Clay Guida
{{Short description|American mixed martial artist (born 1981)}}
{{Infobox martial artist
| name = Clay Guida
| other_names = The Carpenter
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| birth_name = Clayton Charles Guida{{cite web | url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/clay-guida-the-carpenter | title=Clay Guida ("The Carpenter") | MMA Fighter Page }}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1981|12|08}}
| birth_place = Round Lake, Illinois, United States{{Cite web | url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/ct-spt-ufc-clay-guida-bobby-green-20180417-story.html |title = Johnsburg's Clay Guida faces Bobby Green in UFC 225 battle of little bigmouths| website=Chicago Tribune | date=17 April 2018 }}
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| weight_lb = 155
| weight_class = Lightweight (2003–2013, 2017–present)
Featherweight (2013–2016)
| reach = 70 in{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/event/FOX12/printFightCard|title=Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Lawler vs. Brown|publisher=UFC|access-date=July 27, 2014}}
| stance = Orthodox
| fighting_out_of = Johnsburg, Illinois, United States{{Cite web | url=https://www.ufcespanol.com/athlete/clay-guida |title = Clay Guida | UFC| date=14 September 2018 }}
| team = Midwest Training Center (until 2009){{cite web|url=https://www.nwitimes.com/sports/midwest-mma-grind-prepped-guida-for-ufc/article_80ee53b3-d768-5f78-9a1f-dbfe2ea52fc2.html|title=Midwest MMA grind prepped Guida for UFC|date=August 7, 2010|author=Matt Erickson|work=The Times of Northwest Indiana}}
Jackson-Wink MMA (2009–2015){{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/clay-guida-dude-goes-west|title=Clay Guida: The Dude Goes West|author=Thomas Gerbasi|date=April 2, 2015|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}
Team Alpha Male (2015–present)
| rank = black belt in brazilian jiu-jitsu{{cite web | url=https://facts.net/history/people/17-facts-about-clayton-guida/ | title=Facts.net }}
black belt in Gaidojutsu{{cite web | url=https://www.bjjee.com/articles/former-ufc-fghter-clay-guida-started-jiu-jitsu/ | title=UFC's Clay Guida trains with BJJ Gi and white belt | date=23 June 2016 }}
| years_active = 2003–present
| mma_kowin = 7
| mma_subwin = 14
| mma_decwin = 16
| mma_otherwin =1
| mma_koloss = 2
| mma_subloss = 12
| mma_decloss = 10
| mma_otherloss = 1
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| university = William Rainey Harper College
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Clayton Charles Guida ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|ɡ|w|iː|d|ə}}; born December 8, 1981) is an American professional mixed martial artist, who competed in the UFC in the Lightweight division. A professional since 2003, Guida also formerly competed for Strikeforce, the WEC, King of the Cage, and Shooto. Guida was the inaugural Strikeforce Lightweight Champion.
Background
Born and raised in Round Lake, Illinois into an Italian family, Guida began wrestling at the age of five and was a three-sport athlete at Johnsburg High School. He continued his wrestling career for Harper College, where he competed at 149 lbs.{{Cite web | url=http://www.ufc.com/news/Clay-Guida-Painful-Motivation-to-Succeed?id= |title = Clay Guida's Painful Motivation to Succeed| date=14 September 2018 }} He is the younger brother of fellow mixed martial artist, Jason Guida.
