Clay Guida

Clay Guida
Born Clayton Guida
(1981-12-08) December 8, 1981
Round Lake, Illinois, United States
Other names The Carpenter
Obezyanka (Russian fans)
"Energizer Blanket"
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[1]
Weight 146 lb (66 kg; 10 st 6 lb)
Division Lightweight (155 lb) (2003-2012)
Featherweight (145 lb) (2012-present)
Reach 70.0 in (178 cm)[1]
Style Shooto, Gaidojutsu, Wrestling, BJJ
Fighting out of Albuquerque, New Mexico by way of Johnsburg, Illinois
Team Elevation Fight Team[2]
Years active 2003-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 48
Wins 32
By knockout 4
By submission 16
By decision 12
Losses 16
By knockout 1
By submission 9
By decision 6
University William Rainey Harper College
Notable relatives Jason Guida (brother)
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
last updated on: October 11, 2011

Clayton "The Carpenter" Guida (/ˈɡwiːdə/; born December 8, 1981) is an American professional mixed martial artist, fighting in the UFC as a Featherweight. A professional competitor since 2003, Guida has also formerly competed for Strikeforce, the WEC, and Shooto. Guida was the inaugural Strikeforce Lightweight Champion, and as of August 17, 2015, he was #11 in the official UFC featherweight rankings.[3]

Mixed martial arts career

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Guida was successful in his UFC debut, submitting Justin James in the second round at UFC 64.

Guida lost a unanimous decision to Din Thomas at UFC Fight Night: Evans vs. Salmon in his second UFC outing.

Guida garnered attention for his three-round split decision loss to Tyson Griffin at UFC 72.

At UFC 74 Guida rebounded from his two consecutive losses, taking a split decision over PRIDE veteran Marcus Aurélio.

Guida was defeated by Roger Huerta at The Ultimate Fighter 6 Finale via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round after clearly winning the first 2 rounds.

Guida returned to his winning ways at UFC Fight Night 13, where he defeated UFC newcomer Samy Schiavo via TKO at 4:15 of the first round.

In a bout at UFC Fight Night 15, he defeated Mac Danzig via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).

Guida defeated Ultimate Fighter winner Nate Diaz via split decision at UFC 94.

His next fight was against Diego Sanchez, at The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale which he lost by split decision. The fight had a frantic pace in which Guida weathered a ferocious striking offensive from Sanchez, with a seemingly endless barrage of punches and a brutal headkick which dropped Guida in the first round. This bout went on to win Fight of the Night honors. The fight would later make #13 on the "100 Greatest UFC fights" list.

Despite his status as an up-and-coming UFC fighter he was not included in the UFC 2009 Undisputed video game due to technical issues caused by his long hair. He was even offered $10,000[4] by Dana White to cut it, but he refused.

On December 12, 2009 he fought Kenny Florian at UFC 107. In the second round of a bloody fight, Guida was dropped by a right hand and lost via rear-naked choke.

Guida was expected to face Sean Sherk on March 21, 2010 at UFC LIVE: Vera vs. Jones,[5] but Sherk was forced off the card with an injury. Shannon Gugerty stepped up to become Guida's new opponent on the preliminary section of the event.[6] At UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones Guida defeated Shannon Gugerty at 3:40 of round 2 by way of arm-triangle choke, ending Guida's two fight losing streak along with winning his first UFC Submission of the Night award.

Guida then faced Rafael dos Anjos on August 7, 2010 at UFC 117.[7] Guida appeared to injure the jaw of dos Anjos in the first round with a hook and would go on to defeat dos Anjos by submission (jaw injury) after dos Anjos tapped from the pressure being applied to his jaw while Guida had head-and-arm control.[8]

Guida defeated Takanori Gomi on January 1, 2011 at UFC 125 by submission due to a guillotine choke in round two, his third consecutive submission victory which also earned him Submission of the Night honors.

Guida next defeated former #1 Lightweight contender Anthony Pettis via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) on June 4, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale.[9]

Guida faced Benson Henderson on November 12, 2011 at UFC on Fox 1.[10] Guida lost a hard fought decision after three rounds.

