November 25, 2009, at 5:25 pm
Looks like everyone’s favorite Long Island based fighter is getting back in the cage for the UFC.
Matt Serra has announced that he is taking on Frank Trigg at UFC 109. Here’s the news from MMA Weekly:
Matt Serra on Wednesday confirmed his next fight, posting on his official facebook page that he has signed to fight Frank Trigg on Feb. 6 at UFC 109. The event is scheduled for the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
“Signed to fight Frank Trigg on Feb. 6 in Vegas (UFC). Should be an exciting fight!!!” wrote Serra. “I love the UFC… they keep hooking me up with the most arrogant guys to punch in the face!!!”
Serra (9-6) is currently on a two-fight skid, losing the UFC welterweight title to Georges St-Pierre and then dropping a decision to former champion Matt Hughes in May of this year. He is 1-2 in the Octagon since making his return via “The Ultimate Fighter 4: The Comeback.” Serra was granted a title shot for winning the reality series, taking full advantage by taking the belt from St-Pierre before losing it in their rematch.
Trigg (19-7) made his return to the Octagon at UFC 103 in Dallas, where he quickly suffered a TKO loss to Josh Koscheck in the opening round. Having captured titles in many smaller organizations, he is currently 37 years old and making what is likely his last run at success in the UFC.
This is a matchup between two veterans who desperately need this fight. Serra is coming off a loss to Matt Hughes that he claims he won, but I think he was a little delusional. Trigg is coming off a loss to a top five welterweight in Josh Koscheck where he thinks that the fight was stopped early.
This is a fight where you have two guys whose base arts are on the ground. If Trigg was to take Serra down, could “The Terror” use his excellent BJJ to submit him? Sure. Could Trigg put enough pressure on Serra to grind out a decision? Probably.
For whatever reason, I see this fight staying on the feet, and I see Trigg outclassing Serra in a decision.
That being said, I love both these guys and wish them the best of luck.
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Frank Trigg is not going to beat Matt Serra. This is not in the cards, simply put. Sure, Serra should have done more in his fight against an aging Matt Hughes, but he didn’t and he lost. The fight was still fairly evenly matched. I’ve seen Serra twist his opponents up like pretzels, and I’ve seen him losing fights because he isn’t fighting up to his potential. I would like to see the matt Serra who twists up his opponents, though. When on his game, this guy is amazing. Ask GSP if he hits hard.
Reply to fingerssfvFingersSFV,
I don’t disagree. I’m kinda down on Matt right now, but he’s from Long Island just like us, and he certainly has some of the best BJJ in the division.
Just think that Trigg’s standup might be better, but it’s pretty even.
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