i just think the likelyhood is so minute considering st. pierre’s new found understanding of how he needs to prepare himself and his mind. i see st. pierre coming out, exchanging for a bit, then midway through the first round, taking serra down and top controlling him with gnp and even the possibility of subbing serra. i know it sounds fantastic…how would he ever sub a gracie trained bb bjj guy? put it this way, st. pierre has a habit of making good fighters look extremely weak at the strongest part of their games. his wrestling will prove to much for serra who’s never had a guy like st. pierre on top of him working him. i doubt there will be much stand up or clinch work with a guy so short who will have obvious dirty boxing advantage in the clinch. i really wonder what serra’s game is going to be? you have to think, most of his prep is going to be defensive prep, which is probably smart. can’t wait.
Before anyone can start saying that Serra has GSP’s number, they need to wait and see what happens in this 2nd fight. If he loses, then yea, but only when that happens. Did Matt Hughes have GSP’s number when he beat him the first fight? Hell no, and Hughes got destroyed the next 2 fights. Serra will definitely be a tougher fight than Hughes though.
Im not gonna say that Serra got lucky in his last fight like alot of people are saying. He was the better fighter that night and deserved the win. He took it to GSP, plain and simple.
But this time around GSP will be reday, focused and determined to avenge that loss. I excpect the best GSP we’ve seen to date and I cant see Serra lasting in this one. GSP will dominate Serra, guranteed
[quote comment=”365116″][quote comment=”365104″][quote comment=”365100″]Say what you like about Serra, but he has a great no nonsense style and a great attitude.[/quote]
Serra is in for a rude awakening… Man this guy has a BIG MOUTH.
He lost to;
Karo Parisyan
Din Thomas
BJ Penn
Shonie Carter (hahahaha)
He beat GSP that’s all he has in his resume. He’ll be yesterday’s news after April 19th[/quote]
those are some good fighters that he lost to no shame there and he gave them all a great fight.[/quote]
but the point is….he lost TOO ALL THEM FIGHTERS!!!!!!!
[quote comment=”365209″][quote comment=”365104″][quote comment=”365100″]Say what you like about Serra, but he has a great no nonsense style and a great attitude.[/quote]
Serra is in for a rude awakening… Man this guy has a BIG MOUTH.
He lost to;
Karo Parisyan
Din Thomas
BJ Penn
Shonie Carter (hahahaha)
He beat GSP that’s all he has in his resume. He’ll be yesterday’s news after April 19th[/quote]
Why are u laughing that he lost to shonie carter ? Mr. International was pretty good in his day. PLus if u watched that match u wouldve known that serra owned that fight, before the spinning back fist came. He also did real well against the other fighters you mentioned.
Also he won the TUF show, he got his shot and took advantage of it. This is truely a “Rocky” kind of theme goin here.
Sometimes fighters have problems wit certain fighting styles. Gsp prob. doesnt feel right when fighting serra, just a little uncomfortablness and something just feels a little off when hes fighting serra.. then BAM ktfo AGAIN !!![/quote]
BAM ktfo AGAIN !!!……lol! nice!
why are people on here trying to bring up serra’s last 5 match ups like they are something to go by? The whole point in the tuf show was so that guys who hadnt had much luck could have a chance to re-develop themselves as fighters - he has worked on his stand up so much that he is now as dangerous as stand up fighters come - forget about these gsp lovers sayin lucky this n that - matt hughes even knows that Serra has a huge! right hand. Im betting on Serra again.
I would love to see Serra win..just to see Dana’s face. The MMA Golden Boy whom he wants to ride all the way to the bank..can’t beat this lil’ Itailian guy. I would find that funny.
[quote comment=”365362″][quote comment=”365116″][quote comment=”365104″][quote comment=”365100″]Say what you like about Serra, but he has a great no nonsense style and a great attitude.[/quote]
Serra is in for a rude awakening… Man this guy has a BIG MOUTH.
He lost to;
Karo Parisyan
Din Thomas
BJ Penn
Shonie Carter (hahahaha)
He beat GSP that’s all he has in his resume. He’ll be yesterday’s news after April 19th[/quote]
those are some good fighters that he lost to no shame there and he gave them all a great fight.[/quote]
but the point is….he lost TOO ALL THEM FIGHTERS!!!!!!![/quote]
the point is he does not suck and is a good fighter who beat gsp, the point is than that gsp lost.
[quote comment=”365407″]Winner of Serra - St. Pierre (St. Pierre) should fight Anderson Silva. That’s the way it’s gotta be[/quote]
The winner fights the 1 number contender IMO : Jon Fitch. The WW Champ should and will have numerious title defenses in his division. He has to show complete dominance..before talking about moving around in weight and challenging other Champs.
After serra gets his head kicked off his shoulders by GSP he should move back down to lightweight and get strangled by bj penn. I dont think he won by luck last april he won fair and square but I think this fight will go down much differently.
Serra should have his head examined…I really wouldn’t want to keep giving GSP more and more reason to kill me…GSP is going to absolutely send Serra back to wear he belongs…the bottom of the weight class…I would say he should be fighting in the IFL but it will even be hard to do that when GSP breaks apart his ugly mug..Serra is just going to be another victim of the best P4P fighter in the UFC
[quote comment=”365427″]After serra gets his head kicked off his shoulders by GSP he should move back down to lightweight and get strangled by bj penn. I dont think he won by luck last april he won fair and square but I think this fight will go down much differently.[/quote]
Strangled by BJ Penn??? No disrespect to the LW Champ the Prodigy..but did you see there fight at the Mohegan Sun?? It was as close to going to draw as I’ve ever seen. Should been one more round..BJ won it by a tight split decision. Serra can hang with BJ Penn.