Mixed martial arts career
=Early career=
Guida made his professional debut in the summer of 2003, losing via rear-naked choke in the first round. After compiling a record of 3–3, he then won his next 15 consecutive fights before losing via submission at a King of the Cage event in February 2006. Guida was then signed by Strikeforce and fought a month later against Josh Thomson for the Strikeforce Lightweight Championship. Guida won via unanimous decision, before losing to the then-undefeated Gilbert Melendez. After losing his next bout overseas in Japan via submission, Guida was signed by Zuffa and the WEC, making his promotional debut at WEC 23. He won via unanimous decision. With an overall record of 20–6, Guida was signed by the UFC.{{Cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Clay-Guida-8184|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080724001424/http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Clay-Guida-8184|url-status=dead|archive-date=2008-07-24|title=Clay|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=2017-10-05}}
=Ultimate Fighting Championship=
Guida was successful in his UFC debut, submitting Justin James in the second round at UFC 64.{{Cite web|url=http://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-clay-guida-celebrates-his-victory-over-justin-james-at-the-ultimate-126301966.html|title=Stock Photo - Clay Guida celebrates his victory over Justin James at the Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC) 64 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, October|last=Limited|first=Alamy|website=Alamy|language=en|access-date=2017-10-05}} The submission earned him the Submission of the Night award.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmascene.com/ufc/events/ufc-64-fight-card/|title=UFC 64 Fight Card – Main Card & Prelims Lineup|website=mmascene.com|date=April 3, 2019}}
Guida lost a unanimous decision to Din Thomas at UFC Fight Night: Evans vs. Salmon in his second UFC outing.{{Cite web|url=http://mmadecisions.com/decision/453/Din-Thomas-vs-Clay-Guida|title=MMADecisions.com|website=MMADecisions.com|access-date=2017-10-05}}
Guida garnered attention for his three-round split decision loss to Tyson Griffin at UFC 72.{{Cite web|url=http://mmadecisions.com/decision/368/Tyson-Griffin-vs-Clay-Guida|title=MMADecisions.com|website=MMADecisions.com|access-date=2017-10-05}} Both fighters were awarded the Fight of the Night bonus.
At UFC 74 Guida rebounded from his two consecutive losses, taking a split decision over PRIDE veteran Marcus Aurélio.{{Cite web|url=http://mmadecisions.com/decision/308/Clay-Guida-vs-Marcus-Aur%C3%A9lio|title=MMADecisions.com|website=MMADecisions.com|access-date=2017-10-05}}
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.{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2011/1/21/1936589/history-in-the-making-roger-huerta-earns-respect-against-clay-guida|title=History in the Making: Roger Huerta earns respect against Clay Guida at The Ultimate Fighter 6 Finale|date=2011-01-21|work=MMAmania.com|access-date=2017-10-05}} Both fighters were awarded the Fight of the Night bonus.
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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mma-core.com/fights/Clay_Guida_vs_Samy_Schiavo/1041049|title=Clay Guida vs Samy Schiavo Fight Result UFC Fight Night 13 - Floria...|website=www.mma-core.com|access-date=2017-10-05}}
In a bout at UFC Fight Night 15, he defeated Mac Danzig via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28).{{Cite web|url=http://mmadecisions.com/decision/1082/Clay-Guida-vs-Mac-Danzig|title=MMADecisions.com|website=MMADecisions.com|access-date=2017-10-05}}
Guida defeated Ultimate Fighter winner Nate Diaz via split decision at UFC 94.{{Cite web|url=http://mmadecisions.com/decision/1167/Clay-Guida-vs-Nate-Diaz|title=MMADecisions.com|website=MMADecisions.com|access-date=2017-10-05}} Both fighters were awarded the Fight of the Night bonus.
