Product Details

• Actors: Ufc
• Directors: n, a
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
• Language: English, French, Spanish
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
• Number of discs: 2
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: FIRST LOOK PICTURES
• DVD Release Date: July 29, 2008
• Run Time: 140 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0015XHQWG
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #61,153 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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UFC 83: Serra vs St-Pierre 2 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The event was held on April 19, 2008, at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. UFC 83 was the UFC's first event in Canada. It was headlined by UFC Welterweight Champion Matt Serra and UFC Interim Welterweight Champion Georges St. Pierre in a match to decide the undisputed champion. Several prominent Canadian fighters were set to compete, including Kalib Starnes, Mark Bocek, Jason MacDonald, Sam Stout, and Jonathan Goulet. Patrick Côté was scheduled to fight as well, but was forced to pull out after sustaining an injury in a slip-and-fall accident.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 2 Disc Set....11 Fight Card Totally Worth It, June 9, 2008

By	MMAfan (USA) - See all my reviews

This is a 2 disc set, featuring tons of extra features including UFC.com featurettes(about 40 minutes worth), pre/post press conferences(30 minutes each), weigh ins, and all post-fight interviews(something they didnt include on any previous releases).

UFC 83 featured match after match of highly anticipated returns, rematches, and redemption. George St Pierre takes on Matt Serra for the Welterweight belt in his home town of Montreal, Canada. St Pierre lost their first fight in a brutal KO fashion and Serra is looking to do the same this time around! Coming off a domination of both Koscheck and Matt Hughes, GSP seemed better then ever. Let's just say he definately shows it here!

Rich Franklin also takes on Travis Lutter in which was a make it or break it fight for Lutter. Rich Franklin lost twice to Anderson Silva, and Lutter lost to him once but to me did the best against him. Looking for a definate rematch with Silva, Lutter did what he had to do to make weight this time and brought as much as he could into the octagon. Unfortunately, Rich Franklin is the man and if it wasnt for Anderson Silva, he would still be champion. A great fight for fans of Franklin.

Michael Bisping also makes his 180 debut against Charles McCarthy. These guys exchanged bad blood and both wanted to kick the other guys butt. See who pulls it off in dominating fashion!

Kalib Starnes vs Nate Quarry was a huge letdown, due to Starnes running away the entire match(which later led to his release from the UFC). This was probably one of the worst matches in recent UFC history. Ill try to not let this affect the entire event. It was awesome to see the Canadian fans boo their hometown man and cheer on the American in the end though.

Mac Danzig also makes his first PPV debut against Canadian Mark Bocek. I dont know why people counted Bocek out in this one. He definately puts on one heck of a fight and makes Danzig work to win. A great great fight.

As for the undercard fights, 3 of them earned the bonuses for the night, including Fight of the Night, Knockout, and Submission of the night. Surpising considering the way the main card went but the undercard was extremely great!

Main Card
George St Pierre (16-2) vs. Matt Serra (9-5)
Rich Franklin (22-3) vs. Travis Lutter (9-4)
Kalib Starnes (8-2-1) vs. Nate Quarry (9-2)
Michael Bisping (15-1) vs. Charles McCarthy (10-4)
Mac Danzig (17-4-1) vs. Mark Bocek (5-1)

Under card
Jason MacDonald (19-9) vs. Joe Doerksen (39-11)
Alan Belcher (12-4) vs. Jason Day (15-5)
Sam Stout (13-3-1) vs. Rich Clementi (30-12-1)
Jonathan Goulet (21-9) vs. Kuniyoshi Hironaka (11-4)
Cain Velasquez (2-0) vs. Brad Morris (10-2)
Ed Herman (14-5) vs. Demian Maia (6-0)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rocky 4, Shock the World Twice? Or the Real GSP?, August 12, 2008

By	Wolfe Moffat (Franklinville, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Trash talk is essential! And in the UFC, MMA, sometimes to promote a fight, it is highly imperative. We all know how Matt Serra shocked the world in UFC 69, and in the first round with a TKO against GSP. But has Matt Serra prepared himself with the same skills, or is he putting on a trash-talking clinic? Has Matt Serra crossed the line? With cutting remarks such as, "Hey Frenchy, go back to your red wine and Hockey game!", did Matt Serra set himself up? Georges St-Pierre is ready to answer back in the octagon. Oh yes! This is part 2, and this is the main event in UFC 83, and it takes place in Montreal, Canada. Matt Serra believes this to be his Rocky 4 moment. He wants to shock the world twice. Well...