[quote comment=”365448″]I don’t think some people know this, but “Rocky” is fiction. Here’s some reality for you though: Buster Douglas.[/quote]
Very True..but this story has a likeness to Rocky..cuz GSP could play Ivan Drago..and Serra can play Rock..GSP doesn’t look like Tyson and Serra does not look like Buster.
[quote comment=”365445″][quote comment=”365427″]After serra gets his head kicked off his shoulders by GSP he should move back down to lightweight and get strangled by bj penn. I dont think he won by luck last april he won fair and square but I think this fight will go down much differently.[/quote]
Strangled by BJ Penn??? No disrespect to the LW Champ the Prodigy..but did you see there fight at the Mohegan Sun?? It was as close to going to draw as I’ve ever seen. Should been one more round..BJ won it by a tight split decision. Serra can hang with BJ Penn.[/quote]
Serra vs penn was many years ago serra would get smashed.
[quote comment=”365426″][quote comment=”365407″]Winner of Serra - St. Pierre (St. Pierre) should fight Anderson Silva. That’s the way it’s gotta be[/quote]
The winner fights the 1 number contender IMO : Jon Fitch. The WW Champ should and will have numerious title defenses in his division. He has to show complete dominance..before talking about moving around in weight and challenging other Champs.[/quote]
PhilQNY: No Worries buddy, Dana already awarded the next title shot to Fitch. I think a thread about this was made during that week when you were absent from this site!
[quote comment=”365481″][quote comment=”365426″][quote comment=”365407″]Winner of Serra - St. Pierre (St. Pierre) should fight Anderson Silva. That’s the way it’s gotta be[/quote]
The winner fights the 1 number contender IMO : Jon Fitch. The WW Champ should and will have numerious title defenses in his division. He has to show complete dominance..before talking about moving around in weight and challenging other Champs.[/quote]
PhilQNY: No Worries buddy, Dana already awarded the next title shot to Fitch. I think a thread about this was made during that week when you were absent from this site![/quote]
[quote comment=”365475″][quote comment=”365445″][quote comment=”365427″]After serra gets his head kicked off his shoulders by GSP he should move back down to lightweight and get strangled by bj penn. I dont think he won by luck last april he won fair and square but I think this fight will go down much differently.[/quote]
Strangled by BJ Penn??? No disrespect to the LW Champ the Prodigy..but did you see there fight at the Mohegan Sun?? It was as close to going to draw as I’ve ever seen. Should been one more round..BJ won it by a tight split decision. Serra can hang with BJ Penn.[/quote]
Serra vs penn was many years ago serra would get smashed.[/quote]
Same as if Serra would ever fight GSP would get smashed too right??
[quote comment=”365488″][quote comment=”365475″][quote comment=”365445″][quote comment=”365427″]After serra gets his head kicked off his shoulders by GSP he should move back down to lightweight and get strangled by bj penn. I dont think he won by luck last april he won fair and square but I think this fight will go down much differently.[/quote]
Strangled by BJ Penn??? No disrespect to the LW Champ the Prodigy..but did you see there fight at the Mohegan Sun?? It was as close to going to draw as I’ve ever seen. Should been one more round..BJ won it by a tight split decision. Serra can hang with BJ Penn.[/quote]
Serra vs penn was many years ago serra would get smashed.[/quote]
Same as if Serra would ever fight GSP would get smashed too right??[/quote]
I find it kind of funny how some people like to throw Matt Serra rez in the air..and say he lost to him and him and sucks..what not..but when you brake down how those fights went..if it was close TKO/submitted/ ( which Serra has only been stopped once in his career ” Shonie ” ) or a split decision that could of went either way..it get’s turned around like ” but those fights were a long time ago “..I don’t get it. I don’t care if Serra loses to GSP at UFC 84..he is tuff noise..BJJ Master..with heart..look at Randy he has how many L’s??? Still a UFC Legend.
Matt Serra has GSP’s number?? LOL….ok??? I’m sure some people would have thought that Hughes had his number after GSP/Hughes 1. Clearly not the case. 04/19/09…Keep your mouth shut and your eyes open.
[quote comment=”365515″]the last time i saw GSP pis off, he BEAT the shit out of Matt Hughes i cant imagine what his going to do to MATT SERRA
GSP ARM BAR 2 ROUND[/quote]
If GSP wins. it would be by TKO/GnP he will not..I repeat. he will not armbar/choke/traingle/nada of that nature..Serra is a World Class BJJ fighter..how many times has Serra been submitted in his career : O
It’s hard not to feel sorry for Serra in a way. He had the fight of his life and instead of it being viewed as the culmination of his years of preparation as a fighter; his skills or anything else- a lot of people view it as an anomaly. Serra didn’t get the automatic respect afforded to most champions. It clearly bothers him- despite the fact that he claims it doesn’t time and time again.
