I really don’t see Serra beating GSP again. Although I didn’t see him doing it the first time.

You should take your time coming back Matt. Might as well hold the belt as long as you can. GSP is coming for you.

Who knows? Matt Sera just may have GSP’s number…

Oh man I just want him to finally get stomped, and for all this nonsense to be over so some other fighters can start getting their shot at the title. The gridlock is hurting WW division. I just hope he remembers to “Breath…Breath… Breath and then Sleep”

i like both fighters, ofcourse, but serra is the underdog

come one matt!

Serra will knock GSP out again and he will be the undisputed UFC WW Champion.

Every dog has his day, but its time to put big mouth Serra to sleep for the night.

does any body honestly think Serra could pull this off i sure as hell do

You know Matt Serra, you are actually popular in Canada.

It’s Matt Hughes and Tim Slyvia that we don’t like.

Who knows? Matt Sera just may have GSP’s number…

  Nobody has anyones number examples
 serra/carter 1 carter won
 serra/carter 2 serra won
 hughes/penn 1 penn won
 hughes/penn 2 hughes won
 hughes/gsp 1 hughes won
 hughes/gsp 2 gsp won
 hughes/gsp 3 gsp won
 penn/pulver 1 pulver won
 penn/pulver 2 penn won
 cro cop/randleman 1 randleman won
 cro cop/randleman 2 cro cop won
I could go on an on, if any two fighters go at it, no two fights are the same and its impossible to predict how or what round a fight will end in. To say serra has gsp’s number is ridiculous after one fight that was ended by a quick tko, you really think gsp will make all the same mistakes again? I don’t know what will happen and neither does anyone else but I think its a pretty safe bet that it will be different than there last fight. Contrary to things I’ve said serra is no joke and has excellent bjj and heavy hands but I also feel if gsp come’s prepared mentally and physically like he did at ufc 79 and doesn’t underestimate serra’s punching power he’ll win and win easily. I guess we’ll all just have to wait for april to see what happen’s I just hope both guys are at the top of there game and come well prepared so there’s no excuses on either guys part.

Serra will knock GSP out again and he will be the undisputed UFC WW Champion.

I would love for that to happen…that would symbolic..david vs goliath..but GsP has been beat before by Serra ..Gsp is talented..the hardest thing to do is to win with talent when your expected to win..I`m a fan of GsP`s..but I`m a big fan of Serra`s..I believe Serra upset him once and may upset him again..Gsp is the universal MMa Solider..and Serra the Italian stallionaire..this being a battle with drama back and forth..GsP`s wins it`s good for MMa..and we might get to see Serra vs Hughes..if Serra wins it`s great for mma..I believe martial arts..it`s a about the smaller beating the stronger and bigger..Gsp is a big fighter..and serra a small fighter..but if small fighter shows up with a big fight..big fighter may be in Big Trouble in Montreal..

Thing is that MATT SERRA IS NO AFRAID of GSP, he ain’t f*cking around, he will try and knock him the f*ck out again!

I would love for that to happen…that would symbolic..david vs goliath..but GsP has been beat before by Serra ..Gsp is talented..the hardest thing to do is to win with talent when your expected to win..I`m a fan of GsP`s..but I`m a big fan of Serra`s..I believe Serra upset him once and may upset him again..Gsp is the universal MMa Solider..and Serra the Italian stallionaire..this being a battle with drama back and forth..GsP`s wins it`s good for MMa..and we might get to see Serra vs Hughes..if Serra wins it`s great for mma..I believe martial arts..it`s a about the smaller beating the stronger and bigger..Gsp is a big fighter..and serra a small fighter..but if small fighter shows up with a big fight..big fighter may be in Big Trouble in Montreal..

We will throw a big party again when Serra wins. I was confident that Serra would win the first match and that is NO FLUKE. Serra will shut everyone up for good with the DEATH of GSP.

There is always a big after party when Serra wins, VERY big!
You guys should come out!!:)

Serra via vicious overhand forearm!! LMAO

i just love serras staredown like him just looking up at the dude with this look on his face like “ima whoop this dudes ass”

Some fighters styles just don’t match up well… GSP just might be that guy who doesn’t match well with Serra… GSP seems much more focused this time around though.. I would imagine he was looking past Serra a bit the 1st time… don’t think he will make the same mistake again.

Ever since GSP discovered he was the greatest wrestler who ever lived he looks incredible. Serra got so lucky the 1st time, this time GSP will take him down and pound him ala Koschek, and Hughes. Also, Serra saying Canadians don’t like him….self esteem issues??? Though I’ll defidently be decked out in red and white for that one….it will be a slaughter.

Serra is a gamer for sure and I admire his attitude, good for him he won, the poor guy has had so much bad luck in the past, its about time good things happened to him. To be the highlight reel for the ufc for years after his loss to shonie carter, a fight he was winning until the end, which derailed his career. To be honest I almost always root for the underdog and serra will be a huge underdog again but gsp is one of my favorite fighters because of his skill and also his humble attitude. I used to be a bigger hughes fan and was very disappointed the first time he lost to gsp and disliked gsp at the time, and I’m a canadian but gsp over time has impressed me with both his attitude and his performance. If serra does win again it’s not the death of gsp, he’ll always be with in the top 5 of any division he’s in and can rebound but unfortunately for serra I don’t think he can. I feel hughes has pasted his prime and will most likely never win the belt again. I wish both serra and gsp the best and may the best man win.

Maybe Serra well refrain from using the male genetelia in refering to GSP. That was getting old.

GSP in rnd 2

I like serra but wouldn’t consider him one of my favorite fighters. My top five favorite fighters are:
 georges st.pierre
 matt hughes
 bj penn
 anderson silva
 randy couture
 
 not sure what order though, bj penn is the best fighter pound for pound and the most naturally talented but also the laziest. Gsp is the most well rounded and seems to be better than ever right now. Hughes is a legend and the most dominate welter weight of all time, I still feel he’s one of the top 3 in that division. anderson silva is a wicked striker and by far the best striker in mma to me and is just awesome to watch fight. Randy is a stud and impressed the hell out of me with his last two fights, and is also a classy guy. All these fighter are great not sure any one is better than the next there all good in there own way.

WOW!! Listening to alot of you’s saying “Serra might have GSP’s number”, or “Serra is the real deal and will knock GSP out”… LOL!!! You kidding me?!?!?! WATCH THE FIRST FIGHT AGAIN! Yes GSP came ill-prepared, BUT IT WAS A LUCKY PUNCH!! GSP will absolutely destroy Serra. Anyone who doesn’t think so or anyone who’s bad mouthing GSP, honestly, grow up! I wouldn’t be surprised one bit if you were americans who ain’t happy Hughes got beat bad! Serra has absolutely NOTHING ON GSP! Serra a true champion? Who did he beat to get that title shot? And how many times has he defended it yet after having the belt for what, 9 months now?

“I’m definitly up to get my ass kicked by George St. Pierre in April”

- Matt Serra

Yeah, it’s funny seeing how people project. Like people talking about Chuck’s newest winning streak. He’s won 1 out of the last 3. That’s no winning streak. Now Serra has GSP’s number? No one has the number of someone with the skill of GSP. Look at how many truly skilled fighters he’s destroyed!

If GSP was a bit of a cock then I’d understand that maybe his attitude could get the best of him. But he’s so dedicated and focused and humble. It’s just awesome. I was a little nervous for him before the Hughes fight. I felt embarrassed about that afterwards. I’d take all bets and give odds for GSP no problem.

As a Canadian I like Serra so much I feel very bad for the wrath that awaits him.

Ever since GSP discovered he was the greatest wrestler who ever lived he looks incredible. Serra got so lucky the 1st time, this time GSP will take him down and pound him ala Koschek, and Hughes. Also, Serra saying Canadians don’t like him….self esteem issues??? Though I’ll defidently be decked out in red and white for that one….it will be a slaughter.

Lucky is a one punch knockout! Serra placed a punch that rocked GSP, then he took his time and rocked him some more, took his time and then mounted GSP and blasted away. That was a punch that was designed to land and cause harm, Serra didn’t punch to hurt he punched to kill and won. Look out GSP, you are getting what you asked for!

I think that the rematch will be a tight one. I noticed that around 90% thinks that GSP will come out as a winner. Probably because the majority finds him to be a more entertaining fighter. Well i belive Serra has a better chance to win, the reason why is, in my opinion Serra has a better stand up game then GSP. My guess is that GSP knows that and he will try to take him down but Serra is short and explosive and it will be hard for GSP to take him down. And if he takes him down its quite hard to do armbars or triangle chokes and other submisson on short, compact and explosive guys. So My guess is that Serra will win the punch exchanges and come out as a winner. I still think GSP has a chance of winning, i just belive Serra have a greater chance.

They are both great fighters, all respect for them.

Ray

I don’t remember Serra taking his time. He rocked GSP and then took advantage of it like any good fighter would. There is no way to tell if it will happen again. If GPS fought Hughes again I he would be dominating and slamming him the whole fight. I’m surprised that Serra has so many believers here. So maybe they know something I don’t.
One of the best things about this sport is that anything can happen.

Serra is only a good BJJ guy and I’m not even convinced he’s better than GSP in it.

I’ve never seen Serra dominate in BJJ like GSP did over Hughes.

I know Serra doesn’t like hearing this, but his win over GSP was a fluke.

Serra is only a good BJJ guy and I’m not even convinced he’s better than GSP in it.

I’ve never seen Serra dominate in BJJ like GSP did over Hughes.

I know Serra doesn’t like hearing this, but his win over GSP was a fluke.

-Serra’s got heavy hands, he’s pretty fast and his boxing has improved. GSP has to respect that, solve the problem and there will be no problem for GSP.

I like Serra and GSP but I got to call ’em as I see ’em.

It annoys me that everyone is so quick to dismiss Serra. don’t get me wrong, I’m a big GSP fan and am well aware of his talent.

But Serra has great BJJ and heavy hands. He’s no joke and shouldn’t be taken lightly. It’s not like the losses on his record are to chumps…

im sure Matt Serra will come out with a new game plan,not aggresive,but in the mid fight serra will become desperate as he finds out that GSP is winning the fight,& serra will try throw bombs again wishing that one connects.like he did before

serra is an incredibly underated fighter

i rewatched his fight with the heat from a few years back ufc 50 something iirc

and his hands are very good

he does have 1 punch KO power as he showed against gsp and he does capitalise should one big shot stun his opponent

strangely i think serras besst chance is to keep it standing
and by that i mean rtry to avoid gsps takedowns somehow as theres no real chance of serra successfully shooting on GSP

i guess if he has GSP stunned then he could possibly try to take his back or get on top
but id seriously suggest he stepped back and let his hands go if gsp is falling around the ring like a drunk like he was in the first fight after being stunned

to beat gsp your probably going to have to either outbox him, get a lucky punch in, or maybe utilise a muay thai clinch as i havent really seen him tested in one

hopefully serra will be long odds again so that i can bet on him…i always stick some £££ on any main card guy whos over 5/1 as upsets seem to be very common in mma

Im not sure of anybody els …..but Im sick of those comercials on spike .With Serra beating Gsp ……. Ifthe fight isin Canada Im going to go nuts getting tickets !! does anybody know when tickets will be availble ????

