Matt Serra Biography: Siblings, Net Worth, Awards, Age, Parents, Height, Ethnicity, Wife, Kids

Matt Serra, born Matthew John Serra on June 2, 1974, in East Meadow, New York, is an American former mixed martial artist and UFC Hall of Famer.

Known for his shocking 2007 victory over Georges St-Pierre, he became the UFC Welterweight Champion and later transitioned into coaching and podcasting.

He is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Renzo Gracie and co-founded the Serra-Longo Fight Team.

Profile

• Full Name: Matthew John Serra
• Stage Name: Matt Serra
• Born: June 2, 1974
• Age: 51 years old
• Birthplace: East Meadow, New York, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Former Mixed Martial Artist, Coach, Podcaster
• Height: 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm)
• Parent: Mr. and Mrs. Serra
• Siblings: Nick Serra
• Spouse: Ann Serra
• Children: Two
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $3 million

Early Life And Education

Matt Serra was born on June 2, 1974, in East Meadow, New York, and is 51 years old. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Serra and was raised in a traditional Italian-American household.

He has three brothers, including his well-known sibling Nick Serra, who is also involved in martial arts. Matt was introduced to martial arts at a young age and trained in wrestling during high school.

He later became deeply involved in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is of Italian ethnicity and practices Christianity. Serra’s formal education includes high school in Long Island, but his focus soon shifted toward a professional career in martial arts.

Career

Matt Serra is best known as a former UFC fighter and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Renzo Gracie. He began his MMA career in the late 1990s and made his UFC debut in 2001.

Serra gained global recognition when he won Season 4 of The Ultimate Fighter, which earned him a title shot. In one of the biggest upsets in UFC history, he defeated Georges St-Pierre in 2007 to become the UFC Welterweight Champion.

Beyond fighting, Matt Serra has been instrumental in growing MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the United States. He co-founded the Serra-Longo Fight Team with coach Ray Longo and has trained high-level fighters such as Chris Weidman and Aljamain Sterling.

After retiring from active competition in 2013, Serra became a successful coach and co-host of the UFC Unfiltered podcast. He was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2018.

Awards and Nominations

• UFC Hall of Fame Inductee (2018)
• Former UFC Welterweight Champion
• Winner of The Ultimate Fighter: Season 4
• Multiple-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament champion

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @mattserrabjj
• Twitter handle: @MattSerraUFC

Personal Life

American former mixed martial artist and UFC Hall of Famer Matt Serra is married to Ann Serra, and the couple has two daughters. There are no publicly known previous romantic relationships before his marriage to Ann Serra. Regarding his height, Matt Serra stands at 5 feet 6 inches tall, which is approximately 168 cm.

Filmography

Television Appearances:

• The Ultimate Fighter (Season 4 – Winner)
• UFC Unfiltered (Podcast Co-host)
• Guest appearances on various MMA shows and UFC programming

Net Worth

Matt Serra has an estimated net worth of $3 million, which he has earned through his professional fighting career, coaching, podcasting, gym ownership, and media appearances.

His long-term involvement with the UFC and his role in training champions have contributed significantly to his financial success and legacy in mixed martial arts.