His next fight was against Diego Sanchez, at The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale which he lost by split decision.{{Cite web|url=http://mmadecisions.com/decision/1264/Diego-Sanchez-vs-Clay-Guida|title=MMADecisions.com|website=MMADecisions.com|access-date=2017-10-05}} 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.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thefightlounge.co.uk/events/the-ultimate-fighter-the-united-states-vs-the-united-kingdom-finale/|title=The Ultimate Fighter Season 9|website=www.thefightlounge.co.uk|language=en-US|access-date=2017-10-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171005100955/http://www.thefightlounge.co.uk/events/the-ultimate-fighter-the-united-states-vs-the-united-kingdom-finale/|archive-date=2017-10-05|url-status=dead}} The fight would later make #13 on the "100 Greatest UFC fights" list.{{Cite web|url=http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/39077/ufc-100-making-history/|title=UFC: Ultimate 100 Greatest Fights|website=DVD Talk|access-date=2017-10-05}}
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{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cagewriter/post/Clay-Guida-answers-your-questions-on-energy-mus?urn=mma,166079|title=Clay Guida answers your questions on energy, music and haircuts|author=Maggie Hendricks}} by Dana White to cut it, but he refused.{{Cite news|url=https://kotaku.com/5271751/ufc-fighter-left-out-of-ufc-game-because-he-hasbig-hair|title=UFC Fighter Left Out Of UFC Game Because He Has...Big Hair|last=Plunkett|first=Luke|work=Kotaku|access-date=2017-10-05|language=en-US}}
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.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2009/12/12/1198130/ufc-107-results-kenny-florian|title=UFC 107 Results: Kenny Florian Chokes Out Clay Guida|work=Bloody Elbow|access-date=2017-10-05}}
Guida was expected to face Sean Sherk on March 21, 2010, at UFC LIVE: Vera vs. Jones,{{cite news |url=http://nwitimes.com/sports/mixed-martial-arts/article_fe5e0228-fd63-11de-a757-001cc4c03286.html |title=Source: Sherk vs. Guida in works for March UFC Fight Night card in Denver |publisher=nwi.com/mma |access-date=2010-01-09}} 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.{{cite news |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/17573/sherk-scratched-gugerty-steps-in-to-face-guida-at-ufc-on-versus-1-in-march.mma |title=Sherk scratched; Gugerty to face Guida at UFC on Versus 1 in March |publisher=mmajunkie.com |access-date=2010-01-15 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100118084230/http://mmajunkie.com/news/17573/sherk-scratched-gugerty-steps-in-to-face-guida-at-ufc-on-versus-1-in-march.mma |archive-date=2010-01-18 }} At UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones Guida defeated Shannon Gugerty at 3:40 of round 2 by way of arm-triangle choke,{{Cite web|url=https://www.mma-core.com/fights/Clay_Guida_vs_Shannon_Gugerty/1145789|title=Clay Guida vs Shannon Gugerty Fight Result UFC Live 1 - Vera vs. Jones|website=www.mma-core.com|access-date=2017-10-05}} ending Guida's two fight losing streak along with winning his first UFC Submission of the Night award.{{Cite web|url=http://www.mmaspot.com/comments/20100325_ufc_live_vera_vs._jones_gate_and_salaries#axzz4ubuRYLQg|title=MMA Spot - UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones Gate And Salaries|website=www.mmaspot.com|access-date=2017-10-05}}
Guida then faced Rafael dos Anjos on August 7, 2010, at UFC 117.{{cite web|url=http://mmafrenzy.com/14408/clay-guida-vs-rafael-dos-anjos-set-for-ufc-117-on-august-7-in-oakland/|title=Clay Guida vs. Rafael dos Anjos Set for UFC 117 on August 7 in Oakland|publisher=mmafrenzy.com|date=2010-05-10|access-date=2010-05-10|archive-date=2010-05-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100520031450/http://mmafrenzy.com/14408/clay-guida-vs-rafael-dos-anjos-set-for-ufc-117-on-august-7-in-oakland/|url-status=dead}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/20201/ufc-117-main-card-recap-miracle-submission-saves-champ-anderson-silva.mma|title=UFC 117 main card recap, miracle submission saves champ Anderson Silva|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=August 7, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100815112238/http://mmajunkie.com/news/20201/ufc-117-main-card-recap-miracle-submission-saves-champ-anderson-silva.mma|archive-date=August 15, 2010}}