Guida faced Gray Maynard on June 22, 2012 at UFC on FX 4.[11] Guida lost to Maynard via split decision. During the post-fight press conference, Guida drew much criticism for his non-combatant, elusive and frustrating game plan. When asked by reporters how he thought he did, Guida said he was "happy with his performance". Dana White wholeheartedly disagreed, calling the fight "boring" and said "the fight sucked". White also told Guida that his UFC career is over if he continues to fight in such a manner.[12]

For his next fight, Guida moved down to the featherweight division and faced Hatsu Hioki on January 26, 2013 at UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Dodson.[13] Despite being outstruck by Hioki for the majority of the fight, Guida was able to take Hioki down multiple times using a strong top game and avoid Hioki's submission attempts from the bottom. Guida defeated Hioki via split decision.[14]

Guida was expected to face Chad Mendes on April 20, 2013 at UFC on Fox 7.[15] However it was revealed on March 15 that Guida had pulled out of the bout citing an injury.[16]

A rescheduled bout with Mendes took place on August 31, 2013 at UFC 164.[17] After a close first and second round, Guida was defeated by Mendes via TKO by punches, marking the first time ever in his career that he was finished by strikes.

Guida faced Tatsuya Kawajiri at UFC Fight Night 39.[18] He won the fight by unanimous decision, in a performance that earned both participants Fight of the Night honors.[19]

Guida faced Dennis Bermudez on July 26, 2014 at UFC on Fox 12.[20] He lost the bout via submission in the second round.

Guida faced Robbie Peralta on April 4, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 63.[21] He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Guida faced Thiago Tavares on November 7, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 77.[22] He lost the fight due to a guillotine choke submission early in the first round.[23]

Guida is expected to face Brian Ortega on June 4, 2016 at UFC 199.[24]

Sponsorship

Clay Guida starred in a National commercial for SafeAuto Insurance. The commercial was filmed in Columbus, Ohio in April 2011. Guida is one of several fighters who represents the SafeAuto Fight Team.