I’m beginning to lose a lot of respect for this site. I used to think that the people on these message boards actually knew their stuff before they talked. I seriously do think that all these Serra hopefuls on here have only seen the Serra-GSP fight and have not seen GSP fight anyone else. GSP holds wins over Mayhem Miller, Karo Parisyan, BJ Penn, Sean Sherk, Josh Koscheck, Frank Trigg, and Matt Hughes twice. Not only did he beat them, he destroyed them. Yeah Penn fought him tough, but its BJ Penn we’re talkin, and GSP still beat him. I want you all to go and look at Serra’s record/opponents. He has beaten nobody until GSP. Yes, he beat GSP, but if you think that we’re gonna see the same GSP we saw on that night, you’re fooling yourself. Matt Serra is lucky to be considered a top-5 welterweight, whereas GSP is a top-3 pound for pound. Serra isn’t even close. The distance between their talent levels is immeasurable. GSP will be both mentally stronger and physically stronger this next time, and the fight goes wherever he chooses. If you disagree, please tell me what you think Serra will do to control the fight. SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME HOW SERRA CONTROLS THIS FIGHT. HE CANNOT CONTROL IT AT ALL. ONLY PRAYER HE HAS IS TO CATCH GSP. Just a little stat here: GSP has been knocked out once. Matt Serra has one knockout. AS I’VE SAID BEFORE, IF YOU THINK WE’LL SEE THE SAME GSP AS THEIR FIRST FIGHT, BE PREPARED TO BE CAUGHT OFFGUARD. He’s coming for HIS belt. A determined GSP…..there’s nothing like him. So keep doubting him, because he fights better with something to prove. Just a matter of time ’til he reigns on top for a long long time.

IS Serra Italian ??

GSP’s ground game looked phenomenal, and his confidence in his stand up seems to have dropped a bit, as he did not use the stand up game much agaisnt Kos or Hughes.
I agree with those that say Serra’s best chance is in the stand up, and Serra’s only been finished like what, once? He has a rock solid head/chin, but then again, GSP is GSP, I can only see GSP winning, but Serra definently posses some descent threats, very interesting, cant wait for this fight.

how many of you guys actually think serra can beat gsp again? if you really think that he can then you really need to look at past fights! look at gsp’s track record. he has fought the best of the best guys and has beat them all! i will admit serra does have heavy hands but how did he even get a title shot? by winning TUF. he didnt face any top ranked guys to even get a title shot! now he walks around like his shit dont stink and he is the best thing ever for the WW division! umm no not hardly! I do believe matt hughes was the best thing ever for the WW division! however i also believe that his time is up. Now its the person who has beat him twice now which is GSP.

I give serra no credit because of a lucky shot,however i guess that is a part of mma. GSP will be ready for him this time and he will be the undisputed champion! take no mercy gsp!

Nobody has anyones number examples

How about Silva v Franklin. Franklins number is pretty “had” in my opinion. If they fought a hundred times, I think it would be 100-0

GSP can EASILY win by lay-n-pray but I doubt he does that. That’s not his style. This will be a good, exciting match.

-Serra’s got heavy hands, he’s pretty fast and his boxing has improved. GSP has to respect that, solve the problem and there will be no problem for GSP.

I like Serra and GSP but I got to call ’em as I see ’em.

Serra’s JiuJitsu is on a different level then Gsp..Gsp is a valetudo machine..when you to talk Jiujitsu..mention BJ Penn..Matt Serra..Marcelo Garcia..and company..chk Leo Santos vs Gsp in a NoGi BJJ fight..He tapped Matt F’n Hughes..to qoute Gsp " I am not impressed with your perfomance "..Gsp super athletic..Serra Super Jiujitsu.

You know Matt Serra, you are actually popular in Canada.

It’s Matt Hughes and Tim Slyvia that we don’t like.

agreed’

I am from Toronto and I am a Matt Serra fan..I was routing for him on the show(tuf4)..But I never thought he would beat GSP..This time it will be different.

I Dont like Hughesus Christ, and Tim Sylvia is a hot/cold fighter, and lately he has been cold,,I was hoping Vera KO’d Timmy.Not a huge fan of him but i hate Hughesus more!

GSP is a machine! He is going to be the next UFC WW champ!
And then we can see Hughesus .vs. Serra so the HYPE was worth it!!

WOW!! Listening to alot of you’s saying “Serra might have GSP’s number”, or “Serra is the real deal and will knock GSP out”… LOL!!! You kidding me?!?!?! WATCH THE FIRST FIGHT AGAIN! Yes GSP came ill-prepared, BUT IT WAS A LUCKY PUNCH!! GSP will absolutely destroy Serra. Anyone who doesn’t think so or anyone who’s bad mouthing GSP, honestly, grow up! I wouldn’t be surprised one bit if you were americans who ain’t happy Hughes got beat bad! Serra has absolutely NOTHING ON GSP! Serra a true champion? Who did he beat to get that title shot? And how many times has he defended it yet after having the belt for what, 9 months now?

Number 1 hehasn’t defended it per Dana wanting a current champ as a coach of reality Tv..blame Dana for that.

Number 2 When preperation meets opportunity it equals Lucky punch..yeah sure.

GsP is a phenoman mma fighter..but to discredit Serra like this is is retarded. Serra has nothing on GsP? Well till now Gsp has nothing on Serra. Oh Gsp wasn’t himself at ufc 69..isn’t he a “true” champion..how many times did he defend his title before losing it Big John Saved Gsp from going to sleep and Serra caving his face in. Serra cracked Gsp in the face..dropped him..and your saying Serra has “nothing” on him..yeah sure.

GSP FTW by strikes or go 3 rounds Unanimous Decision

err I mean 5 rounds

GSP finishes the twerp in round 1 via tko. Serra is finished, the only thing left for him, if he has the guts to do it, is to take a beating from Hughes in the summer. He probably won’t man-up because he is a punk, but if he does, he will end his lucky ride with two brutal losses.
It’s funny, if Hughes and GSP were not such stand up guys, Hughes could have waited until April, won the belt, and retired a champion. He chose the harder road, which is why he is a hall of famer. That type of characters is something that Serra knows nothing about

GSP finishes the twerp in round 1 via tko. Serra is finished, the only thing left for him, if he has the guts to do it, is to take a beating from Hughes in the summer. He probably won’t man-up because he is a punk, but if he does, he will end his lucky ride with two brutal losses.
It’s funny, if Hughes and GSP were not such stand up guys, Hughes could have waited until April, won the belt, and retired a champion. He chose the harder road, which is why he is a hall of famer. That type of characters is something that Serra knows nothing about

Yeah Sure.

GSP is going to KO Serra with a kick in round 2. Serra is just lucky that Dana let him sit on the belt for so long.

I wonder what the betting line will be….Serra 1000 again? Sounds about fair…

I like them both, but I would have really liked to see Serra fight Hughes too bad that may never happen

SERRA come on back and get that ass kicked like it should have the first time .

Also, Serra’s best chance is to get a TKO round 1 again. The longer the match goes on, the more it favours GSP. GSP can use his size advantage to lean and hug on Serra to tire him out, kinda like what Tim Sylvia does. Just look at Serra-Karo. Serra GASSED after round 1, and GSP is stronger than Karo. I see the first few rounds looking like GSP-Kos, with GSP winning rounds but being cautious. Then when Serra tires, GSP will probably finish him. And just because GSP likes to make statements, don’t be surprised if he subs a tired Serra.

Serra will knock GSP out again and he will be the undisputed UFC WW Champion.

Word.

And… I see GSP landing a SICK spinning back-fist at some point in the match, just like Shonie Carter did in both times he fought Serra.

WAR GSP!
I really wish we would have gotten to see Hughes/Serra first, too bad about Serra’s back, herniated disc’s are no joke. Anyway I admit I was nervous for GSP prior to his Hughes fight as although I think he is superior in pretty much every way now as a fighter compared to Hughes, you can never totally count anyone out, let alone a WW legend. While watching/after the fight you have to be utterly amazed at how easy GSP made that fight look, TOTAL control from start to finish.

Serra does pose a risk to GSP – he has beat him once (in my opinion a wild lucky punch, but hey a punch is a punch and he does have heavy hands) and Serrra is no slouch, BUT like a previous poster mentioned does ANYONE really see Serra controlling this fight in ANY way? I think not, this fight will be dictated/controlled by GSP and go the way he wants it to go.

Not that there’s anything wrong with Serra letting the fight come to him but I think it will take another act of God for Serra to beat GSP, the only thing GSP was missing was the mental kick in the ass (which the Serra loss gave him) and now he looks/acts/speaks totally mentally focused in addition to looking even stronger then he did prior to his loss to Serra.

I’m beginning to lose a lot of respect for this site. I used to think that the people on these message boards actually knew their stuff before they talked. I seriously do think that all these Serra hopefuls on here have only seen the Serra-GSP fight and have not seen GSP fight anyone else. GSP holds wins over Mayhem Miller, Karo Parisyan, BJ Penn, Sean Sherk, Josh Koscheck, Frank Trigg, and Matt Hughes twice. Not only did he beat them, he destroyed them. Yeah Penn fought him tough, but its BJ Penn we’re talkin, and GSP still beat him. I want you all to go and look at Serra’s record/opponents. He has beaten nobody until GSP. Yes, he beat GSP, but if you think that we’re gonna see the same GSP we saw on that night, you’re fooling yourself. Matt Serra is lucky to be considered a top-5 welterweight, whereas GSP is a top-3 pound for pound. Serra isn’t even close. The distance between their talent levels is immeasurable. GSP will be both mentally stronger and physically stronger this next time, and the fight goes wherever he chooses. If you disagree, please tell me what you think Serra will do to control the fight.

SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME HOW SERRA CONTROLS THIS FIGHT. HE CANNOT CONTROL IT AT ALL. ONLY PRAYER HE HAS IS TO CATCH GSP. Just a little stat here: GSP has been knocked out once. Matt Serra has one knockout. AS I’VE SAID BEFORE, IF YOU THINK WE’LL SEE THE SAME GSP AS THEIR FIRST FIGHT, BE PREPARED TO BE CAUGHT OFFGUARD. He’s coming for HIS belt. A determined GSP…..there’s nothing like him. So keep doubting him, because he fights better with something to prove. Just a matter of time ’til he reigns on top for a long long time.

