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Health scare leads to former UFC champion Matt Serra probably walking away from MMA

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 22, 2013 4:00 PM EDT

Matt Serra, the man that shocked the world when he defeated Georges St. Pierre for the UFC welterweight title in 2007, is likely walking away from the sport after a major health scare.

Did Matt Serra retire? 'The Terror' says he's 'walking away' from MMA and UFC following rib surgery

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 22, 2013 1:07 PM EDT

Best known for his incredible upset win over Georges St. Pierre at UFC 69, stocky welterweight grappler Matt Serra is walking away from mixed martial arts (MMA) after having surgery to remove one of his ribs.

UFC on FX 8 in Tweets: Pros react to Vitor Belfort's spectacular knockout, 'Jacare' vs. Camozzi, more

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 18, 2013 11:48 PM EDT

The mixed martial arts community reacts to Vitor Belfort's spectacular knockout of Luke Rockhold, Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza's impressive UFC debut, and more.

UFC Quick Quote: Welterweight Champion Georges St. Pierre uses fear as the ultimate motivator

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 13, 2013 3:55 PM EDT

UFC welterweight champion doesn't mind being afraid. In fact, fear of the consequences of failure has helped motivate him even harder.

UFC 159 preview: Four burning questions going into ‘Jones vs. Sonnen' in Newark

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Apr 24, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

The MMA community is a curious bunch, and every time a major event comes around fans begin to talk. There are several storylines going into UFC 159 this Saturday (April 27, 2013), but here are four burning questions to consider before fight night.

MMA Roundtable: Moving divisions, Alpha Male chases gold, Sonnen's place in history, more

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Apr 24, 2013 12:01 PM EDT

Dave Doyle and Mike Chiappetta discuss the possible weight shifts of three UFC on FOX 7 competitors, which Team Alpha Male member will first win a belt, where a Sonnen upset would rank in history and more.

UFC on FOX 8: Spencer Fisher vs Yves Edwards Seattle scrap set

by George Halvatzis Jr. from MMAmania.com on Apr 24, 2013 1:05 AM EDT

UFC on FOX 8 fight card update: Spencer Fisher vs. Yves Edwards lightweight fight booked for KeyArena in Seattle, Wash., on June 27, 2013.

Morning Report: Dana White expects more UFC women's divisions; Demian Maia calls out Nick Diaz

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Apr 17, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Dana White expects more women's divisions to join the UFC and a new top welterweight contender emerges to call out Nick Diaz.

UFC Quick Quote: Johny Hendricks lifting again to add more power for Georges St. Pierre fight

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Apr 11, 2013 6:30 PM EDT

Johny Hendricks says he is looking to add more power ahead of his anticipated title fight against UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre. Could this spell trouble for "Rush?"

UFC 158 results: Timing for Johny Hendricks to fight Georges St. Pierre couldn't be better

by Jason Probst from MMAmania.com on Mar 17, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

Georges St. Pierre next fight is most likely against Johny Hendricks after both men were victorious at UFC 158 last night at the Bell Center in Montreal, but it seems "Bigg Rigg" is riding a big wave of talent and momentum that could spell trouble.

UFC 158 fight card: Georges St. Pierre vs Nick Diaz fight prediction, preview and breakdown

by Jason Probst from MMAmania.com on Mar 16, 2013 2:00 PM EDT

Check out a detailed preview and prediction for the intense UFC 158 main event between Georges St. Pierre vs. Nick Diaz, which will take place tonight (March 16, 2013) from Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada, airing live on pay-per-view (PPV).

UFC 158 fight card: Georges St. Pierre vs Nick Diaz preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Mar 15, 2013 7:12 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at tomorrow night's UFC 158 main event between UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre and challenger Nick Diaz. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

History in the making: Georges St. Pierre rises from the dead to defeat Josh Koscheck at UFC 74

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Mar 15, 2013 12:00 AM EDT

When Georges St. Pierre was upset by Matt Serra at UFC 69 in early 2007, it was unclear how the ex-champion would respond to such a crushing defeat. Tasked with finding out was rising welterweight contender, Josh Koscheck, at UFC 74: "Respect."

UFC 158 complete fighter breakdown, Georges 'Rush' St. Pierre edition

by Andrew Richardson from MMAmania.com on Mar 14, 2013 10:00 PM EDT

MMAmania.com resident fighter analyst Andrew Richardson breaks down the mixed martial arts (MMA) game of UFC 158 headliner Georges St. Pierre, who this weekend will look to retain his 170-pound title at Nick Diaz's expense in Montreal.

UFC champ Ronda Rousey predicts Nick Diaz will dethrone GSP at UFC 158

by Dallas Winston from Bloody Elbow on Mar 13, 2013 3:00 PM EDT

The inaugural UFC women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey recently divulged her prediction for the UFC 158 welterweight title fight between Georges St. Pierre and Nick Diaz.

Ronda Rousey ‘used to be a really big GSP fan,' but now predicts Nick Diaz victory at UFC 158

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Mar 12, 2013 2:11 PM EDT

Former "big GSP fan" Ronda Rousey believes "Rush" is going to be defeated by Nick Diaz in the main event this Saturday night (March 16, 2013) at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

UFC 157 fight card: Urijah Faber vs Ivan Menjivar fight prediction, preview and breakdown

by Jason Probst from MMAmania.com on Feb 23, 2013 3:00 PM EST

Check out a detailed preview and prediction for UFC 157 main card MMA Bantamweight match up between Urijah Faber vs. Ivan Menjivar, which will take place tonight (Feb. 23, 2013) from Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., airing live on pay-per-view (PPV).

UFC 157 fight card: Urijah Faber vs Ivan Menjivar preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Feb 20, 2013 7:01 PM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC 157 main card bout between bantamweight veterans Urijah Faber and Ivan Menjivar. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

UFC Quick Quote: Rashad Evans knows why Jon Jones is so good, so young

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Jan 17, 2013 11:00 PM EST

Why is UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones so dominant? According to former training partner turned bitter rival Rashad Evans, it's because "Bones" fights with little fear and takes chances unlike his opponents. Get the scoop, inside

After grand MMA opening, Strikeforce will turn out the lights Saturday night

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Jan 10, 2013 5:00 PM EST

Strikeforce, the promotion that gave the first major exposure to Ronda Rousey, Cung Le, Daniel Cormier, Cain Velasquez, Nate Diaz, and many others closes its doors Saturday night after 21 years.

Nickname The Terror	Birthdate 6/2/1974
Height / Weight 5'6" - 170	Place of Birth East Meadow, New York, United States

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