Guida defeated Takanori Gomi on January 1, 2011, at UFC 125 by submission due to a guillotine choke in round two,{{Cite news|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/1/1/1908218/ufc-125-results-takanori-gomi-taps-to-clay-guida|title=UFC 125 Results: Takanori Gomi Taps to Clay Guida|work=Bloody Elbow|access-date=2017-10-05}} his third consecutive submission victory which also earned him Submission of the Night honors.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2011/01/ufc-125-bonuses-edgar-maynard-stephens-guida-each-earn-60k-awards|title=UFC 125 bonuses: Edgar, Maynard, Stephens and Guida each earn $60K awards|date=2011-01-02|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-10-05|language=en-US}}
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.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/22176/anthony-pettis-vs-clay-guida-set-tapped-headliner-of-tuf-13-finale.mma |title=Anthony Pettis vs. Clay Guida set, tapped The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale headliner |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=January 21, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110124001949/http://mmajunkie.com/news/22176/anthony-pettis-vs-clay-guida-set-tapped-headliner-of-tuf-13-finale.mma |archive-date=2011-01-24 }}
Guida faced Benson Henderson on November 12, 2011, at UFC on Fox 1.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/25108/clay-guida-vs-ben-henderson-in-the-works-for-ufc-on-fox-1.mma |title=Clay Guida vs. Ben Henderson in the works for UFC on FOX 1 |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=2011-09-06 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111021054545/http://mmajunkie.com/news/25108/clay-guida-vs-ben-henderson-in-the-works-for-ufc-on-fox-1.mma |archive-date=2011-10-21 }} Guida lost a hard fought decision after three rounds.{{Cite news|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/937897-ufc-on-fox-results-ben-henderson-outlasts-clay-guida-in-a-thriller|title=UFC on Fox Results: Ben Henderson Outlasts Clay Guida in a Thriller|last=Mazique|first=Brian|work=Bleacher Report|access-date=2017-10-05|language=en-US}} Both fighters were awarded the Fight of the Night bonus.
Guida faced Gray Maynard on June 22, 2012, at UFC on FX 4.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/27884/guida-vs-maynard-franklin-vs-le-added-to-junes-ufc-on-fx-4-event.mma|title=Guida vs. Maynard headlines UFC on FX 4|work=mmajunkie.com|date=March 18, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321083427/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27884/guida-vs-maynard-franklin-vs-le-added-to-junes-ufc-on-fx-4-event.mma|archive-date=March 21, 2012}} Guida lost to Maynard via split decision .{{cite news|title=Dana White tells Guida: This isn't Dancing with the Stars|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/ufc/sport/story/157000.html|publisher=ESPN|date=23 June 2012|access-date=25 June 2012}}
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.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/31495/clay-guida-hatsu-hioki-mike-russow-shawn-jordan-added-to-ufc-on-fox-6-in-chicago.mma|title=Clay Guida-Hatsu Hioki added to UFC on FOX 6 in Chicago|work=mmajunkie.com|date=November 7, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121110224108/http://mmajunkie.com/news/31495/clay-guida-hatsu-hioki-mike-russow-shawn-jordan-added-to-ufc-on-fox-6-in-chicago.mma|archive-date=November 10, 2012}} 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.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/01/ufc-on-fox-6-play-by-play-and-live-results|title=UFC on FOX 6 play by play and live results |work=mmajunkie.com |date=January 26, 2013}}
Guida was expected to face Chad Mendes on April 20, 2013, at UFC on Fox 7.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/02/usa-today-chad-mendes-meets-clay-guida-at-ufc-on-fox-7 |title=Chad Mendes meets Clay Guida at UFC on FOX 7 |publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Dann Stupp |date=February 12, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130215014233/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/02/usa-today-chad-mendes-meets-clay-guida-at-ufc-on-fox-7 |archive-date=2013-02-15 }} However it was revealed on March 15 that Guida had pulled out of the bout citing an injury.{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Clay-Guida-Injured-Out-of-Chad-Mendes-Fight-at-UFC-on-Fox-7-50925 |title=Clay Guida Injured, Out of Chad Mendes Fight at UFC on Fox 7 |publisher=sherdog.com |author=Greg Savage|date=2013-03-15|access-date=2013-03-15}}
A rescheduled bout with Mendes took place on August 31, 2013, at UFC 164.{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/5/22/4355140/mma-news-chad-mendes-vs-clay-guida-ufc-164|title=Chad Mendes vs. Clay Guida targeted for UFC 164|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Mookie Alexander|date=2013-05-22|access-date=2013-05-22}} 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.{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2013/8/31/4681646/ufc-164-results-chad-mendes-becomes-first-fighter-to-tko-clay-guida|title=UFC 164 results: Mendes stops Guida|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=2017-10-05}}
