Matt Hughes vs. Matt Serra

Co-Main Event | Welterweight · 170 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout May 23, 2009
W
Hughes defeats Serra
L
Decision, Unanimous 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
vs.
Decision 3 Rounds Unanimous
◀︎
▶︎
"The Terror"

Fighter Comparison

42-7-0

Climbed to 43-7
Pro
Record
10-5-0

Fell to 10-6
-253
(Moderate Favorite)
Betting Odds
+218
(Moderate Underdog)

United States
Nation

United States
Hillsboro
Illinois
Fights out of
East Meadow
New York
35
+7 mos, 1 week, 3 days
Age at Fight 34
+11 mos, 3 wks
170.0 lbs
(77.1 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
171.0 lbs
(77.6 kgs)
5'9"
(176cm)
Height
5'6"
(168cm)
73.0"
(185cm)
Reach
68.0"
(173cm)
Finney's HIT Squad Gym Serra Jiu-Jitsu

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 98

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida
  • Date: Saturday 05.23.2009
  • Referee: Steve Mazzagatti
  • Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Co-Main Event (fight 10 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Hughes Disclosed Pay: $260,000
  • Serra Disclosed Pay: $135,000
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Videos & Highlights

    Promo Video  |  Matt Hughes vs. Matt Serra UFC 98 Promo Video

    Watch this promo video highlighting the grudge match between Matt Hughes and Matt Serra.

  • Video Blog  |  Matt Serra UFC 98 Video Blog 1

    Watch Matt Serra's official UFC 98 video blog leading up to his fight with Matt Hughes.

  • Video Blog  |  Matt Serra UFC 98 Video Blog 2

    Watch Matt Serra's official UFC 98 video blog leading up to his fight with Matt Hughes.

  • Video Blog  |  Matt Serra UFC 98 Video Blog 3

    Watch Matt Serra's official UFC 98 video blog leading up to his fight with Matt Hughes.