Ok, the co-main event is interesting as well. It features Rich Franklin taking on Travis Lutter. Both have fought Anderson Silva. But as crazy as it sounds, Lutter did a lot better against Silva than Franklin did. But both have lost to the Middleweight champion. This fight just might be about bragging rights, and it very well could be a huge statement for either fighter.

Kenny Florian fills in for Joe Rogan, along side Mike Goldberg. Mike calls him Kenny, and Kenny calls him Goldie. I'll welcome back the announcing of Kenny Florian back anytime!

I'm going to say one thing. When you get an event that features 10 or more fights, there's bound to be one of 'em that sucks, one that simply doesn't belong on the card. You can't say that with this card. There are 11 fights, and there ain't nothing wrong with ANY of 'em!! Yeah, I said 11 fights! I'll list them below. They are ALL enjoyable.

Jonathan Goulet vs. Kuniyoshi Hironaka: THIS was actually given fight of the night! Hometown hero Goulet is ready for his guest, Hironaka. This fight ends in the middle of the 2nd round. And fight of the night just might be right on!!

Cain Velasquez vs. Brad Morris: Two Heavyweights making UFC debuts! And they are ready to rock, and it ends in the 1st round.

Sam Stout vs. Rich Clementi: Stout is the hometown hero against the seasoned Clementi, who has no love for anybody, especially Stout on this night. A well fought fight, with a split decision being the result.

Ed Herman vs. Demian Maia: Pissed off Ed Herman is looking for respect. Maia is looking for a gentle submission. It ends in the 2nd round.

Alan Belcher vs. Jason Day: Is "The Talent" of the UFC going to meet "Doom" in this match? It takes less than a round to find out.

Jason MacDonald vs. Joe Doerksen: Two Canadians with some trash talk ready to take each other out! And one of them does go out in the 2nd round.

Mac Danzig vs. Mark Bocek: I'm telling you! Both of these fighters deserve the highest level of respect for the fight that was given! What a scrap. Neither of these guys fought a bad fight, but one of them got finished near the end of the 3rd round. This could've made an argument for fight of the night as well!

Michael Bisping vs. Charles McCarthy: The Count takes on Captain Miserable! Submission or knock out? I'll just put it this way. One of them can't continue after the 1st round.

Kalib Starnes vs. Nate Quarry: It stays interesting, while ending in hilarious fashion. What's sad is that due to the performance of one of these fellows, there is an immediate dismissal from the UFC as a result of this fight. Good fight, unanimous decision, but what a shame.

Rich Franklin vs. Travis Lutter: Well, this is an intersting match, but it ends in the 2nd round.

Matt Serra vs. Georges St-Pierre: This is where last, but not least can easily apply! In the end, respect is given where it is deserved.

I'm telling you, if you are a UFC fan, get this DVD! This is a double disc, and it has a lot of cool stuff. Even includes most of the pre-fight interviews, as well as most of the post fight interviews with Ken-Flow! Now go out and get it and have a great time.

4.0 out of 5 stars Only 1 Beef, September 20, 2008

By	R. Brake - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I love this DVD because it alows me to relive alot of the memories from an awesome UFC weekend in Montreal. I agree with most of the reviews I've read here. My only beef with the DVD is that the UFC altered the entrance music for St.Pierre and Serra, which also drowned-out the respective cheering and booing. May not seem like a big deal, but if you were there in person and want to relive the event as it was...it's just not the same. The more I watch it the more I dislike the UFC's decision on this. What is a GSP entrance without rap music 'en francais' afterall? Or Serra's Rocky themed entrance, since that was his whole build-up to the fight. That being said I assume there is a reason involving money (royalties) that the music is not there. Dosen't compare to the live experiance, but no DVD would. I'll still give it 4/5.