I feel sorry for the guy- and I know that he’s a really good fighter- and a very skilled BJJ guy. But he talks so damn much it’s hard to be sympathetic about the lack of respect he gets. He talked so much trash to Matt Hughes (whom I dislike) that
The American Pimp from New York, will BITCH SLAP his Canadian Hoe from Quebec!!!
Kick his ass again Serra!!! and then say in a frenchy accent
“I’m not impressed by your performance”
Serra is going to get imbarrassed by GSP.
Lucky shot last time… this time GSP is going to own his ass.
I really hope to see him win again. Then we can have the GSP vs Silva dream matchup.
This fight will be no cakewalk for GSP. I think he will win it, but it should be a tough fight.
Say what you like about Serra, but he has a great no nonsense style and a great attitude.
Serra in a fight that was said ” don’t bother showing up ” Serra your fighting GSP..he is GSP..I ran into Serra at the Ring of Combat on March 16, 2007 and I wished him luck and he said to me
” I’m going to bring to him ”
I believe then and still do now that Serra maybe GSP’s Krpytonite..I didn’t think it part 1 would of went down with a brutal assualt GSP was under. What I find strange is most people felt then and feel now..Serra is going to get killed yada yada..a fight is a fight..and Serra hate him or like shows up to fight.
If GSP s looking passed Serra..at other weight divisions and what not. He will not be that guy. a la Anderson Silva..I like GSP I just like Serra’s chances even though this time no surprise and home tuff advantege to the Canadian. Lert’s see what goes down.. my bet is Serra does it again. Serra knows how to beat GSP..he did it already..Does GSP knw how to beat Serra?? That has yet to happen. He will get a second chance at UFC 84.
[quote comment=”365100″]Say what you like about Serra, but he has a great no nonsense style and a great attitude.[/quote]
Serra is in for a rude awakening… Man this guy has a BIG MOUTH.
He lost to;
Karo Parisyan
Din Thomas
BJ Penn
Shonie Carter (hahahaha)
He beat GSP that’s all he has in his resume. He’ll be yesterday’s news after April 19th
[quote comment=”365104″][quote comment=”365100″]Say what you like about Serra, but he has a great no nonsense style and a great attitude.[/quote]
Serra is in for a rude awakening… Man this guy has a BIG MOUTH.
He lost to;
Karo Parisyan
Din Thomas
BJ Penn
Shonie Carter (hahahaha)
He beat GSP that’s all he has in his resume. He’ll be yesterday’s news after April 19th[/quote]
those are some good fighters that he lost to no shame there and he gave them all a great fight.
This fighter will be more competitive than many of you may think. I expect GSP to win the match, but it will be more competitive than GSP vs. Hughes 3 was, thats for sure!
Serra is a bad matchup for St Pierre. I see another upset. Maybe by submission.
[quote comment=”365083″]Serra is going to get imbarrassed by GSP.
Lucky shot last time… this time GSP is going to own his ass.[/quote]
it was not a one punch knock out so was it a lucky several punches or maybe a lucky tap out.i don’t think serra will win but i did not think that last time but he is a pretty tough fighter.
Im Just kidding StPierre will destroy him.haha
serra and gamburyan should start UFCM, Ultimate Championship Fighting for Midgets.
Serra is going to have a hard time winning this one without Joe Scarola in his corner.
I really think Serra has a chance in this fight. I think it more likely that GSP will win, but I do think Serra can pull it off.
[quote comment=”365079″]The American Pimp from New York, will BITCH SLAP his Canadian Hoe from Quebec!!!
Kick his ass again Serra!!! and then say in a frenchy accent
“I’m not impressed by your performance”[/quote]
This gave me a good laugh. Thanks.
Remember what GSP did to Hughes the second time around? You can’t beat this guy twice. NO WAY!
If not for TUF, we wouldn’t even be talking about serra in the same sentence as the words “title fight” because like others have said, who has he really beat?
[quote comment=”365173″]If not for TUF, we wouldn’t even be talking about serra in the same sentence as the words “title fight” because like others have said, who has he really beat?[/quote]
GSP. The legend.
If it was n’t for TUF?? He was given an opportunity as well as bunch of other fighters..he made the best of it. Why did GSP let Serra get so ” lucky “..in a fight he should not of even broken a sweat in??
Why did GSP tap??
The arugement of why he is in the driver’s seat of the ww’s..he took his destiny in his own hands..I would even care if GSP beats Serra in their rematch. they would be tied 1 and 1..but watch out now..if Serra beats GSP again.. Serra is up 2-0.
The days of Matt “the Terror” Serra as the UFC WW chamption will soon come to an end!!!! And I get to whitness it with my own eyes!!
WAR RUSH!!!!!!!!!!!
[quote comment=”365123″][quote comment=”365083″]Serra is going to get imbarrassed by GSP.
Lucky shot last time… this time GSP is going to own his ass.[/quote]
it was not a one punch knock out so was it a lucky several punches or maybe a lucky tap out.i don’t think serra will win but i did not think that last time but he is a pretty tough fighter.[/quote]
ya, this lucky punch thing has been done to death, its pretty much agreed that a fighter throws a punch intending it hit someone and when it does, dont be surprised
anyway, i hope gsp kicks his ass all the way off the top 10 list
I think Matt Serra has a big mouth plan and simple. And that big mouth of his just got him in a world of trouble. The first fight both fighters were very respectful with one another. There was nothing really fueling this fight for GSP…and you could see it. NOT THAT I AM SAYING THAT IS ANY EXCUSE FOR GSP LOSING!!