Guida is managed by VFD Sports Marketing, a sports marketing company that focuses on UFC athletes.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 32–16 Thiago Tavares Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson 3 November 7, 2015 1 0:39 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 32–15 Robbie Peralta Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Mendes vs. Lamas April 4, 2015 3 5:00 Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Loss 31–15 Dennis Bermudez Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. Brown July 26, 2014 2 2:57 San Jose, California, United States
Win 31–14 Tatsuya Kawajiri Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Nelson April 11, 2014 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Fight of the Night.
Loss 30–14 Chad Mendes TKO (punches) UFC 164 August 31, 2013 3 0:30 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Win 30–13 Hatsu Hioki Decision (split) UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Dodson January 26, 2013 3 5:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States Featherweight debut.
Loss 29–13 Gray Maynard Decision (split) UFC on FX: Maynard vs. Guida June 22, 2012 5 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss 29–12 Benson Henderson Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Velasquez vs. dos Santos November 12, 2011 3 5:00 Anaheim, California, United States UFC Lightweight title eliminator. Fight of the Night.
Win 29–11 Anthony Pettis Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. Team dos Santos Finale June 4, 2011 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 28–11 Takanori Gomi Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 125 January 1, 2011 2 4:27 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Submission of the Night.
Win 27–11 Rafael dos Anjos Submission (jaw injury) UFC 117 August 7, 2010 3 1:51 Oakland, California, United States
Win 26–11 Shannon Gugerty Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones March 21, 2010 2 3:40 Broomfield, Colorado, United States Submission of the Night.
Loss 25–11 Kenny Florian Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 107 December 12, 2009 2 2:19 Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Loss 25–10 Diego Sanchez Decision (split) The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale June 20, 2009 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 25–9 Nate Diaz Decision (split) UFC 94 January 31, 2009 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 24–9 Mac Danzig Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Neer September 17, 2008 3 5:00 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Win 23–9 Samy Schiavo TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Florian vs Lauzon April 2, 2008 1 4:15 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Loss 22–9 Roger Huerta Submission (rear-naked choke) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs Team Serra Finale December 8, 2007 3 0:51 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 22–8 Marcus Aurélio Decision (split) UFC 74 August 25, 2007 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 21–8 Tyson Griffin Decision (split) UFC 72 June 16, 2007 3 5:00 Belfast, Northern Ireland Fight of the Night.
Loss 21–7 Din Thomas Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Evans vs Salmon January 25, 2007 3 5:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States
Win 21–6 Justin James Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 64 October 14, 2006 2 4:42 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Submission of the Night.
Win 20–6 Joe Martin Decision (unanimous) WEC 23 August 17, 2006 3 5:00 Lemoore, California, United States
Loss 19–6 Yusuke Endo Submission (armbar) Shooto 2006: 7/21 in Korakuen Hall July 21, 2006 1 2:47 Tokyo, Japan
Loss 19–5 Gilbert Melendez Decision (split) Strikeforce: Revenge June 9, 2006 5 5:00 San Jose, California, United States Lost the Strikeforce Lightweight Championship
Win 19–4 Josh Thomson Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie March 10, 2006 5 5:00 San Jose, California, United States Won the Strikeforce Lightweight Championship
Loss 18–4 Tristan Yunker Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Redemption on the River February 17, 2006 1 1:17 Moline, Illinois, United States
Win 18–3 Joe Jordan Decision (unanimous) Xtreme Fighting Organization 8 December 10, 2005 3 5:00 Lakemoor, Illinois, United States
Win 17–3 Jeff Carsten TKO (injury) Ironheart Crown 9: Purgatory November 19, 2005 1 3:01 Hammond, Indiana, United States
Win 16–3 Dave Cochran Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Xtreme Edge September 17, 2005 1 2:26 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Win 15–3 John Strawn Submission (arm-triangle choke) Xtreme Fighting Organization 7 August 27, 2005 2 3:12 Island Lake, Illinois, United States
Win 14–3 Jay Estrada Submission (rear-naked choke) Combat Do Fighting Challenge 4 August 13, 2005 1 3:42 Cicero, Illinois, United States
Win 13–3 Bart Palaszewski Decision (unanimous) Xtreme Fighting Organization 6: Judgement Day June 25, 2005 3 5:00 Lakemoor, Illinois, United States
Win 12–3 Alonzo Martinez Submission (arm-triangle choke) Xtreme Kage Kombat: Des Moines May 20, 2005 3 N/A Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win 11–3 Chris Mickle Decision (unanimous) Xtreme Kage Kombat: Des Moines May 20, 2005 3 5:00 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win 10–3 Alex Carter Submission (punches) Combat Do Fighting Challenge 3 May 14, 2005 1 2:54 Cicero, Illinois, United States
Win 9–3 Brandon Adamson Submission (rear-naked choke) Xtreme Fighting Organization 5 March 19, 2005 1 3:02 Lakemoor, Illinois, United States
Win 8–3 Billy Guardiola Submission (ankle lock) Combat Do Fighting Challenge 2 February 5, 2005 1 N/A Cicero, Illinois, United States
Win 7–3 Dennis Davis KO (knee) MMA Mexico Day 2 December 18, 2004 1 N/A Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
Win 6–3 Vito Woods Submission (guillotine choke) Xtreme Fighting Organization 4 December 3, 2004 2 1:19 McHenry, Illinois, United States
Win 5–3 Randy Hauer TKO (punches) Extreme Challenge 60 November 12, 2004 1 2:25 Medina, Minnesota, United States
Win 4–3 Billy Guardiola Submission (ankle lock) Combat Do Fighting Challenge 1 October 23, 2004 1 N/A Cicero, Illinois, United States
Loss 3–3 Gabe Lemley Submission (armbar) Xtreme Fighting Organization 2: New Blood June 26, 2004 2 0:33 Fontana, Wisconsin, United States
Win 3–2 Jed Deno Submission (choke) Ultimate Combat Sports 2: Battle at the Barn May 1, 2004 1 3:35 Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Win 2–2 Shawn Nolan Submission (choke) Xtreme Kage Kombat: Clash in Curtiss 5 April 3, 2004 N/A N/A Curtiss, Wisconsin, United States
Loss 1–2 Dan Duke Submission (choke) Xtreme Kage Kombat: Clash in Curtiss 5 April 3, 2004 N/A N/A Curtiss, Wisconsin, United States
Win 1–1 Adam Bass Submission (rear-naked choke) Xtreme Fighting Organization 1: The Kickoff March 14, 2004 1 2:53 Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, United States
Loss 0–1 Adam Copenhaver Submission (rear-naked choke) Silverback Classic 17 July 26, 2003 1 N/A Ottawa, Illinois, United States

