GSP and Mat Serra fought for the second time this past Saturday night in what was to be a brutal beat down of the current champion. Most ringside experts expected GSP to demonstrate that his opponents win over him had been a fluke, and he proved that point loud and clear. The five foot six Serra fought a hungry and well prepared Goliath, who simply did not let him get intro his groove. GSP pressed the action from the opening bell and was inexorable in his devastating ground and pound. Although it Serra did have to weather the storm in the first round, and barely got out, he did nullify most of GSP’s fatal blows with his world class Jiu Jitsu. GSP, however, proved that his wrestling and passing skills are second to none, taking Serra down at will. All experts watching agree that his performance was top notch and worthy of a superstar of his caliber.
The meaning of this fight is huge. GSP not only demonstrated that he is not a disgrace, but also that Serra was an underrated fighter, who simply got lucky a year ago. With Matt Hughes considering retirement, there is no one at the present moment that can compare to GSP. He is a menace with striking and vicious on the ground. Maybe some rising superstar in the future will pose a threat, but for now anyone who faces a focused and well prepared George St. Pierre are just guppies. …..The list of MMA fighters who have tasted defeat at the hands of the new champion are: Frank Twigs, BJ Penn, Mat Hughes (Twice), Josh Koshcehck, and now the Matt Serra.
Serra should not pick himself up and try to work his way up in the UFC ladder. It would seem that the Welterweight division is, however, not his proper weight class. For someone who is five foot six tall, the lightweight division is the best option. With his punching power, and Jiu Jitsu ability, it would only be a matter of time until he is once again wearing a title around his waist.
Great fight, and Good Luck to both fighters.