Everything you said on here was true BEFORE Serra knocked GSP out the first time as well. And it’s been stated and proven on this very blog time and again that MMAth is not a reliable way to predict fight outcomes. I guess if you knew your stuff you wouldn’t have brought up all of GSP’s past wins as reasons why he will win in April.

I will be laughin my ass off if Serra connects on a few more ‘lucky’ punches in this next fight.

How about Silva v Franklin. Franklins number is pretty “had” in my opinion. If they fought a hundred times, I think it would be 100-0

Yeah that makes perfect sense, Anderson Silva has TKO’d everybody with the exception of Travis Lutter. Outside of GSP Serra has never KO’d anybody and all of his previous wins came from either submission or decision. (four each). To expect that this will end by KO in Serra’s favor is a pipe dream.

Coming into Hughes 3 everyone expected that GSP’s best shot at winning would have came if he kept the fight standing. GSP did score a bit standing, but he won and dominated the fight on the ground.

There are some steep hurdles in the way for Matt Serra to overcome. Last week reports came in that Matt Serra is horribly out of shape. (walking around at 200 lbs) He’s been inactive for a year, and April is only four months away, he’ll need to get in shape and train for five rounds. He won’t have the opportunity to put in over 100 plus rounds of sparring and he doesn’t train with the same caliber of fighters(WBA world champion boxer Joachim Alcine, Olympic caliber wrestlers as well as Greg Jackson is on a totally different level than Ray Longo).

I know guarantees on this site don’t favor to well, but i guarantee that GSP won’t stand in the pocket and try to exchange with Serra.

Matt Serra and Matt Hughes were matched up better in Serra’s favor than this fight. Matt Serra may be comfortable on his back but he’s only ever submitted one guy off his back and that was Kelly Dullanty via leg triangle. I’m not one to put all my eggs in one basket but with GSP knowing that this fight will take place in Montreal, and four months from now, there isn’t a chance in hell that GSP will show up for this fight in the same condition that he did in their first.

One thing that GSP has going for him is that he definitely has better training partners. In addition to boxing w/ WBA champ Alcine and wrestling w/ the national team, he trains MMA with these guys:

David Loiseau
Patrick Cote
Nate Marquardt
Denis Kang
Keith Jardine
Rashad Evans
Fabio Holanda

I hate calling any punch a “lucky punch.” Realistically, no punch that lands against a professional fighter is any luckier than the last. To me, it just seems like an excuse. If GSP had knocked Serra out in short order in the first round, people wouldn’t be saying “lucky punch,” they’d be saying “destruction.” People would talk about how Serra didn’t belong and how GSP put him back in his place.

With that being said, I’m a gigantic GSP fan and honestly can’t wait to see him get that win back over Serra and become the undisputed welterweight champion.

I hate calling any punch a “lucky punch.” Realistically, no punch that lands against a professional fighter is any luckier than the last. To me, it just seems like an excuse. If GSP had knocked Serra out in short order in the first round, people wouldn’t be saying “lucky punch,” they’d be saying “destruction.” People would talk about how Serra didn’t belong and how GSP put him back in his place.

I agree. Serra won fair and square, but I firmly believe that GSP is the better fighter. Even championship teams lose their fair share of games (well, maybe not this year’s Patriots lol).

Everything you said on here was true BEFORE Serra knocked GSP out the first time as well. And it’s been stated and proven on this very blog time and again that MMAth is not a reliable way to predict fight outcomes. I guess if you knew your stuff you wouldn’t have brought up all of GSP’s past wins as reasons why he will win in April.

We call it “probability”- in which past performance does figure in. Even if we don’t look at their records we can see:
Serra hasn’t fought since winning the belt
His opponents are not of the same quality of those faced by GSP
Serra will have had a year long layoff
GSP has improved since his loss- and has surpassed the level he was at prior to that loss
Serra is recovering from herniated discs and is overweight and unable to train
Serra may actually be the one who goes into this fight overconfident based on his constant trash-talking with Hughes
Serra is NOT a better striker than GSP (although if you’ve only watched SERRA vs GSP 1 you might be naive enough to believe that)
Serra has one career TKO (GSP)he has NO knockouts- yes, there is a distinction (his hands aren’t THAT heavy)
Serra’s previous fight vs Lytle was a split
GSP has completely changed his approach to training, has hooked up with Greg Jackson, and is in better shape than ever AND has fought 2 quality opponents in the time that Serra has been sitting on his ass lobbing trash talk at Hughes

Serra is no joke. But I find it funny that he’s talked up as a great fighter on the basis of one fight. Anything can happen in MMA but it is highly unlikely that Serra will win again. His best chance is to do what he does best- slow the pace and hope to grind out a decision. But GSP ain’t Lytle- and he’s going to be a hell of a lot harder to get down on the ground and control- ask Hughes or Koscheck about that.

It’ll be a close fight- GSP by UD.

And GSP should be spending all his time working on spinning back fists. After all, Shonie almost caught him with one again on TUF last year with one.

I completely agree that GSP is the better fighter, and I’m confident he’ll beat Serra handily in their next fight.

does any body honestly think Serra could pull this off

i sure as hell do

no

well you know what they say, its not the size of the dog in the fight, but size of the fight in the dog.i hope Serra beats him again, and to do it in Canada would be icing on the cake.well except for Canadians.

I am a fan of both fighters. Not enough people give Serra the credit he deserves. The man is a UFC vet and a grappling beast, he paid his dues, then got his shot on the reality show. He lived through the hell of being in that house. He was a stand up guy, who became an unofficial coach, helping all his teamates. He won the show, got a title shot and made the best of it. Instead of being overwhelmed at being such a huge underdog, he stepped up to the challenge and brought the fight to GSP and he is, and deserves to be the UFC welter weight champion!

Is GSP the better fighter? duh! Can Serra win again? sure why not, it will be very difficult and highly unlikely, but in the past year and a half Serra has been under pressure constantly and he didnt fold, he stepped up everytime and rose to the occasion.

However its up to GSP. If he does what he is supposed to do, there is no one in the world at 170 that can stop him with the exception of maybe BJ.

To be honest with you all, I thought serra had a great shot at beating Hughes. Serra is a beast off his back, he goes for everything, and his striking was light years ahead of Hughes. I hope that Hughes/Serra still does happen

Number 1 hehasn’t defended it per Dana wanting a current champ as a coach of reality Tv..blame Dana for that.

Number 2 When preperation meets opportunity it equals Lucky punch..yeah sure.

GsP is a phenoman mma fighter..but to discredit Serra like this is is retarded. Serra has nothing on GsP? Well till now Gsp has nothing on Serra. Oh Gsp wasn’t himself at ufc 69..isn’t he a “true” champion..how many times did he defend his title before losing it Big John Saved Gsp from going to sleep and Serra caving his face in. Serra cracked Gsp in the face..dropped him..and your saying Serra has “nothing” on him..yeah sure.

Say what you want about Serra, but dont anyone dare doubt his ju jitsu. AS Phil stated Serra is truly on a different level then GSP when talking about ju jitsu. I would put serra’s ju jitsu up there with the BEST. Dont forget Serra was like an inch away from finishing Karo the same way he did GSP, so I wouldnt exactly say the GSP fight was luck, serra has shown the KO abailty when he decides to let his hands fly. Serra deserves more respect then he gets on this site.

I love it how people say “lucky punch”. How can a punch be lucky? did you not mean to throw it? where u thinking kick, and your arm just shot out and hit someone in the face? The only reason for throwing a punch is with the intentions of landing it, therefore there is no such thing as a lucky punch. Enough wit that crap already!!!!!!!!!

I love it how people say “lucky punch”. How can a punch be lucky? did you not mean to throw it? where u thinking kick, and your arm just shot out and hit someone in the face? The only reason for throwing a punch is with the intentions of landing it, therefore there is no such thing as a lucky punch. Enough wit that crap already!!!!!!!!!

Dear John,
If it doesn’t land where you were aiming for it to go and lands somewhere else due to a convergence of events and causes more damage than the punch you intended to throw and results in you stunning your opponent so you can jump on top of him after he slipped and pummel him with punches and win you a belt- wouldn’t that be a “lucky punch”?

Unless of course Serra was aiming for the back of GSP’s head. If that was where he was aiming- then you’re right- it’s not a lucky punch.

It annoys me that everyone is so quick to dismiss Serra. don’t get me wrong, I’m a big GSP fan and am well aware of his talent.

But Serra has great BJJ and heavy hands. He’s no joke and shouldn’t be taken lightly. It’s not like the losses on his record are to chumps…

carter was a chump and way past his prime.

Everything you said on here was true BEFORE Serra knocked GSP out the first time as well. And it’s been stated and proven on this very blog time and again that MMAth is not a reliable way to predict fight outcomes. I guess if you knew your stuff you wouldn’t have brought up all of GSP’s past wins as reasons why he will win in April.

So since GSP cleaned up the entire WW division en route to winning the title from Hughes, and then loses to Matt Serra on a night where he clearly wasn’t himself, suddenly all them wins go out the window?? No, those wins are an indication of how great GSP can be when he is all there mentally. Matt Serra has virtually beaten nobody until GSP, and nobody since…..lol. GSP will run through Serra, and by run through I mean run through. He will make it look like he was fighting an amateur. GSP can take 4 months off training, and enter the Serra fight with zero training, and as long as he’s focused on that fight, he would beat Serra. They’re not even close. I’m incredibly shocked at how many people think Serra has a good chance to pull this off again. He has a chance, but its a small chance. Lightning never strikes in the same place twice. Its like on Dumb and Dumber where Lloyd asks Mary what the chances are that they get married, and she says 1 in a million, and he smiles and really acts like thats a legitimate chance. Serra only wins via KO or TKO on the feet, and don’t bet on that as GSP’s standup far exceeds the standup of Serra. His versatility in his striking is second to only Anderson Silva. I still want someone to tell me how Serra can control this fight. Tell me how GSP doesn’t take this fight wherever he wants to take it. Fact of the matter is, he can. Its his fight to win. Believe me, he WILL take care of business, and reign on top for a long long time.

I’m a huge Matt Hughes fan and I also like GSP and for the record I can’t stand Serra. This is a little off the subject but Hughes didn’t look the same when he came out for that fight. He usually paces on his side of the oct. while staring at his opp. I didn’t see that for this last fight. Just wondering if any one else noticed that?

On the subject, GSP is bigger, stronger, faster, has the reach adv., better kicks, great submissions, and a superior wrestler. Serra has a punchers chance in the rematch but GSP wins 9 out of 10 times when these two fight and Serra already has his 1 win. Not looking good for the dirty mouth Serra!

How about Silva v Franklin. Franklins number is pretty “had” in my opinion. If they fought a hundred times, I think it would be 100-0

Serra is only a good BJJ guy and I’m not even convinced he’s better than GSP in it.

GSP is a brown belt in BJJ. Matt Serra is the first American to get a black belt from the Gracie’s. Convinced?