This time…pre-fight…Serra has opened his mouth nice and wide on more than one occassion…giving GSP more than enough reason to close his mouth. People should realize by now that you have a better chance being all buddy/buddy with GSP than making an enemy before the fight.
And that my friends is why Silva 9 times out of 10 will beat GSP if that fight ever happens. Because Silva like GSP usually keeps his mouth shut about his opponents and lets his actions in the ring do the talking.
GSP win TKO/Submission Round 2.
Just watched the first fight again. GSP ate some solid shots to the face durring that fight that didn’t seem to hurt him, untill he got rocked. But I’m pretty sure the shot that did rock him looped around and hit the back of his head while GSP was ducking. Not to take anything away from Serra, just saying lol.
[quote comment=”365104″][quote comment=”365100″]Say what you like about Serra, but he has a great no nonsense style and a great attitude.[/quote]
Serra is in for a rude awakening… Man this guy has a BIG MOUTH.
He lost to;
Karo Parisyan
Din Thomas
BJ Penn
Shonie Carter (hahahaha)
He beat GSP that’s all he has in his resume. He’ll be yesterday’s news after April 19th[/quote]
Why are u laughing that he lost to shonie carter ? Mr. International was pretty good in his day. PLus if u watched that match u wouldve known that serra owned that fight, before the spinning back fist came. He also did real well against the other fighters you mentioned.
Also he won the TUF show, he got his shot and took advantage of it. This is truely a “Rocky” kind of theme goin here.
Sometimes fighters have problems wit certain fighting styles. Gsp prob. doesnt feel right when fighting serra, just a little uncomfortablness and something just feels a little off when hes fighting serra.. then BAM ktfo AGAIN !!!
[quote comment=”365173″]If not for TUF, we wouldn’t even be talking about serra in the same sentence as the words “title fight” because like others have said, who has he really beat?[/quote]
TUF is a tournament. He had to beat three guys on the show, and THEN fight GSP (considered the future of the sport) to win the belt. Nobody gave him anything. He earned a title shot, and beat the best guy in the division (and arguably the best in the world) for the belt.
You can’t call that luck. It’s not even a technically sound argument, as Serra isn’t a wild striker. He’s technically sound, and trained by a great striking trainer. Watch the fight, there was no lucky shot; just a lot of well executed combinations that put GSP on the floor.
For the record, I am prediciting GSP to win, but I won’t be that shocked if Serra takes it again. And whether or not he does, you have to give him his credit. He earned that belt, like him or not.
Props to Serra.
If you don’t believe in yourself, there is no point stepping into the octagon.
That being said, he’ll get owned big time. GSP is hell bent on rectifying a previous embarrassment.
[quote comment=”365205″]I think Matt Serra has a big mouth plan and simple. And that big mouth of his just got him in a world of trouble. The first fight both fighters were very respectful with one another. There was nothing really fueling this fight for GSP…and you could see it. NOT THAT I AM SAYING THAT IS ANY EXCUSE FOR GSP LOSING!!
This time…pre-fight…Serra has opened his mouth nice and wide on more than one occassion…giving GSP more than enough reason to close his mouth. People should realize by now that you have a better chance being all buddy/buddy with GSP than making an enemy before the fight.
And that my friends is why Silva 9 times out of 10 will beat GSP if that fight ever happens. Because Silva like GSP usually keeps his mouth shut about his opponents and lets his actions in the ring do the talking.
GSP win TKO/Submission Round 2.[/quote]
Keep in mind, the only reason Serra started saying anything about GSP was because GSP starting making sorry excuses about the fight later on. Do your research, GSP admitted he didn’t train hard enough for the fight and wasn’t mentally there, which are sorry excuses. When nobody gives you credit for winning, even the guy you beat, you’re bound to have something to say about it.
[quote comment=”365216″][quote comment=”365173″]If not for TUF, we wouldn’t even be talking about serra in the same sentence as the words “title fight” because like others have said, who has he really beat?[/quote]
TUF is a tournament. He had to beat three guys on the show, and THEN fight GSP (considered the future of the sport) to win the belt. Nobody gave him anything. He earned a title shot, and beat the best guy in the division (and arguably the best in the world) for the belt.
You can’t call that luck. It’s not even a technically sound argument, as Serra isn’t a wild striker. He’s technically sound, and trained by a great striking trainer. Watch the fight, there was no lucky shot; just a lot of well executed combinations that put GSP on the floor.
For the record, I am prediciting GSP to win, but I won’t be that shocked if Serra takes it again. And whether or not he does, you have to give him his credit. He earned that belt, like him or not.[/quote]
Yeah I agree. Like Someone already said, for all we know Serra could have GSP’s number. Can’t count him out so easily.
[quote comment=”365209″][quote comment=”365104″][quote comment=”365100″]Say what you like about Serra, but he has a great no nonsense style and a great attitude.[/quote]
Serra is in for a rude awakening… Man this guy has a BIG MOUTH.
He lost to;
Karo Parisyan
Din Thomas
BJ Penn
Shonie Carter (hahahaha)
He beat GSP that’s all he has in his resume. He’ll be yesterday’s news after April 19th[/quote]
Why are u laughing that he lost to shonie carter ? Mr. International was pretty good in his day. PLus if u watched that match u wouldve known that serra owned that fight, before the spinning back fist came. He also did real well against the other fighters you mentioned.