Guida faced Tatsuya Kawajiri at UFC Fight Night 39.{{cite web|url=http://fightsportasia.com/2014/02/14/tatsuya-kawajiri-returns-at-ufc-fight-night-39-faces-clay-guida-in-abu-dhabi/|title=Tatsuya Kawajiri returns at UFC Fight Night 39, faces Clay Guida in Abu Dhabi|publisher=fightsportasia.com|author=BWylie|access-date=2014-02-14|date=2014-02-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140214063256/http://fightsportasia.com/2014/02/14/tatsuya-kawajiri-returns-at-ufc-fight-night-39-faces-clay-guida-in-abu-dhabi/|archive-date=2014-02-14|url-status=dead}} He won the fight by unanimous decision,{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/04/ufc-fight-night-39-results-clay-guida-tops-tatsuya-kawajiri-calls-out-mcgregor-thomson|title=UFC Fight Night 39 results: Clay Guida tops Kawajiri, calls out McGregor, Thomson|date=2014-04-11|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-10-05|language=en-US}} in a performance that earned both participants Fight of the Night honors.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/04/ufc-fight-night-39-bonuses-clay-guida-tatsuya-kawajiri-nab-fotn-honors/|title=UFC Fight Night 39 bonuses: Clay Guida, Tatsuya Kawajiri nab 'FOTN' honors|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|access-date=2014-04-11|date=2014-04-11}}
Guida faced Dennis Bermudez on July 26, 2014, at UFC on Fox 12.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/05/dennis-bermudez-vs-clay-guida-booked-for-julys-ufc-on-fox-12-event|title=Dennis Bermudez vs. Clay Guida booked for July's UFC on FOX 12 event|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|access-date=2014-05-16|date=2014-05-16}} He lost the bout via submission in the second round.
Guida faced Robbie Peralta on April 4, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 63.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/01/ufc-fight-night-63-adds-clay-guida-robbie-peralta-justin-jones-ron-stallings-to-lineup|title=UFC Fight Night 63 adds Clay Guida-Robbie Peralta to lineup|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|access-date=2015-01-29|date=2015-01-29}} He won the fight by unanimous decision.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/04/ufc-fight-night-63-results-clay-guida-tops-robbie-peralta-in-vintage-form|title=UFC Fight Night 63 results: Clay Guida tops Robbie Peralta in vintage form|date=2015-04-04|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-10-05|language=en-US}}
Guida faced Thiago Tavares on November 7, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 77.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/09/clay-guida-vs-thiago-tavares-added-to-ufc-fight-night-77-in-brazil|title=Clay Guida vs. Thiago Tavares added to UFC Fight Night 77 in Brazil|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2015-09-18|access-date=2015-09-18}} He lost the fight due to a guillotine choke submission early in the first round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/11/ufc-fight-night-77-results-clay-guida-slam-backfires-into-quick-sub-for-thiago-tavares|title=UFC Fight Night 77 results: Clay Guida slam backfires into quick sub for Thiago Tavares|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=2015-11-07|access-date=2015-11-07}}
Guida faced Brian Ortega on June 4, 2016, at UFC 199.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/4/13/11428174/clay-guida-set-to-clash-with-brian-ortega-at-ufc-199-in-june|title=Clay Guida set to clash with Brian Ortega at UFC 199|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Chuck Mindenhall|date=2016-04-13|access-date=2016-04-13}} He lost the fight via KO in the third round.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/6/4/11860100/ufc-199-results-brian-ortega-steals-win-from-clay-guida-with-last|title=UFC 199 results: Brian Ortega steals win from Clay Guida with last-minute knockout|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Dave Doley|date=2016-06-04|access-date=2016-06-05}}
Guida next faced Erik Koch at UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee on June 25, 2017.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2017/3/29/15116792/clay-guida-vs-erik-koch-added-to-ufc-fight-night-112-in-oklahoma-city|title=Clay Guida vs. Erik Koch added to UFC Fight Night 112 in Oklahoma City|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Danny Segura|date=2017-03-29|access-date=2017-03-19}} He won the fight by unanimous decision.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/06/ufc-fight-night-112-results-clay-guidas-relentless-pressure-too-much-erik-koch|title=UFC Fight Night 112 results: Clay Guida's mat pressure too much for Erik Koch|date=2017-06-26|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-06-26|language=en-US}}