Serra also has ever improving boxing skills, with KO power in his fists. Don’t believe me? Ask you boy GSP.

So since GSP cleaned up the entire WW division en route to winning the title from Hughes, and then loses to Matt Serra on a night where he clearly wasn’t himself, suddenly all them wins go out the window?? No, those wins are an indication of how great GSP can be when he is all there mentally. Matt Serra has virtually beaten nobody until GSP, and nobody since…..lol. GSP will run through Serra, and by run through I mean run through. He will make it look like he was fighting an amateur. GSP can take 4 months off training, and enter the Serra fight with zero training, and as long as he’s focused on that fight, he would beat Serra. They’re not even close. I’m incredibly shocked at how many people think Serra has a good chance to pull this off again. He has a chance, but its a small chance. Lightning never strikes in the same place twice. Its like on Dumb and Dumber where Lloyd asks Mary what the chances are that they get married, and she says 1 in a million, and he smiles and really acts like thats a legitimate chance. Serra only wins via KO or TKO on the feet, and don’t bet on that as GSP’s standup far exceeds the standup of Serra. His versatility in his striking is second to only Anderson Silva. I still want someone to tell me how Serra can control this fight. Tell me how GSP doesn’t take this fight wherever he wants to take it. Fact of the matter is, he can. Its his fight to win. Believe me, he WILL take care of business, and reign on top for a long long time.

Dear John,
If it doesn’t land where you were aiming for it to go and lands somewhere else due to a convergence of events and causes more damage than the punch you intended to throw and results in you stunning your opponent so you can jump on top of him after he slipped and pummel him with punches and win you a belt- wouldn’t that be a “lucky punch”?

Unless of course Serra was aiming for the back of GSP’s head. If that was where he was aiming- then you’re right- it’s not a lucky punch.

What if Serra was aiming for GSP’s temple, and GSP turned his head slightly at the last fraction of a second, and gets hit behind the ear, rather than the temple? Was that a ‘lucky punch’ or was it bad head movement on the part of GSP? I actually think it was the second of the two. How many times have you seen two fighters standing in front of each other, from a distance, and land a punch to the back of the head? I think this was one of the first I have seen. Most punches to the back of the head are from the clinch or on the ground. Not standing from a conventional striking distance.

We call it “probability”- in which past performance does figure in. Even if we don’t look at their records we can see:
Serra hasn’t fought since winning the belt
His opponents are not of the same quality of those faced by GSP
Serra will have had a year long layoff
GSP has improved since his loss- and has surpassed the level he was at prior to that loss
Serra is recovering from herniated discs and is overweight and unable to train
Serra may actually be the one who goes into this fight overconfident based on his constant trash-talking with Hughes
Serra is NOT a better striker than GSP (although if you’ve only watched SERRA vs GSP 1 you might be naive enough to believe that)
Serra has one career TKO (GSP)he has NO knockouts- yes, there is a distinction (his hands aren’t THAT heavy)
Serra’s previous fight vs Lytle was a split
GSP has completely changed his approach to training, has hooked up with Greg Jackson, and is in better shape than ever AND has fought 2 quality opponents in the time that Serra has been sitting on his ass lobbing trash talk at Hughes

Serra is no joke. But I find it funny that he’s talked up as a great fighter on the basis of one fight. Anything can happen in MMA but it is highly unlikely that Serra will win again. His best chance is to do what he does best- slow the pace and hope to grind out a decision. But GSP ain’t Lytle- and he’s going to be a hell of a lot harder to get down on the ground and control- ask Hughes or Koscheck about that.

It’ll be a close fight- GSP by UD.

And GSP should be spending all his time working on spinning back fists. After all, Shonie almost caught him with one again on TUF last year with one.

I would find it funny if GsP goes for a spinning backs and gets KTFO for his troubles..I just pictured it. Any one could win on any given day..Is GsP the Favorite..yeah..does Serra have a chance yeah..I think GsP will still have some mental ghosts in his head..he really needs to beat Serra..and if he beats him their 1 and 1..a rubber match?? GsP can coast thru every top welter weight there is..but can’t get passed a 5’6 not so ripped Serra..hummmm. Gsp will fight in his home ccountry..hostle terroritory part2??

The odds are stacked up against Matt Serra and were not talking about Randy Couture here. The year long layoff is what will determine the outcome of this fight. Matt Serra fans who hold this blind faith that he will knock out GSP again is ridiculous.

Serra is a good fighter—no one denies that. But Matt Hughes is correct in saying Serra is not a contender in the 170lb division. I hope GSP really hurts him. Serra always talks about his jits and how he will never tap. I predict Serra will find himself with a broken arm.

So since GSP cleaned up the entire WW division en route to winning the title from Hughes, and then loses to Matt Serra on a night where he clearly wasn’t himself, suddenly all them wins go out the window?? No, those wins are an indication of how great GSP can be when he is all there mentally. Matt Serra has virtually beaten nobody until GSP, and nobody since…..lol. GSP will run through Serra, and by run through I mean run through. He will make it look like he was fighting an amateur. GSP can take 4 months off training, and enter the Serra fight with zero training, and as long as he’s focused on that fight, he would beat Serra. They’re not even close. I’m incredibly shocked at how many people think Serra has a good chance to pull this off again. He has a chance, but its a small chance. Lightning never strikes in the same place twice. Its like on Dumb and Dumber where Lloyd asks Mary what the chances are that they get married, and she says 1 in a million, and he smiles and really acts like thats a legitimate chance. Serra only wins via KO or TKO on the feet, and don’t bet on that as GSP’s standup far exceeds the standup of Serra. His versatility in his striking is second to only Anderson Silva. I still want someone to tell me how Serra can control this fight. Tell me how GSP doesn’t take this fight wherever he wants to take it. Fact of the matter is, he can. Its his fight to win. Believe me, he WILL take care of business, and reign on top for a long long time.

Why didn’t the Canadian golden boy make Serra look like an amateur in their first fight?? Why didn’t GsP just run thru Serra already?? he fought him oncw..I mean he had his chance..and loss.loss bad..KTFO!! I’m a GsP fan as well but..it is what it is..Is the whole point about martial arts..the bigger..most athletic..stronger fighter will alway beat the weaker and smaller figher.??Not to me it isn’t..with the the way fights have turned out in ‘07..is wahy MMA is so special..for the Serra’s beating the GsP’s..If Serra loses in their rematch..he loses..if he wins he wins..but people will say that Gsp got out on the wrong side of the bed..wiped his ass with his other hand..argued with his woman..slipped on a banana..etc. The true champion Gsp wasn’t the better fighter in the octagon in ufc69..Serra was.

Like I said before I like serra but to think he should be the favorite in this fight is crazy, one fight doesn’t mean much. IF he beats gsp again and then beats hughes, well thats different and he’ll officially be the best welter weight in the world to me. It seems like a lot on this site are new to the sport and only started watching after the gsp/serra fight. When randleman ko’ed cro cop I didn’t think cro cop sucked and wasn’t surprised at all when cro cop beat him in there next fight. Cro cop IS the superior striker, any one who follows MMA knows this, but a novice watching only that fight might think randleman was unstoppable. Gsp is one of the best strikers in the welter weight division to me based on his fighting career not one fight. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a fighter not have a off night, even anderson silva lost to chonan, the one loss doesn’t make me conclude chonan has anderson’s number thinking that is very naive. Gsp will most likely win and if I were to place odds on this fight based on each fighter fighting experience I would give the odds 95 to 5 percent in favor of gsp. In there last fight I would give the favor 90 to 10 in favor of gsp, and serra won but this time gsp won’t make the same mistakes which to me cuts down serra’s chances plus he’s the one coming off a injury this time. This is just how I see it, no disrespect meant towards serra, this is what I honestly think.

What if Serra was aiming for GSP’s temple, and GSP turned his head slightly at the last fraction of a second, and gets hit behind the ear, rather than the temple? Was that a "lucky punch’ or was it bad head movement on the part of GSP? I actually think it was the second of the two. How many times have you seen two fighters standing in front of each other, from a distance, and land a punch to the back of the head? I think this was one of the first I have seen. Most punches to the back of the head are from the clinch or on the ground. Not standing from a conventional striking distance.

Violent Mike- fair enough- I agree with everything that you’ve said. Henceforth, I will call it a “fortuitous punch” due to the location in which the punch landed; how it came to land there, and the events that followed.

What if Serra was aiming for GSP’s temple, and GSP turned his head slightly at the last fraction of a second, and gets hit behind the ear, rather than the temple? Was that a ‘lucky punch’ or was it bad head movement on the part of GSP? I actually think it was the second of the two. How many times have you seen two fighters standing in front of each other, from a distance, and land a punch to the back of the head? I think this was one of the first I have seen. Most punches to the back of the head are from the clinch or on the ground. Not standing from a conventional striking distance.

In their situ VM..Serra wasn’t winding back to catch him in the back of the dome..as Serra is throwing the that punch..GsP slips on something..puts his head down or something and got caught..he tried to recover..and Serra jumped on him. If it was the other way around I don’t think people would be standing up for Serra..saying he got hit in the back of the ear..and that George got lucky to have caught him like that.

he first time Serra and GSP fought people were all over this message board saying how GSP was going to destroy Serra, citing all GSP’s wins over superior competition as the reason. It didn’t happen. Now some people are again bringing up all of GSP’s past wins and completely discounting the only one that actually matters in this regard, which is Serra’s 1st-round KO of GSP. The only thing left to say in this matter is SCOREBOARD!

PW- in case you’re not aware of this- there is no “scoreboard” in MMA. Although the judges do have “scorecards”. Serra is very good. But one fight does not a career make. We’re talking about the NEXT fight, not the last one. So to cite that fight (3 fights ago for GSP) as the reason Serra will win again is a bit trite- particularly given the fact that we’ve not seen Serra fight since that night. We have seen GSP. The only other thing we can look at is Serra’s previous fights- the split with Lytle and his TUF fights. GSP was heavily favored for a reason going into that fight. Serra pulled it off. But to conclude that having won once Serra should be favoured going in is absolutely insane- especially given GSP’s RECENT performances and Serra’s rehab from the herniated discs.

Talking about a previous fight as a predictor of future performance in this case with Serra is kind of like me saying that the Colts will win the Super Bowl again and ignore the fact that the Patriots have run through their schedule with a perfect record. But anything you say or I say is pure speculation. We don’t know and there is precious little to go on concerning Serra since he’s done nothing since that fight except snipe at Hughes. He may have improved, he may not have. GSP has improved- but at this point that’s all we know. Maybe Serra submits GSP in the next fight. Maybe GSP destroys Serra the way many people thought he would in the first one. We’ll see.