Also he won the TUF show, he got his shot and took advantage of it. This is truely a “Rocky” kind of theme goin here.
Sometimes fighters have problems wit certain fighting styles. Gsp prob. doesnt feel right when fighting serra, just a little uncomfortablness and something just feels a little off when hes fighting serra.. then BAM ktfo AGAIN !!![/quote]
I know Serra is no push over, however I can’t stand that mouth of his. Did you see the interview with him and GSP on TSN’S off the record? Serra acts like his the greatest ever. GSP is all class like A. Silva.
I disagree with the notion that there are no “lucky punches”.
I mean, yes, obviously fighters punch with the intention to hit the opponent, but, heck, let me put it this way.
I’m sure if I threw 890311389018309183 punches at Fedor, at least one will get through and knock him the hell out.
I don’t even care how good a fighter he is.
Yes, it was a good punch by Serra, but.
I guess what I’m saying is that he’s lucky GSP didn’t block it? 0_o.
Here’s a nice clip of Serra taking Gomi’s lunch money in a grappling match.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4860108086051561863&q=matt serra&total=309&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=2
I guess the link is too long, so copy and paste
[quote comment=”365206″]Just watched the first fight again. GSP ate some solid shots to the face durring that fight that didn’t seem to hurt him, untill he got rocked. But I’m pretty sure the shot that did rock him looped around and hit the back of his head while GSP was ducking. Not to take anything away from Serra, just saying lol.[/quote]
I’ve said that from the beginning. I watched this fight over and over because I had to figure out how Serra could have possible hurt GSP with punches. Who has Serra KO’d??? It was that shot to the back of the neck that hurt GSP and then he couldn’t defend himself. I’m sure Serra didn’t do it on purpose. I don’t think that will happen again though. Serra is in big trouble this time. I tried and I can’t figure out anyway Serra will pull this off short of a accidental illegal punch.
LOL people are giving serra WAY too much credit based on that last fight, try watching his last “5″ fights. The Gsp who fought hughes would completely destroy serra and he wouldn’t make it out of the first round. News flash, serra is the one coming off a injuring this time and Gsp is better than ever, has the advantage in that he already fought serra once and will know what to expect. I expect the pace of this fight to be fast and furious with serra coming in over confident and gsp coming in with a major point to prove. Serra hits the canvas from a leg kick, gsp goes for the rear naked and gets it, serra screams of over confidence to me and with gsp that is a fatal mistake, he’s going to lose and in humiliating fashion, you wait.
After this fight, Matt Serra will be spelled “BIATCH!”
By the way in 17 fights the only time gsp was rocked was the forearm to the back of the head by serra, hitting the back of the head, “unintentional” of course. Gsp has a good chin, serra just him him perfectly, a hit I’ve never seen before in the octagon, and I’ve seen a lot of fights. I’ve never seen a fighter lose his equilibrium like gsp did, serra did a good job on finishing gsp but come one what are the odds of something like that happening again, I’m a gambler and I wouldn’t bet on it, its throwing your money away.
GSP is the classiest fighter out there but a part of me kind of hopes he stands over Serra for a few seconds after he knocks him out and then does a one handed cartwheel.
The only thing I like about Serra is his imitation of Hughes on the TUF series. That is only because I don’t like Hughes either. They are both arrogant asses, or “dicks” as Serra would say. Hope when they fight they just beat the crap out of each other with Hughes pulling out the split decision, only because he is a decorated veteran and Serra is a one punch wonder.
Gsp will be a angry monster for this fight and serra will be maybe 70% at best, no way he can train full tilt while recovering from an injury like that. The guys for the betting odds are nuts, the first fight should have been -500 in favor of gsp considering his lack of training and coming off an injury and for this fight it should be -1000 to -1200 in my opinion, gsp has a much better chance this time.
I think this fight will def. be more competive than Hughes/GSP III but if GSP fights the same style as he has been lately (wrestle and GNP) then I predict a third round TKO by GSP. Go GSP, then take out Fitch, and then lets see Silva vs GSP in a super fight with a catch weight of about 180 lbs.
Serra’s 15 minutes of fame are coming to an end. Serra is a good fighter but GSP is really set on getting that title back and beating Serra. He lost, granted, but I think that lose taught him more than beating Serra the first time would have. Props to Serra for coming out strong in that fight and taking it to him. I think Serra’s big advantage is that he’s not afraid of GSP…he wasn’t the first time and certainly not this time around.
The problem is that GSP’s skills are faw and away better than Serra’s. GSP is going to come into this fight with a great game plan made up by Grag Jackson and I think it will be very technical and he’s really going to use his reach to get in a few nice shots, then move to a different angle and do the same until a takedown presents itself. If Serra gets dazed even for a second, watch GSP pounce on him and beat the crap right out of him.
Serra is good but GSP is just flat out better and he’s still evolving as a fighter. The best GSP is yet to come and I’m glad I’ll be there first hand to see the downward spiral of Serra. I hope Hughes beats Serra after this too cause Serra really does have a big mouth and is a little full of himself since he got that belt.
[quote comment=”365104″][quote comment=”365100″]Say what you like about Serra, but he has a great no nonsense style and a great attitude.[/quote]
Serra is in for a rude awakening… Man this guy has a BIG MOUTH.