Guida faced Joe Lauzon on November 11, 2017, at UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis. He won via TKO in the first round.{{cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2017/08/28/ufc-norfolk-gains-joe-lauzon-clay-guida/|title=UFC Norfolk gains Joe Lauzon vs. Clay Guida|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Jay Anderson|date=2017-08-28|access-date=2017-08-28}}
Guida was expected to face Bobby Green on June 9, 2018, at UFC 225.{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/4/18/17252046/clay-guida-vs-bobby-green-slated-for-ufc-225|title=Clay Guida vs. Bobby Green slated for UFC 225|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=2018-05-30}} However, Green pulled out of the bout, citing an injury and was replaced by Charles Oliveira{{Cite web|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/ct-spt-ufc-clay-guida-bobby-green-20180417-story.html|title=Round Lake's Clay Guida faces Bobby Green in UFC 225 battle of little bigmouths |publisher=chicagotribine.com|author=Phil Thompson|date=2018-04-17|access-date=2018-04-17}} Guida lost the fight via guillotine choke submission in the first round.{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/06/ufc-225-results-charles-oliveira-spoils-clay-guidas-chicago-homecoming-ties-royce-gracie-record|title=UFC 225 results: Charles Oliveira spoils Clay Guida's homecoming, ties Royce Gracie record|date=2018-06-09|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-06-10|language=en-US}}
Guida next faced former two-division UFC champion B.J. Penn on May 11, 2019, at UFC 237.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2019/3/6/18253627/bj-penn-vs-clay-guida-in-the-works-ufc-237-mma-news|title=B.J. Penn vs. Clay Guida set for UFC 237|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Mookie Alexander|date=2019-03-06|access-date=2019-03-06}} He won the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/05/11/ufc-237-results-bj-penn-vs-guida/|title=UFC 237 Results: Strong Start for BJ Penn Not Enough, Clay Guida Wins Decision|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2019-05-11|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-12}}
On June 28, 2019, it was announced that the fight between Guida and Diego Sanchez at The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale, where Sanchez defeat Guida by split decision, on June 20, 2009, will be honored to enter the UFC Hall of Fame during the international fight July 2019.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/6/9/18658332/classic-diego-sanchez-vs-clay-guida-bout-announced-for-ufc-2019-hall-of-fame|title=Classic Diego Sanchez vs. Clay Guida bout announced for UFC 2019 Hall of Fame|last=Lee|first=Alexander K.|date=2019-06-09|website=MMA Fighting|access-date=2019-06-10}}
Guida faced Jim Miller on August 3, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 5.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmanews.com/jim-miller-vs-clay-guida-set-for-ufc-newark/|title=Jim Miller vs. Clay Guida set for UFC Newark|author=Cole Shelton|date=2019-06-23|website=mmanews.com|access-date=2019-06-24}} He lost the fight via a technical submission due to a guillotine choke in the first minute of the first round.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/08/03/ufc-newark-results-jim-miller-stuns-submits-clay-guida/|title=UFC Newark Results: Jim Miller Stuns, Submits Clay Guida|last=Evanoff|first=Josh|date=2019-08-03|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2019-08-04}}
Guida faced Bobby Green on June 20, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Volkov.{{Cite web|title=Clay Guida treft Bobby Green op 20 juni aanstaande in Las Vegas|url=https://mmadna.nl/clay-guida-treft-bobby-green-op-20-juni-aanstaande-in-las-vegas/|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=9 June 2020 |language=en-US|access-date=2020-06-09}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/06/20/ufc-espn-11-results-bobby-green-outlasts-clay-guida/|title=UFC on ESPN 11 Results: Bobby Green Outlasts Clay Guida|author=Josh Evanoff|date=2020-06-21|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2020-06-21}}