I for the most part agree with PhilQNY, gsp lost period, to make excuses is silly, but in the same breath to think serra will own gsp in there next fight is naive. I’ll be honest though if gsp loses again I might actually have a heart attack, because I think the odds of him winning this time are much slimmer than last time. Serra was in the best shape of his life and his stand up was better than ever, gsp looked off to me and his lack of training showed I don’t mean to use this as an excuse its just how I saw it. Now serra is coming off an injury and gsp seems to be very well trained and in top shape, and has fought serra once already and will know what to expect. I for the life of me can’t see serra having an advantage coming into the fight and can actually see him coming into the fight over confident because he beat gsp so easily in there last fight. How can someone who is a MMA follower say serra will definitely win again by ko?, it seems bizarre to me if anyone has followed MMA for any length of time, they would know no two fights are the same.

Everyone remember that wwerealm said that Serra will knock GSP out again in probably the same fashion.

WAR Serra!

PW- in case you’re not aware of this- there is no “scoreboard” in MMA. Although the judges do have “scorecards”. Serra is very good. But one fight does not a career make. We’re talking about the NEXT fight, not the last one. So to cite that fight (3 fights ago for GSP) as the reason Serra will win again is a bit trite- particularly given the fact that we’ve not seen Serra fight since that night. We have seen GSP. The only other thing we can look at is Serra’s previous fights- the split with Lytle and his TUF fights. GSP was heavily favored for a reason going into that fight. Serra pulled it off. But to conclude that having won once Serra should be favoured going in is absolutely insane- especially given GSP’s RECENT performances and Serra’s rehab from the herniated discs.

Talking about a previous fight as a predictor of future performance in this case with Serra is kind of like me saying that the Colts will win the Super Bowl again and ignore the fact that the Patriots have run through their schedule with a perfect record. But anything you say or I say is pure speculation. We don’t know and there is precious little to go on concerning Serra since he’s done nothing since that fight except snipe at Hughes. He may have improved, he may not have. GSP has improved- but at this point that’s all we know. Maybe Serra submits GSP in the next fight. Maybe GSP destroys Serra the way many people thought he would in the first one. We’ll see.

Why didn’t the Canadian golden boy make Serra look like an amateur in their first fight?? Why didn’t GsP just run thru Serra already?? he fought him oncw..I mean he had his chance..and loss.loss bad..KTFO!! I’m a GsP fan as well but..it is what it is..Is the whole point about martial arts..the bigger..most athletic..stronger fighter will alway beat the weaker and smaller figher.??Not to me it isn’t..with the the way fights have turned out in "07..is wahy MMA is so special..for the Serra’s beating the GsP’s..If Serra loses in their rematch..he loses..if he wins he wins..but people will say that Gsp got out on the wrong side of the bed..wiped his ass with his other hand..argued with his woman..slipped on a banana..etc. The true champion Gsp wasn’t the better fighter in the octagon in ufc69..Serra was.

You’re right- but what’s your point? No one is insane enough to argue that Serra won. The only thing that’s been said is that it’s unlikely for him to do it again. Possible, but unlikely.

If he wins again I will be the first to give him props. But I’ve seen GSP beat quality opponents more than a few times. I’d like to see Serra beat someone else before I crown him as a great fighter. He’s a very good fighter who has had 1 great fight. I want to see him actually fighting since he wasn’t particularly impressive until that particular fight. You don’t get to rest on your laurels after one fight. To be a champion of anything you have to back it up. A lot of people dislike Hughes but unlike Serra he’s constantly fought and has a pretty decent winning percentage over his career. Serra doesn’t. I know it’s not Serra’s fault. Let’s see them fight and see what happens.

Does anyone here think chonan has anderson silva’s number? Does anyone think he would win again? Some one this site don’t seem very logical to me, and seem driven purely on emotion.

I am of the opinion as many are on here that GSP has far more ability than Serra.

However i think a point has been missed… how will GSP deal with the fact that he is fighting the only man to knock him out, brutally at that.

Its been well documented that GSP has got issues with his confidence and mental toughness and it is possible the mental aspect will play a part… a la Silva Franklin 2, Rich was beaten before the bell rung.

If GSP’s head is right he wins this by a country mile, on his feet by KO or on the mat by G&P.

I’ll be routing for Serra tho for the underdog aspect and the fact that he gets so much sh*t on blogging sites.

No one is insane enough to argue that Serra won. The only thing that’s been said is that it’s unlikely for him to do it again. Possible, but unlikely.

(My bad- I meant ‘GSP won’)

Matt Serra = Buster Douglas of MMA

I am of the opinion as many are on here that GSP has far more ability than Serra.

However i think a point has been missed… how will GSP deal with the fact that he is fighting the only man to knock him out, brutally at that.

Its been well documented that GSP has got issues with his confidence and mental toughness and it is possible the mental aspect will play a part… a la Silva Franklin 2, Rich was beaten before the bell rung.

If GSP’s head is right he wins this by a country mile, on his feet by KO or on the mat by G&P.

I’ll be routing for Serra tho for the underdog aspect and the fact that he gets so much sh*t on blogging sites.

   I see your point but just look at gsp/hughes 1 where he lost and hughes/gsp 2 where he won, he also came back with a vengence after his loss to serra with dominating wins over koscheck and hughes. I can almost guarantee we’ll see gsp take serra down, over and over again, tiring him out and then finishing him off in the later rounds. You have a point with gsp losing some confidence in his stand up as we haven’t see it much in his last two fights and I doubt he’ll be fighting in the pocket at all in his next fight with serra. If you watch his fight with koscheck you’ll see a very cautious gsp who keeps his distance, with serra he underestimated his abilities in the pocket and he won’t do that again.

Why didn’t the Canadian golden boy make Serra look like an amateur in their first fight?? Why didn’t GsP just run thru Serra already?? he fought him oncw..I mean he had his chance..and loss.loss bad..KTFO!! I’m a GsP fan as well but..it is what it is..Is the whole point about martial arts..the bigger..most athletic..stronger fighter will alway beat the weaker and smaller figher.??Not to me it isn’t..with the the way fights have turned out in ‘07..is wahy MMA is so special..for the Serra’s beating the GsP’s..If Serra loses in their rematch..he loses..if he wins he wins..but people will say that Gsp got out on the wrong side of the bed..wiped his ass with his other hand..argued with his woman..slipped on a banana..etc. The true champion Gsp wasn’t the better fighter in the octagon in ufc69..Serra was.

I agree that most people including myself were ignorant in believing that Matt Serra would come out on top in their first meeting especially via TKO. I think that Matt Serra’s best chance on winning this fight is by submission and it will have to come early. From what I seen in GSP’s last two fights, even though he was given an advantage in the stand-up department in both fights, he took the fight and won where most people thought he was at the disadvantage. Matt Serra is the Champ but in my eyes he didn’t earn it and in April will see who the better fighter actually is.

However i think a point has been missed… how will GSP deal with the fact that he is fighting the only man to knock him out, brutally at that.

Its been well documented that GSP has got issues with his confidence and mental toughness and it is possible the mental aspect will play a part… a la Silva Franklin 2, Rich was beaten before the bell rung.

Yes, I think GSP’s mental game will be key. I think he will come in with a great mindset though, similar to the one he came in with in his 2nd fight against Hughes. GSP had every reason to fold in that fight:

- He still looked up to Matt Hughes
- Matt Hughes was the only person that had ever beaten him
- Matt Hughes was coming off a stoppage of BJ Penn, someone GSP couldn’t finish
- GSP was coming off an injury

You’re right- but what’s your point? No one is insane enough to argue that Serra won. The only thing that’s been said is that it’s unlikely for him to do it again. Possible, but unlikely.

If he wins again I will be the first to give him props. But I’ve seen GSP beat quality opponents more than a few times. I’d like to see Serra beat someone else before I crown him as a great fighter. He’s a very good fighter who has had 1 great fight. I want to see him actually fighting since he wasn’t particularly impressive until that particular fight. You don’t get to rest on your laurels after one fight. To be a champion of anything you have to back it up. A lot of people dislike Hughes but unlike Serra he’s constantly fought and has a pretty decent winning percentage over his career. Serra doesn’t. I know it’s not Serra’s fault. Let’s see them fight and see what happens.

My point was responding to someone who was bashing Serra.saying how Serra will get stomped..and in MMA it’s isn’t and it should be always who is suppose to win..winz..I’m a underdog type..and MMA is built for the underdog..Serra in his first fight with Gsp was the underdog and in his second will be the under dog. One thing I’m certain of..Serra won’t get arm barred by Gsp. Serra is Jiujitsued out.

GsP vs Leo Santos ADCC 2005

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCLoV40jDKM

Check it out.

I see your point but just look at gsp/hughes 1 where he lost and hughes/gsp 2 where he won, he also came back with a vengence after his loss to serra with dominating wins over koscheck and hughes. I can almost guarantee we’ll see gsp take serra down, over and over again, tiring him out and then finishing him off in the later rounds. You have a point with gsp losing some confidence in his stand up as we haven’t see it much in his last two fights and I doubt he’ll be fighting in the pocket at all in his next fight with serra. If you watch his fight with koscheck you’ll see a very cautious gsp who keeps his distance, with serra he underestimated his abilities in the pocket and he won’t do that again.

Yeah it has been a very different GSP since he was knocked out, dare i say relying a bit to heavily on his wrestling.

I know he absolutly dominated both fights against top opponents but Serra has sick BJJ and could be dangerous on his back.

That being said GSP can win this fight in so many ways its hard to even put an argument against anything other than a dominant victory for him.

LMAO—-I dont like Serra that much, but that was hilarious.

GsP vs Leo Santos ADCC 2005

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCLoV40jDKM

Check it out.

Haha, GSP got pwned. I guess he didn’t work on his armbar defence after his loss to Hughes lol.

GsP vs Leo Santos ADCC 2005

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCLoV40jDKM

Check it out.

Phil whats your point? Royce Gracie was mounted and gave up his arm to Matt Hughes and he let it go because he didn’t have to stomach to break his arm.

Savvy move by Leo Santos BTW. In MMA rules, he would’ve gotten stacked/slammed, but under ADCC rules, he was safe to pull it off.

I really like both GSP and Serra, they are both great guys with good hearts (as opposed to Matt Hughes).

I think GSP should have this fight.

i believe that the Serra has i very low chance of knocking out GSP if it took him a month notice to beat Hughes i believe he can knock out Serra thats if he takes this fight serious

If GSP wants the fight to go down he’ll take Serra down at will. No one can stuff his takedowns.

Phil whats your point? Royce Gracie was mounted and gave up his arm to Matt Hughes and he let it go because he didn’t have to stomach to break his arm.

My point is Serra’s BJJ is on another level.

My point is Serra’s BJJ is on another level.

I doubt Matt Serra and GSP will be massaging each others necks in anticipation of the others next move.

My point is Serra’s BJJ is on another level.

How does ADCC match in 2005 against Leo Santos prove that Serra’s BJJ is on another level. Royce Gracie’s BJJ is on another level than Matt Serra.