He lost to;
Karo Parisyan
Din Thomas
BJ Penn
Shonie Carter (hahahaha)
He beat GSP that’s all he has in his resume. He’ll be yesterday’s news after April 19th[/quote]
Ok ****
WAR SERRA! people will understand why he was chosen as coach after he won TUF… Serra is the real deal..
[quote comment=”365119″]This fighter will be more competitive than many of you may think. I expect GSP to win the match, but it will be more competitive than GSP vs. Hughes 3 was, thats for sure![/quote]
Too right!! Hughes was so bad in that fight, wasn’t even real Hughes to me, and I hate the guy, but he is better than what he showed against GSP. He just didn’t look like he was in it mentally. Serra WILL be in it mentally, that is for sure, that guy has a true “fighters” spirit, and he has too much pride to pussy out in any way.
I think GSP will win, t.k.o round 3
But I’m rooting for Serra because he deserves some credit for all he has done inside and outside the Octagon.
[quote comment=”365119″]This fighter will be more competitive than many of you may think. I expect GSP to win the match, but it will be more competitive than GSP vs. Hughes 3 was, thats for sure![/quote]
I agree. It’s no secret that GSP has shown some mental weakness in the past. It wasn’t one devastating knockout punch that ended the fight. It was a punch that stunned him, then another one that stunned him, then ground and pound that ended it. GSP had oppurtunity to throw back after the first big shot landed or dance around to regain some composure. I don’t by any means think Serra will dominate GSP as he did in the first fight, but I would have to think the devastating loss is still lingering in GSP’s head. Still GSP should when this. I hope to see some ground action in this fight. Serra’s bjj and GSP’s always improving ground game would be interesting to watch.
[quote comment=”365270″]After this fight, Matt Serra will be spelled “BIATCH!”[/quote]
Dude..for the last time…I AM ToeLock!!! Find your own name please, I don’t want people thinking your comments are mine! Not that any of mine actually make any sense
I just saw that video the other day and it was the first time i realized GSP actually tapped due to strikes. i thought it was just ref stoppage. interesting detail.
i like serra but i really hope he’s not the guy that has GSP’s number. i think serra as champ would be short lived.
[quote comment=”365102″]Serra in a fight that was said ” don’t bother showing up ” Serra your fighting GSP..he is GSP..I ran into Serra at the Ring of Combat on March 16, 2007 and I wished him luck and he said to me
” I’m going to bring to him ”
I believe then and still do now that Serra maybe GSP’s Krpytonite..I didn’t think it part 1 would of went down with a brutal assualt GSP was under. What I find strange is most people felt then and feel now..Serra is going to get killed yada yada..a fight is a fight..and Serra hate him or like shows up to fight.
If GSP s looking passed Serra..at other weight divisions and what not. He will not be that guy. a la Anderson Silva..I like GSP I just like Serra’s chances even though this time no surprise and home tuff advantege to the Canadian. Lert’s see what goes down.. my bet is Serra does it again. Serra knows how to beat GSP..he did it already..Does GSP knw how to beat Serra?? That has yet to happen. He will get a second chance at UFC 84.[/quote]
Wake the fuck up dude. Serra is gonna get pancaked and then he is gonna lose to Hughes. Wait and see.
i like matt serra alot, however i think it’s funny how he tries to act like being an underdog and not getting his due rolls of his back like water on a duck. it clearly bothers him that people don’t put him in the same class as st. pierre otherwise he wouldn’t feel the need to repeatedly make snide little sideswipes at georges.
serra is a good fighter, nobody should ever think otherwise. he’s fought top quality opponents and hung in there. the problem now is he obviously fought a mentally fucked up st. pierre who didn’t do his homework, didn’t properly prepare, and he paid for it dearly.
this time around i’m surprised how many people are doubting st. pierre. this is a guy who performs amazingly under pressure and when he puts his mind to something, he usually comes out and destroys people.
sure serra can win again, i just think the likelyhood is so minute considering st. pierre’s new found understanding of how he needs to prepare himself and his mind. i see st. pierre coming out, exchanging for a bit, then midway through the first round, taking serra down and top controlling him with gnp and even the possibility of subbing serra. i know it sounds fantastic…how would he ever sub a gracie trained bb bjj guy? put it this way, st. pierre has a habit of making good fighters look extremely weak at the strongest part of their games. his wrestling will prove to much for serra who’s never had a guy like st. pierre on top of him working him. i doubt there will be much stand up or clinch work with a guy so short who will have obvious dirty boxing advantage in the clinch. i really wonder what serra’s game is going to be? you have to think, most of his prep is going to be defensive prep, which is probably smart. can’t wait.
Before anyone can start saying that Serra has GSP’s number, they need to wait and see what happens in this 2nd fight. If he loses, then yea, but only when that happens. Did Matt Hughes have GSP’s number when he beat him the first fight? Hell no, and Hughes got destroyed the next 2 fights. Serra will definitely be a tougher fight than Hughes though.
Im not gonna say that Serra got lucky in his last fight like alot of people are saying. He was the better fighter that night and deserved the win. He took it to GSP, plain and simple.