Personal

Guida is a fan of the Chicago Bears.[27] Guida is also a die hard Grateful Dead fan. He attended the GD50 Grateful Dead reunion shows.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Lawler vs. Brown". UFC.com. Retrieved July 27, 2014.
  2. ↑
  3. ↑ "Fighter Rankings - UFC ®". UFC.
  4. ↑ Maggie Hendricks. "Clay Guida answers your questions on energy, music and haircuts".
  5. ↑ "Source: Sherk vs. Guida in works for March UFC Fight Night card in Denver". nwi.com/mma. Retrieved 2010-01-09.
  6. ↑ "Sherk scratched; Gugerty to face Guida at UFC on Versus 1 in March". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2010-01-15.
  7. ↑ "Clay Guida vs. Rafael dos Anjos Set for UFC 117 on August 7 in Oakland". mmafrenzy.com. 2010-05-10.
  8. ↑ "UFC 117 main card recap, miracle submission saves champ Anderson Silva". mmajunkie.com. August 7, 2010.
  9. ↑ "Anthony Pettis vs. Clay Guida set, tapped The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale headliner". mmajunkie.com. January 21, 2011.
  10. ↑ "Clay Guida vs. Ben Henderson in the works for UFC on FOX 1". mmajunkie.com. 2011-09-06.
  11. ↑ "Guida vs. Maynard headlines UFC on FX 4". mmajunkie.com. March 18, 2012.
  12. ↑ "Dana White tells Guida: This isn't Dancing with the Stars". ESPN. 23 June 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
  13. ↑ "Clay Guida-Hatsu Hioki added to UFC on FOX 6 in Chicago". mmajunkie.com. November 7, 2012.
  14. ↑ "UFC on FOX 6 play by play and live results". mmajunkie.com. January 26, 2013.
  15. ↑ Dann Stupp (February 12, 2013). "Chad Mendes meets Clay Guida at UFC on FOX 7". mmajunkie.com.
  16. ↑ Greg Savage (2013-03-15). "Clay Guida Injured, Out of Chad Mendes Fight at UFC on Fox 7". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2013-03-15.
  17. ↑ Mookie Alexander (2013-05-22). "Chad Mendes vs. Clay Guida targeted for UFC 164". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2013-05-22.
  18. ↑ BWylie (2014-02-14). "Tatsuya Kawajiri returns at UFC Fight Night 39, faces Clay Guida in Abu Dhabi". fightsportasia.com. Retrieved 2014-02-14.
  19. ↑ Staff (2014-04-11). "UFC Fight Night 39 bonuses: Clay Guida, Tatsuya Kawajiri nab 'FOTN' honors". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-04-11.
  20. ↑ Staff (2014-05-16). "Dennis Bermudez vs. Clay Guida booked for July's UFC on FOX 12 event". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-05-16.
  21. ↑ Staff (2015-01-29). "UFC Fight Night 63 adds Clay Guida-Robbie Peralta to lineup". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-01-29.
  22. ↑ Staff (2015-09-18). "Clay Guida vs. Thiago Tavares added to UFC Fight Night 77 in Brazil". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-09-18.
  23. ↑ Steven Marrocco (2015-11-07). "UFC Fight Night 77 results: Clay Guida slam backfires into quick sub for Thiago Tavares". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-11-07.
  24. ↑ Chuck Mindenhall (2016-04-13). "Clay Guida set to clash with Brian Ortega at UFC 199". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2016-04-13.
  25. ↑ "Clay Guida is the Fan's Choice for the Tequila CAZADORES Spirit Award for UFC 117". Kuam.com.
  26. ↑ "UFC 125: Clay Guida talks fighting Takanori Gomi and wins Tequila C...". MMA-Core.
  27. ↑ "Clay Guida defeats Anthony Pettis". middleeasy.com. Retrieved June 4, 2011.

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