I don’t understand what you’re trying to argue. Mac Danzig submitted Matt Serra’s first pupil to ever receive a black belt. Serra has sick BJJ but he’s hasn’t submitted anybody that has a well rounded game.

How does ADCC match in 2005 against Leo Santos prove that Serra’s BJJ is on another level. Royce Gracie’s BJJ is on another level than Matt Serra.

I don’t understand what you’re trying to argue. Mac Danzig submitted Matt Serra’s first pupil to ever receive a black belt. Serra has sick BJJ but he’s hasn’t submitted anybody that has a well rounded game.

Mac is Mac..that doesn’t take away from Serra’s ground skill which..funny enuff before Gsp fought Hughes the second time..GsP was taking privates with BJJ guru John Danaher at Renzo’s..Serra’s student. My only point is Gsp tapped Hughes..So what( if he had tapped BJ..different story )..if Gsp goes to the ground with Serra..Serra will not get submitted. Royce is Royce ( old school ) he is the main reason people know about BJJ/the guard..he paved the way..in today’s game Serra has top level mma Bjj..

Chk out Serra vs Gomi ( who is a ground specialist himself gets owned by Serra in the ADCC )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3KSjecbYYc

I’m a huge Matt Hughes fan and I also like GSP and for the record I can’t stand Serra. This is a little off the subject but Hughes didn’t look the same when he came out for that fight. He usually paces on his side of the oct. while staring at his opp. I didn’t see that for this last fight. Just wondering if any one else noticed that?

On the subject, GSP is bigger, stronger, faster, has the reach adv., better kicks, great submissions, and a superior wrestler. Serra has a punchers chance in the rematch but GSP wins 9 out of 10 times when these two fight and Serra already has his 1 win. Not looking good for the dirty mouth Serra!

I did notice that, I think the reason he paced like that and stared down his oppnents was to intimidate them just like mike tyson use to intimidate his oponents, But I think Hughes knew he could not intimidate GSP, and I dont think he was very confident going into this fight to begin with he wanted serra not gsp

What I want to know is who are more people ganna be routing for to win this fight obviously GSP is the favorite and people usually route for the underdog so I am wondering who will most people be pulling for to win this fight

I personally am rooting for the underdog because that would blow the rough off the place and would be simply amazing

I like Serra’s jits game. Even in his loss against Karo, he showed some nice stuff on the ground, including a very nice spin-out from an armbar attempt by Karo.

Who knows, maybe Serra lands another lucky unintentional illegal punch to the back of GSP’s head. But lets hope not.

I for won’t be surprised if gsp either tko’s or submits serra, but will be if serra does either of those to gsp. I was shocked at the way gsp owned hughes on the ground, I know serra as a pure bjj specialist is better than gsp but this MMA not a bjj contest.

Who knows, maybe Serra lands another lucky unintentional illegal punch to the back of GSP’s head. But lets hope not.

Or maybe GsP may need a sports shrink or Tony Robbins in his corner..so the excuses for losing cease to exsit. At ufc 69 Serra beat GsP..it’s a tuff pill to swallow..that’s the fight game for you.

I think GSP will have a harder time shooting and taking Serra down. But I think he was making a point with Hughes and I think he wants to make a point with Serra. He out wrestled Hughes thats for sure.
Most people are thinking GSP will win because he has done more to prove himself.

I for the most part agree with PhilQNY, gsp lost period, to make excuses is silly, but in the same breath to think serra will own gsp in there next fight is naive. I’ll be honest though if gsp loses again I might actually have a heart attack, because I think the odds of him winning this time are much slimmer than last time. Serra was in the best shape of his life and his stand up was better than ever, gsp looked off to me and his lack of training showed I don’t mean to use this as an excuse its just how I saw it. Now serra is coming off an injury and gsp seems to be very well trained and in top shape, and has fought serra once already and will know what to expect. I for the life of me can’t see serra having an advantage coming into the fight and can actually see him coming into the fight over confident because he beat gsp so easily in there last fight. How can someone who is a MMA follower say serra will definitely win again by ko?, it seems bizarre to me if anyone has followed MMA for any length of time, they would know no two fights are the same.

Nathan I complete agree with every single sentence of that post. That was a very well put, fair assessment! Good Sh*t!!!

I for won’t be surprised if gsp either tko’s or submits serra, but will be if serra does either of those to gsp. I was shocked at the way gsp owned hughes on the ground, I know serra as a pure bjj specialist is better than gsp but this MMA not a bjj contest.

GSP lost to Serra on his feet and I think that GSP will want his revenge served standing. GSP makes it a point to take it straight to the heart of the opponents strengths. Choosing to out wrestle Kos and Hughes as well as sherk and Trigg are prime examples. In this case Serra’s strength is the ground but since Serra took it to GSP’s strength (the stand up) in there last fight, I expect that GSP will opt to keep this fight standing and technically pick serra apart. His stand up is so strong and probably the best in the division and since Serra beat him in that aspect I strongly expect that GSP will go for the KO in this one.

Does Serra have a shot, of course he is a well rounded vet who has fought tough guys but I think he wont be as mentally strong or confident in this one as he was in the last one because he wont have the shock factor on his side in this one. GSP will be even more focused then he was last week against Hughes and when a fighter like GSP or Anderson Silva have that look in there eye, it doesn’t really matter what the opponent has, there superior skills take over to an overwhelming affect
and the the opponents end is sure to be near!

I seriously think some of these people on here are delusional.
Everyone sayin Serra is going to win is just ridicolous.
None of them would have (cough) to go place a bet on him.
This fight will be easier than his last 2.
Umm watch the fight again where Serra ilegally strikes GSP in the back of the head.
That’s the real reason he lost that fight.

I seriously think some of these people on here are delusional.
Everyone sayin Serra is going to win is just ridicolous.
None of them would have (cough) to go place a bet on him.
This fight will be easier than his last 2.
Umm watch the fight again where Serra ilegally strikes GSP in the back of the head.
That’s the real reason he lost that fight.

I think GSP will beat Serra this time but to call serra shot illegal….come on..it was a standing face to face and serra has some stumpy arms….no way serra intended to hit him in the back of the head, it happened due to GSP’s movement….illegal blow…thats an all time low!

Enough with the theory’s and excuses! GSP wasn’t ready, PERIOD!!! The more focused and mentally strong fighter won that night. Next fight will be different. I dont expect Serra to win the re match but on the other hand I respect Serra’s win, and I wont take anything away from him! He earned his belt!

I seriously think some of these people on here are delusional.
Everyone sayin Serra is going to win is just ridicolous.
None of them would have (cough) to go place a bet on him.
This fight will be easier than his last 2.
Umm watch the fight again where Serra ilegally strikes GSP in the back of the head.
That’s the real reason he lost that fight.

Truthfully I don’t know who will win. I know who won the first time..and I was one of the few that that Serra posed a problem for Gsp..( I didn’t think Gsp was going to get KTFO )..but he did..illegal strikes?? whatever is needed to justify Gsp losing to the 5’6 Serra..Serra didn’t cheat..he was swinging for the fences..So 1 shot that grazed Gsp by the back of his ear..cuz he slipped?..won the fight for Serra..right?..every1 will stand by there opinion as I will. I just wonder if this arguement would arise if it was the other way around. Serra beat Gsp the old fashion way.." he brought the pain "..Gsp had no answer..and tapped when Serra mounted him and was caving his face in. Even if GsP wins their rematch it doesn’t change the result of the first fight.
I hope they both bring their “A” game..at the end…no excuses.

I think Serra’s a great guy, but GSP is at the top of his game. Selfishly, I want GSP to win anyway because I’m hoping Fitch wins his fight in March and then he can fight GSP in the Fall. If Serra somehow beats GSP again, he’ll fight Matt Hughes next. I’m not saying Fitch will beat GSP, but I would love to see that fight. Fitch is my favorite fighter and for him to get the belt, he has to beat GSP.

Ray

I don’t remember Serra taking his time. He rocked GSP and then took advantage of it like any good fighter would. There is no way to tell if it will happen again. If GPS fought Hughes again I he would be dominating and slamming him the whole fight. I’m surprised that Serra has so many believers here. So maybe they know something I don’t.
One of the best things about this sport is that anything can happen.

Watch the fight again, Serra didn’t jump on GSP right away. Look at how Serra kept a distance as to not get caught by a possible GSP playing oppossum. He then cracks GSP again, GSP falls then Serra mounts him and starts the onslaught. It wasn’t a one punch knockout like everyone believes. Difference without distinction, Serra won!

Ok, everyone knows about the punchers chance, serra had that against GSP, we all know GSP is by FAR a much better mma fighter then serra, among many other fighters are by far better then serra. Now how many think that he will get a lucky punch in again?? Its very unlikely, but possible. Now if serra comes out and takes it the rounds and wins then he will have alot of peoples respect, but a huge % of people believe he just got lucky. I mean look at who serra has beat, and who he has lost to. He hasnt beat anyone else besides GSP thats a top contender, he didnt actually fight his way up in the WW division to get the title fight, he won TUF, which was full of fighters who couldnt make it to a title shot. I dont think serra is even in the top 10 in the WW division.
Im sure all the NYorkers love him, but hes a cocky loud mouth and i hope GSP make him look like a ametuer like he did against hughes.

I really hope GSP doesn’t show up wearing tights, unless he likes being a poster boy for some queer magazine. Spandex or tights should be banned from the Octagon…period.

he didnt actually fight his way up in the WW division to get the title fight, he won TUF, which was full of fighters who couldnt make it to a title shot. I dont think serra is even in the top 10 in the WW division.

Does it really matter? In LIFE, work or play, you take the opportunities given to you (any rational person would jump at the chance to fight for the title). As a result, Serra eventually beat GSP for the UFC title quite easily. Serra was simply a better man in their first fight, he was a lot more mentally prepared. GSP looked like a scared child and deserved to lose.

Perhaps the 2nd fight will be a different result…

the ufc named him in the top ten fighters of 07

9 — Matt Serra — The winner of season four of The Ultimate Fighter reality show, Serra was given little chance to unseat the seemingly unstoppable UFC welterweight champion, Georges St-Pierre, at UFC 69 in April. But Serra was loose and well-trained entering the biggest bout of his career, and he showed it as he stood in the pocket and traded with GSP on even terms in the early going. Of course, most expected St-Pierre to get in gear and eventually end the bout, but that never happened, as Serra clipped the champion with a right hand that took his legs away, and subsequently went to work with a controlled abandon, eventually halting St-Pierre to win the 170-pound title in one of the year’s great upsets and stories. Gameplan, attitude, and execution — Serra showed it in his lone fight in 2007, and the magnitude of that victory earned him a spot here.