But this time around GSP will be reday, focused and determined to avenge that loss. I excpect the best GSP we’ve seen to date and I cant see Serra lasting in this one. GSP will dominate Serra, guranteed
[quote comment=”365116″][quote comment=”365104″][quote comment=”365100″]Say what you like about Serra, but he has a great no nonsense style and a great attitude.[/quote]
Serra is in for a rude awakening… Man this guy has a BIG MOUTH.
He lost to;
Karo Parisyan
Din Thomas
BJ Penn
Shonie Carter (hahahaha)
He beat GSP that’s all he has in his resume. He’ll be yesterday’s news after April 19th[/quote]
those are some good fighters that he lost to no shame there and he gave them all a great fight.[/quote]
but the point is….he lost TOO ALL THEM FIGHTERS!!!!!!!
[quote comment=”365209″][quote comment=”365104″][quote comment=”365100″]Say what you like about Serra, but he has a great no nonsense style and a great attitude.[/quote]
Serra is in for a rude awakening… Man this guy has a BIG MOUTH.
He lost to;
Karo Parisyan
Din Thomas
BJ Penn
Shonie Carter (hahahaha)
He beat GSP that’s all he has in his resume. He’ll be yesterday’s news after April 19th[/quote]
Why are u laughing that he lost to shonie carter ? Mr. International was pretty good in his day. PLus if u watched that match u wouldve known that serra owned that fight, before the spinning back fist came. He also did real well against the other fighters you mentioned.
Also he won the TUF show, he got his shot and took advantage of it. This is truely a “Rocky” kind of theme goin here.
Sometimes fighters have problems wit certain fighting styles. Gsp prob. doesnt feel right when fighting serra, just a little uncomfortablness and something just feels a little off when hes fighting serra.. then BAM ktfo AGAIN !!![/quote]
BAM ktfo AGAIN !!!……lol! nice!
why are people on here trying to bring up serra’s last 5 match ups like they are something to go by? The whole point in the tuf show was so that guys who hadnt had much luck could have a chance to re-develop themselves as fighters - he has worked on his stand up so much that he is now as dangerous as stand up fighters come - forget about these gsp lovers sayin lucky this n that - matt hughes even knows that Serra has a huge! right hand. Im betting on Serra again.
If you bet on Serra last time, you should go 2 for 2 and bet on GSP this time
[quote comment=”365392″]If you bet on Serra last time, you should go 2 for 2 and bet on GSP this time ;)[/quote]
i dunno bout that, i should really, but i know serra will put another beatdown on gsp
I would love to see Serra win..just to see Dana’s face. The MMA Golden Boy whom he wants to ride all the way to the bank..can’t beat this lil’ Itailian guy. I would find that funny.
Winner of Serra - St. Pierre (St. Pierre) should fight Anderson Silva. That’s the way it’s gotta be
[quote comment=”365362″][quote comment=”365116″][quote comment=”365104″][quote comment=”365100″]Say what you like about Serra, but he has a great no nonsense style and a great attitude.[/quote]
Serra is in for a rude awakening… Man this guy has a BIG MOUTH.
He lost to;
Karo Parisyan
Din Thomas
BJ Penn
Shonie Carter (hahahaha)
He beat GSP that’s all he has in his resume. He’ll be yesterday’s news after April 19th[/quote]
those are some good fighters that he lost to no shame there and he gave them all a great fight.[/quote]
but the point is….he lost TOO ALL THEM FIGHTERS!!!!!!![/quote]
the point is he does not suck and is a good fighter who beat gsp, the point is than that gsp lost.
Anderson Silva vs. Georges St. Pierre at a catchweight fight to see who is the best pound for pound fighter in the world!
[quote comment=”365407″]Winner of Serra - St. Pierre (St. Pierre) should fight Anderson Silva. That’s the way it’s gotta be[/quote]
The winner fights the 1 number contender IMO : Jon Fitch. The WW Champ should and will have numerious title defenses in his division. He has to show complete dominance..before talking about moving around in weight and challenging other Champs.
After serra gets his head kicked off his shoulders by GSP he should move back down to lightweight and get strangled by bj penn. I dont think he won by luck last april he won fair and square but I think this fight will go down much differently.
Serra should have his head examined…I really wouldn’t want to keep giving GSP more and more reason to kill me…GSP is going to absolutely send Serra back to wear he belongs…the bottom of the weight class…I would say he should be fighting in the IFL but it will even be hard to do that when GSP breaks apart his ugly mug..Serra is just going to be another victim of the best P4P fighter in the UFC
[quote comment=”365427″]After serra gets his head kicked off his shoulders by GSP he should move back down to lightweight and get strangled by bj penn. I dont think he won by luck last april he won fair and square but I think this fight will go down much differently.[/quote]
Strangled by BJ Penn??? No disrespect to the LW Champ the Prodigy..but did you see there fight at the Mohegan Sun?? It was as close to going to draw as I’ve ever seen. Should been one more round..BJ won it by a tight split decision. Serra can hang with BJ Penn.
I don’t think some people know this, but “Rocky” is fiction. Here’s some reality for you though: Buster Douglas.
[quote comment=”365448″]I don’t think some people know this, but “Rocky” is fiction. Here’s some reality for you though: Buster Douglas.[/quote]
Very True..but this story has a likeness to Rocky..cuz GSP could play Ivan Drago..and Serra can play Rock..GSP doesn’t look like Tyson and Serra does not look like Buster.
