Slated for UFC 119, Matt Serra is set to face Chris Lyttle. These two fighters crossed paths back in 2006 when they faced off at the Ultimate Fighter 4 Finale. Matt Serra pulled out a split decision win that night and earned the right to face one of the world’s best P4P rank fighters in George St. Pierre for the UFC welterweight Championship. Well it’s been 4 years since then and now these two meet again.
A rematch between season four of The Ultimate Fighter finale. Matt Serra (11-6) vs. Chris Lytle (29-17-5) will take place at UFC
The bout was confirmed to MMAjunkie.com Saturday from sources close to this fight. The welterweight bout will be between the always exciting Chris Lytle who has a MMA record of (29-17-5MMA)(8-9UFC) facing off against the Ultimate 4 winner Matt ‘The Terra’ Serra who holds a MMA record of (11-6MMA)(7-6UFC). This bout is set to take place on one of the main cards of the event. Both fighters have agreed and the finalization of the bout is expected shortly.
Marr “The Terra” Serra recently beat UFC veteran Frank Trigg via KO at UFC 109 and Serra feels he has defeated the best of the best and is ready to get back on the top of the Welterweight division where currently Georges St-Pierre sits. Serra is most known for defeating the current champ back in 2007 and now he feels hes ready to take another shot at GSP.
“I’ve fought some tough guys,” he said. “It’s just an honor to be able to say, ‘Look at my resume. Whether they’re wins or losses, look at these guys.