GsP vs Leo Santos ADCC 2005


Mac is Mac..that doesn’t take away from Serra’s ground skill which..funny enuff before Gsp fought Hughes the second time..GsP was taking privates with BJJ guru John Danaher at Renzo’s..Serra’s student. My only point is Gsp tapped Hughes..So what( if he had tapped BJ..different story )..if Gsp goes to the ground with Serra..Serra will not get submitted. Royce is Royce ( old school ) he is the main reason people know about BJJ/the guard..he paved the way..in today’s game Serra has top level mma Bjj..

Chk out Serra vs Gomi ( who is a ground specialist himself gets owned by Serra in the ADCC )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3KSjecbYYc

So you’re saying it’s impossible for Matt Serra to be submitted by St.Pierre. I would’ve maybe believed that until I seen Shogun get choked out by Forrest Griffin. Matt may be great in grappling comps and Submission Tourneys but he hasn’t submitted anybody in the Octagon since he fought Kelly Dullanty. Matt Serra is elite on the ground but to assume that Matt Serra will just have his with St.Pierre is as ridiculous as saying that GSP will walk through Matt Serra.

I still believe that Matt Hughes is the superior grappler over St.Pierre. Hughes never had top position and he survived when he was in some very bad spots. BJ Penn may not be as accomplished as Matt Serra in the Grappling world but his flexibility alone poses more a risk than Matt Serra.

i hope GSP make him look like a ametuer like he did against hughes.

I want GSP to win, and I’m confident he will, but honestly I think style-wise, Hughes is a tougher fight for Serra than GSP.

Word.

Mac Danzig submitted Matt Serra’s first pupil to ever receive a black belt. Serra has sick BJJ but he’s hasn’t submitted anybody that has a well rounded game.

That’s a knock on Serra as a teacher, not a fighter.

Serra has sick BJJ but he’s hasn’t submitted anybody that has a well rounded game.

That’s teh bottom line right there. Don’t think GSP will be in much trouble anywhere, except for the standing.

That’s a knock on Serra as a teacher, not a fighter.

The point i was trying to establish was that Mac Danzig was capable of submitting a Serra JJ black belt. I also stated that Matt Hughes mounted and arm barred Royce Gracie. The thought of GSP being capable of defending submissions against Matt Serra isn’t out of the question.

I really hope GSP doesn’t show up wearing tights, unless he likes being a poster boy for some queer magazine. Spandex or tights should be banned from the Octagon…period.

LLLLOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

Who knows? Matt Sera just may have GSP’s number…

You’ve got to be kidding me! Serra is a good fighter, heavy handed and very good BJJ, but watch their first fight. Serra hit GSP in the back of the head (unintentionally), that’s what started the whole thing. GSP has better stand-up, way better takedowns, great takedown defence, and will be able to control serra on the ground. serra could catch GSP with another lucky punch, that’s about it! GSP can control the pace and where the fight takes place.

Somebody also wrote that Hughes is a better grappler than GSP and it would have been different if hughes ever had top position. what an idiot. hughes was never in top position because GSP is a better grappler, period. hughes has also thought that he would be able to strike with GSP, obviously he couldn’t.

Nobody has anyones number examples
serra/carter 1 carter won
serra/carter 2 serra won
hughes/penn 1 penn won
hughes/penn 2 hughes won
hughes/gsp 1 hughes won
hughes/gsp 2 gsp won
hughes/gsp 3 gsp won
penn/pulver 1 pulver won
penn/pulver 2 penn won
cro cop/randleman 1 randleman won
cro cop/randleman 2 cro cop won
I could go on an on, if any two fighters go at it, no two fights are the same and its impossible to predict how or what round a fight will end in. To say serra has gsp’s number is ridiculous after one fight that was ended by a quick tko, you really think gsp will make all the same mistakes again? I don’t know what will happen and neither does anyone else but I think its a pretty safe bet that it will be different than there last fight. Contrary to things I’ve said serra is no joke and has excellent bjj and heavy hands but I also feel if gsp come’s prepared mentally and physically like he did at ufc 79 and doesn’t underestimate serra’s punching power he’ll win and win easily. I guess we’ll all just have to wait for april to see what happen’s I just hope both guys are at the top of there game and come well prepared so there’s no excuses on either guys part.

really, well what about
ortiz/shamrock 1 ortiz won
ortiz/shamrock 2 ortiz won
ortiz shamrock 3 ortiz won
silva/sakaruaba 1 silva won
silva/sakaruaba 2 silva won
silva/sakaruaba 3 silva won
jackson/liddell 1 jackson won
jackson/liddell 2 jackson won
cro cop/barnett 1 cro cop won
cro cop/barnett 2 cro cop won
cro cop/barnett 3 cro cop won
silva/franklin 1 silva won
silva/franklin 2 silva won

sometimes people just can’t change and trick the other guy..

i as well could keep goin.. every fighter out there has atleast 1 guy that they just CAN NOT figure out and beat.. im not saying that my examples are proof of that theory, because anything can happen in a fight, but, i just hope you get what im trying to say… and im not sayin that serra WILL win or that serra does have st. pierre’s number. I for one think gsp will win..

Serra was lucky to win there first fight, but it was not luck that won him the fight. Serra has stand up and he can hit hard. He can also take a punch as well. Some people need to check out the fight he had with Karo again. If Karo did not have one of the hardest chins in the division, Serra could have possibly that when he knocked him down. Serra got the better in the exchange when he and GSP met the first time, luck did not have anything to do with it. I would only say that if Matt Serra had no stand up, but there is no doubt that he does. Will it happen again I doubt it, but GSP better not under estimate Serra’s power or stand up this time round.
GSP is by far the all round superior athlete, but that will not help him if Serra manages to connect again. I have never really been a fan of Serra’s fighting style, especially his foot stomping, although he seems to have changed it quite a bit, and GSP has alaways been one of my favourite fighters, but for people to make up excuses for his loss to Serra saying he was not mentally there was ridiculous. He got caught fair and square by a solid punch which Serra followed up nicely to finish of the fight. It would not have mattered how mentally prepared he was, it would not have made his chin any stronger.

the ufc named him in the top ten fighters of 07

9 — Matt Serra — The winner of season four of The Ultimate Fighter reality show, Serra was given little chance to unseat the seemingly unstoppable UFC welterweight champion, Georges St-Pierre, at UFC 69 in April. But Serra was loose and well-trained entering the biggest bout of his career, and he showed it as he stood in the pocket and traded with GSP on even terms in the early going. Of course, most expected St-Pierre to get in gear and eventually end the bout, but that never happened, as Serra clipped the champion with a right hand that took his legs away, and subsequently went to work with a controlled abandon, eventually halting St-Pierre to win the 170-pound title in one of the year’s great upsets and stories. Gameplan, attitude, and execution — Serra showed it in his lone fight in 2007, and the magnitude of that victory earned him a spot here.

Yes he was on the top ten list even thought he only had one fight but if you also look at the top ten list GSP is on there at number 5 which would make him better. its just like they say the only one who can beat GSP is GSP last time with serra his head wanst in the game he had a death in the familly even dana white said he saw him before the fight and he didnt seem like him self this time will be different and it will be where he has wanted to fight for years GSP round 2 nd via Submishion

It would not have mattered how mentally prepared he was, it would not have made his chin any stronger.

You’re right about the chin, but if he was prepared, I think he would have executed a better gameplan. GSP usually comes out with solid gameplans, he doesn’t usually just stand in the pocket and trade, not even with Hughes.

Honestly, I’m tired of hearing about this fight. I like both fighters, but I do hope that Serra keeps his belt. I’m really sick of hearing talk from the GSP bandwagoners. As for Mac fighting Joey Scarola, obviously Joey didn’t even want to be there, so his heart wasn’t in it. You can’t pin that on Serra as a teacher, it was all on Joey. And what I don’t understand is why people shit talk Serra for being a loud mouth, but people like Ortiz and Koscheck are considered Gods in this sport.

How are people who like GSP bandwagoners its not like people like him when hes winning and hate when hes losing hes only lost 2 fights people like him because hes good not just because he is winning

Honestly, I’m tired of hearing about this fight. I like both fighters, but I do hope that Serra keeps his belt. I’m really sick of hearing talk from the GSP bandwagoners. As for Mac fighting Joey Scarola, obviously Joey didn’t even want to be there, so his heart wasn’t in it. You can’t pin that on Serra as a teacher, it was all on Joey. And what I don’t understand is why people shit talk Serra for being a loud mouth, but people like Ortiz and Koscheck are considered Gods in this sport.

I have to agree with you.

really, well what about
ortiz/shamrock 1 ortiz won
ortiz/shamrock 2 ortiz won
ortiz shamrock 3 ortiz won
silva/sakaruaba 1 silva won
silva/sakaruaba 2 silva won
silva/sakaruaba 3 silva won
jackson/liddell 1 jackson won
jackson/liddell 2 jackson won
cro cop/barnett 1 cro cop won
cro cop/barnett 2 cro cop won
cro cop/barnett 3 cro cop won
silva/franklin 1 silva won
silva/franklin 2 silva won

sometimes people just can’t change and trick the other guy..

i as well could keep goin.. every fighter out there has atleast 1 guy that they just CAN NOT figure out and beat.. im not saying that my examples are proof of that theory, because anything can happen in a fight, but, i just hope you get what im trying to say… and im not sayin that serra WILL win or that serra does have st. pierre’s number. I for one think gsp will win..

How are people who like GSP bandwagoners its not like people like him when hes winning and hate when hes losing hes only lost 2 fights people like him because hes good not just because he is winning

I don’t like bandwagoners of any kind. How do I know I’m not a bandwagoner? I became a GSP fan after he LOST to Hughes. He got tapped, but unlike most other Hughes challengers, GSP was holding his own against Hughes and was looking dangerous at times, and that impressed me.

St. Pierre one of the most talented all-around fighters the UFC has ever seen. He is very fun to watch, which is great for the sport.

He is going to leave nothing left for discussion and will regain the title.

He is a pro and will not make the same mistake twice!

One Proud Canadian

GPS is going to woop his ass

GSP is going to woop Matt ass

How are people who like GSP bandwagoners its not like people like him when hes winning and hate when hes losing hes only lost 2 fights people like him because hes good not just because he is winning

Come on, people have jumped on his bandwagon ever since he took the belt away from Hughes. Before that fight, you didn’t hear anything about GSP, now everyone talks him up like he’s the best thing to happen to this sport. Believe me, I like GSP as much as the next person, and I have liked him since I started watching the UFC. I’m just tired of everyone talking him up who wouldn’t normally say 2 words about him.

Come on, people have jumped on his bandwagon ever since he took the belt away from Hughes. Before that fight, you didn’t hear anything about GSP, now everyone talks him up like he’s the best thing to happen to this sport. Believe me, I like GSP as much as the next person, and I have liked him since I started watching the UFC. I’m just tired of everyone talking him up who wouldn’t normally say 2 words about him.