[quote comment=”365445″][quote comment=”365427″]After serra gets his head kicked off his shoulders by GSP he should move back down to lightweight and get strangled by bj penn. I dont think he won by luck last april he won fair and square but I think this fight will go down much differently.[/quote]
Strangled by BJ Penn??? No disrespect to the LW Champ the Prodigy..but did you see there fight at the Mohegan Sun?? It was as close to going to draw as I’ve ever seen. Should been one more round..BJ won it by a tight split decision. Serra can hang with BJ Penn.[/quote]
Serra vs penn was many years ago serra would get smashed.
[quote comment=”365426″][quote comment=”365407″]Winner of Serra - St. Pierre (St. Pierre) should fight Anderson Silva. That’s the way it’s gotta be[/quote]
The winner fights the 1 number contender IMO : Jon Fitch. The WW Champ should and will have numerious title defenses in his division. He has to show complete dominance..before talking about moving around in weight and challenging other Champs.[/quote]
PhilQNY: No Worries buddy, Dana already awarded the next title shot to Fitch. I think a thread about this was made during that week when you were absent from this site!
[quote comment=”365481″][quote comment=”365426″][quote comment=”365407″]Winner of Serra - St. Pierre (St. Pierre) should fight Anderson Silva. That’s the way it’s gotta be[/quote]
The winner fights the 1 number contender IMO : Jon Fitch. The WW Champ should and will have numerious title defenses in his division. He has to show complete dominance..before talking about moving around in weight and challenging other Champs.[/quote]
PhilQNY: No Worries buddy, Dana already awarded the next title shot to Fitch. I think a thread about this was made during that week when you were absent from this site![/quote]
Don’t remind me. Thanks Bud.
[quote comment=”365475″][quote comment=”365445″][quote comment=”365427″]After serra gets his head kicked off his shoulders by GSP he should move back down to lightweight and get strangled by bj penn. I dont think he won by luck last april he won fair and square but I think this fight will go down much differently.[/quote]
Strangled by BJ Penn??? No disrespect to the LW Champ the Prodigy..but did you see there fight at the Mohegan Sun?? It was as close to going to draw as I’ve ever seen. Should been one more round..BJ won it by a tight split decision. Serra can hang with BJ Penn.[/quote]
Serra vs penn was many years ago serra would get smashed.[/quote]
Same as if Serra would ever fight GSP would get smashed too right??
[quote comment=”365488″][quote comment=”365475″][quote comment=”365445″][quote comment=”365427″]After serra gets his head kicked off his shoulders by GSP he should move back down to lightweight and get strangled by bj penn. I dont think he won by luck last april he won fair and square but I think this fight will go down much differently.[/quote]
Strangled by BJ Penn??? No disrespect to the LW Champ the Prodigy..but did you see there fight at the Mohegan Sun?? It was as close to going to draw as I’ve ever seen. Should been one more round..BJ won it by a tight split decision. Serra can hang with BJ Penn.[/quote]
Serra vs penn was many years ago serra would get smashed.[/quote]
Same as if Serra would ever fight GSP would get smashed too right??[/quote]
I find it kind of funny how some people like to throw Matt Serra rez in the air..and say he lost to him and him and sucks..what not..but when you brake down how those fights went..if it was close TKO/submitted/ ( which Serra has only been stopped once in his career ” Shonie ” ) or a split decision that could of went either way..it get’s turned around like ” but those fights were a long time ago “..I don’t get it. I don’t care if Serra loses to GSP at UFC 84..he is tuff noise..BJJ Master..with heart..look at Randy he has how many L’s??? Still a UFC Legend.
Matt Serra has GSP’s number?? LOL….ok??? I’m sure some people would have thought that Hughes had his number after GSP/Hughes 1. Clearly not the case. 04/19/09…Keep your mouth shut and your eyes open.
the last time i saw GSP pis off, he BEAT the shit out of Matt Hughes i cant imagine what his going to do to MATT SERRA
GSP ARM BAR 2 ROUND
The GSP nuthuggers just make me want to see Serra, who I don’t even like, win again. The excuse making would be off the charts here and on Sherdog.
I like Serra, I really do but GSP keeps on improving and Serra will not surprise GSP this time around.
[quote comment=”365515″]the last time i saw GSP pis off, he BEAT the shit out of Matt Hughes i cant imagine what his going to do to MATT SERRA
GSP ARM BAR 2 ROUND[/quote]
If GSP wins. it would be by TKO/GnP he will not..I repeat. he will not armbar/choke/traingle/nada of that nature..Serra is a World Class BJJ fighter..how many times has Serra been submitted in his career : O
Knowing Georges’s mental state this time around….Serra has a snowballs chance in hell of pulling this one out of his ass.
Early odds for this fight are:
GSP (favorite): minus 450
Serra (underdog): plus 300
It’s hard not to feel sorry for Serra in a way. He had the fight of his life and instead of it being viewed as the culmination of his years of preparation as a fighter; his skills or anything else- a lot of people view it as an anomaly. Serra didn’t get the automatic respect afforded to most champions. It clearly bothers him- despite the fact that he claims it doesn’t time and time again.
I feel sorry for the guy- and I know that he’s a really good fighter- and a very skilled BJJ guy. But he talks so damn much it’s hard to be sympathetic about the lack of respect he gets. He talked so much trash to Matt Hughes (whom I dislike) that