True Story.

ive liked GSP long ago, when he was beating guys like nick diaz, frank trig, and was very dominate in all his fights, i think and i know most others do as well, that GSP is the best WW around, he got caught by serra which in MMA is always a possiblility, since his loss to serra he has been even more dominate, and he has beaten fighters serra would have no chance against. So everyone who thinks serra is one of the best WW needs to come back down to earth, compare serra to some of the top WW’s, he doesnt compare to good IMO, and im sure alot of other peoples opinions as well. I cant believe cause of one fight so many people think serra is a top WW and will beat GSP and hughes among others, i know its nice to dream but get real.

Ray

I don’t remember Serra taking his time. He rocked GSP and then took advantage of it like any good fighter would. There is no way to tell if it will happen again. If GPS fought Hughes again I he would be dominating and slamming him the whole fight. I’m surprised that Serra has so many believers here. So maybe they know something I don’t.
One of the best things about this sport is that anything can happen.

There are alot of Sera believers, and if I never seen GSP fight before and especially after the Sera fight, I would put my money on Sera too (he made it look easy). Sera won that fight fair and square, but that nervous wreck that walked down to the cage was a messed up GSP, from family problems. He’s delt with those problems and he’s better than ever. Sera’s fast and he throws heavy leather, but I would put my money on a determined GSP with something to prove any day. GSP by GnP.

Serra’s JiuJitsu is on a different level then Gsp..Gsp is a valetudo machine..when you to talk Jiujitsu..mention BJ Penn..Matt Serra..Marcelo Garcia..and company..chk Leo Santos vs Gsp in a NoGi BJJ fight..He tapped Matt F’n Hughes..to qoute Gsp " I am not impressed with your perfomance "..Gsp super athletic..Serra Super Jiujitsu.

You obviously completely missed my point, and that is one FIGHT doesn’t mean you have a fighters number as my examples showed. Whats your point? ya some guys beat some lesser fighters 2 or 3 times in a row, so what? The gsp/serra fight is called the biggest upset in MMA history, what do you think that means? It mean gsp is obviously the better fighter to 90% of mma fans out there and if they fought 10 times gsp wins the vast majority. Gsp has no answer for serra’s abilities? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! Thats crazy and I like serra, ONE fight means squat look at his last 10 fights, nice guy but not a impressive fighter, he just isn’t. Ya he looked good at ufc 69 but what has he done since then? Gsp has looked very impressive in most of his fights and has completely dominated several top guys, serra has ONE impressive fight. Your examples are lame because by far most people would think the losers in the examples you’ve shown where lesser fighters, I for one think anderson silva IS much better than franklin at striking and if they fought again I think he would win no problem. Serra’s “heavy” hands are a little exaggerated to me he’s dropped 2 guys in his whole career, karo with a basic shot to the jaw, and gsp, hit behind the ear messing with his equalibrium, which is impossible to recover from quickly, any fighter would have lost in that situation. I firmly believe gsp started to believe his own hype, came into the fight under prepared and thought he could exchange in the pocket with no fear of get ko’ed. I actually think the lost was good for him in that it showed him he isn’t invincible and can’t underestimate his opponents and needs to show all fighters the respect they deserve. I feel extremely confident we’ll see a 100% focused and ready gsp come april and it’s going to be a completely different fight, you can take that to the bank.

what i was trying to say, is maybe serra is gsp’s kryponite.. if serra was such an underdog in that fight, how could he have just gone in there and completely nuteralized gsp’s standup and knock him out? you obviously have a huge hard on for gsp and believe too firmly in statics.. just because he hasnt done anything recenlty doesnt mean he cant do anything in the future, you know? JUST because he didnt come in to the fight game knockin out top guys and throwing everybody around like rag dolls, doesnt mean he isnt capiable of it now. you dont know serra, you dont know how he’s training, if he’s improving, if gsp isnt improving… you know, its a fight, ANYTHING is possible, and anything can happen, just because gsp has beaten the who’s who of the ww division doesnt mean that he can beat everybody out there, everyone has a weakness was the point of my last comment, everyone has someone out there that they cant beat, and i wasnt saying serra is gsp’s unbeatable opponent, i was simply saying, there is chance that is possible. and you took my comment way way way too seriously bro, you really got to relax, i never once said that serra does have gsp’s number, and yea its so easy to blame a loss on not being prepared or not focusing, thats such a cop out, why is it SOOOO hard to believe that maybe serra’s style just doesnt match well to gsp.. not everyone is going to walk into a fight with gsp and fight the same fight, everyone is going to do something different to try to win, serra did the absolutely perfect thing to win, he didnt make 1 mistake at all, and was never in a bad spot, against such a highly profiled fighter.. but yet, serras a chump, serra cant do anything, he hasnt accomplished anything, sure sure sure.. whatever say what you will, but that loss will always be on gsp record, and serra doesnt have to go out there and prove anything, he already proved he could knock out gsp, he proved he is championship material, gsp is the one that has to redeem himself and show that yea, maybe it was a fluke, maybe it was a lucky punch, and if it doesnt do it convincingly, he’s not going to put those theorys to rest

STATISTICS**

ive liked GSP long ago, when he was beating guys like nick diaz, frank trig, and was very dominate in all his fights, i think and i know most others do as well, that GSP is the best WW around, he got caught by serra which in MMA is always a possiblility, since his loss to serra he has been even more dominate, and he has beaten fighters serra would have no chance against. So everyone who thinks serra is one of the best WW needs to come back down to earth, compare serra to some of the top WW’s, he doesnt compare to good IMO, and im sure alot of other peoples opinions as well. I cant believe cause of one fight so many people think serra is a top WW and will beat GSP and hughes among others, i know its nice to dream but get real.

Frank Trigg is a bum, and never fought Nick Diaz,so called long time fan! get your bandwagon….i mean your facts right

true that

True Story.

Just because more people like him now doesnt mean it’s all bandwagoning. As he got involved more and more in bigger fights, as he stepped up the latter more and more and finally took the belt, more and more people heard about him, more and more people were introduced to the crazy talent, athletiscism, and permanent top contendar that is GSP. It just makes sense.
IT’s like…“Ya know, the more and more this guy is around, the more and more he accomlishes, the mroe people talk about him”……….NO, YA THINK!!!

You are absolutely right, there are people out there that aren’t on his bandwagon. But the majority of the people that claim to be his so called “fan” haven’t been a fan since he took the belt. Are you seriously telling me that you don’t know of one person that started liking him after he beat Hughes? It’s like saying there is no one out there that started liking the Steelers or New England or whoever after they won the Super Bowl.

what i was trying to say, is maybe serra is gsp’s kryponite.. if serra was such an underdog in that fight, how could he have just gone in there and completely nuteralized gsp’s standup and knock him out? you obviously have a huge hard on for gsp and believe too firmly in statics.. just because he hasnt done anything recenlty doesnt mean he cant do anything in the future, you know? JUST because he didnt come in to the fight game knockin out top guys and throwing everybody around like rag dolls, doesnt mean he isnt capiable of it now. you dont know serra, you dont know how he’s training, if he’s improving, if gsp isnt improving… you know, its a fight, ANYTHING is possible, and anything can happen, just because gsp has beaten the who’s who of the ww division doesnt mean that he can beat everybody out there, everyone has a weakness was the point of my last comment, everyone has someone out there that they cant beat, and i wasnt saying serra is gsp’s unbeatable opponent, i was simply saying, there is chance that is possible. and you took my comment way way way too seriously bro, you really got to relax, i never once said that serra does have gsp’s number, and yea its so easy to blame a loss on not being prepared or not focusing, thats such a cop out, why is it SOOOO hard to believe that maybe serra’s style just doesnt match well to gsp.. not everyone is going to walk into a fight with gsp and fight the same fight, everyone is going to do something different to try to win, serra did the absolutely perfect thing to win, he didnt make 1 mistake at all, and was never in a bad spot, against such a highly profiled fighter.. but yet, serras a chump, serra cant do anything, he hasnt accomplished anything, sure sure sure.. whatever say what you will, but that loss will always be on gsp record, and serra doesnt have to go out there and prove anything, he already proved he could knock out gsp, he proved he is championship material, gsp is the one that has to redeem himself and show that yea, maybe it was a fluke, maybe it was a lucky punch, and if it doesnt do it convincingly, he’s not going to put those theorys to rest

Sera won that fight fair and square. He was the better fighter that knight. Gsp lost that fight before he even entered the cage. Did you see how nervous he was before the fight? I did, and I thought, oh shit, he is going to lose. If he got too cocky and believed his own hype, why was he so nervous? He should’ve been confident as hell if that was the case. You say , “It sounds like a cop out”. That’s easy to say when it’s not your cousin who died and not your Father who had a brain disease. Anyone would be messed up going through that and only someone who hasn’t lost a loved one would doubt it. Sera could be a bad matchup for GSP , but that fight wasn’t very telling and anyone who thinks it was is in for a rude awakening when a 100% Gsp shows up this time.

How does Serra feels , about getting his ass kicked by GSP and Hughes later this year?

[quote comment=“255202”]We will throw a big party again when Serra wins. I was confident that Serra would win the first match and that is NO FLUKE. Serra will shut everyone up for good with the DEATH of GSP.

There is always a big after party when Serra wins, VERY big!
You guys should come out!!:)[/quot sorry , i wont be able to make it…..i’ll be to busy at our own party “BIG PARTY” up here in the great white north, when GSP tears threw the “terra” serra, but hey maby u’ll get lucky and somebody will give u a ticket so u can come UP to the real party “BIG PARTY”…….u guys should come out!!!!…………LOL

GSP lost to Serra on his feet and I think that GSP will want his revenge served standing. GSP makes it a point to take it straight to the heart of the opponents strengths. Choosing to out wrestle Kos and Hughes as well as sherk and Trigg are prime examples. In this case Serra’s strength is the ground but since Serra took it to GSP’s strength (the stand up) in there last fight, I expect that GSP will opt to keep this fight standing and technically pick serra apart. His stand up is so strong and probably the best in the division and since Serra beat him in that aspect I strongly expect that GSP will go for the KO in this one.

Does Serra have a shot, of course he is a well rounded vet who has fought tough guys but I think he wont be as mentally strong or confident in this one as he was in the last one because he wont have the shock factor on his side in this one. GSP will be even more focused then he was last week against Hughes and when a fighter like GSP or Anderson Silva have that look in there eye, it doesn’t really matter what the opponent has, there superior skills take over to an overwhelming affect
and the the opponents end is sure to be near!

I think Hughes said it best when he said he didnt think that Serra was a top knoch fighter, and yet said that Gsp belonged.
Serra was lucky, any one can get cought and Serra knows that the best, Gsp has redeemed him self after evey lose I know and I think hes burning to do the same with Serra. He want to prove he deserves the belt and I think he will most certainly do it. " You dont earn respect with your mouth
               You earn it by what you do.

                      And Serra has got a big mouth but yet to prove anything.