As the first fight of his new, four-fight contract Guida faced Michael Johnson on February 6, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 184.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-29|title=Lightweight veterans Clay Guida, Michael Johnson clash at Super Bowl weekend UFC Fight Night|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/11/clay-guida-vs-michael-johnson-lightweight-super-bowl-weekend-ufc-fight-night|access-date=2020-11-30|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}}{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/2/6/22270699/ufc-vegas-18-results-clay-guida-showcases-relentless-pace-beat-michael-johnson-by-unanimous-decision|title=UFC Vegas 18 results: Clay Guida showcases relentless pace to beat Michael Johnson by unanimous decision nearly submitting Johnson at the end of the third|author=Damon Martin|date=February 6, 2021|publisher=mmafighting.com}} He won the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=2021-02-06|title=UFC Vegas 18 Results: Clay Guida's Aggression Overwhelms Michael Johnson|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/02/06/ufc-vegas-18-results-guida-vs-johnson/|access-date=2021-02-07|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}
Guida faced Mark Madsen on August 21, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 29.{{Cite web|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=2021-05-19|title=Clay Guida krijgt ongeslagen Olympiër Mark O.Madsen tegenover zich op 21 augustus|url=https://mmadna.nl/clay-guida-krijgt-ongeslagen-olympier-mark-o-madsen-tegenover-zich-op-21-augustus/|access-date=2021-05-20|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}} He lost the fight via split decision.{{Cite web|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=2021-08-22|title=UFC Vegas 34 Results: Mark O. Madsen Stays Undefeated Against Clay Guida|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/08/22/ufc-vegas-34-results-mark-o-madsen/|access-date=2021-08-22|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}
Guida faced Leonardo Santos on December 4, 2021, at UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Aldo.{{Cite web|last=Bousenaff|first=Jamal|date=2021-10-21|title=Ontmoeting tussen veteranen Clay Guida en Leonardo Santos op 4 december|url=https://mmadna.nl/ontmoeting-tussen-veteranen-clay-guida-en-leonardo-santos-op-4-december/|access-date=2021-10-21|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}} Despite nearly being finished with knees and punches in round one, Guida came back and won the fight via rear-naked choke submission in round two.{{Cite web|last=Marrocco|first=Steven|date=2021-12-05|title=UFC Vegas 44 post-fight bonuses: Clay Guida picks up 10th performance check just shy of 40th birthday|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/12/5/22818237/ufc-vegas-44-post-fight-bonuses-clay-guida-picks-up-10th-performance-check-just-shy-of-40th-birthday|access-date=2021-12-05|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}} This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.{{cite web|url= https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/12/5/22818237/ufc-vegas-44-post-fight-bonuses-clay-guida-picks-up-10th-performance-check-just-shy-of-40th-birthday|title=UFC Vegas 44 post-fight bonuses: Clay Guida picks up 10th performance check just shy of 40th birthday|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=2021-12-05|access-date=2021-12-05}}
Guida faced Claudio Puelles on April 23, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 205.{{Cite web|last=Sherdog.com|title=Clay Guida Takes On Claudio Puelles at UFC Fight Night Card on April 23|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Clay-Guida-Takes-On-Claudio-Puelles-at-UFC-Fight-Night-Card-on-April-23-184159|access-date=2022-01-14|website=Sherdog|language=en}} He lost the fight via a kneebar in round one.{{Cite web |last=Law |first=Eddie |date=2022-04-23 |title=UFC Vegas 52: Claudio Puelles Hits Record Third Knee Bar Submission In Guida Win |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/04/23/ufc-vegas-52-clay-guida-vs-claudio-puelles/ |access-date=2022-04-24 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}
Guida faced Scott Holtzman on December 3, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 42.{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Alexander K. |date=2022-08-25 |title=Clay Guida books 60th pro fight against Scott Holtzman at Dec. 3 UFC event |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/8/25/23322085/clay-guida-books-60th-pro-fight-against-scott-holtzman-at-dec-3-ufc-event |access-date=2022-08-26 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}} He won the fight via split decision.{{Cite web |last=Doherty |first=Dan |date=2022-12-03 |title=UFC Orlando: Clay Guida Grinds to Victory, Scott Holtzman Retires |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/12/03/ufc-orlando-clay-guida-vs-scott-holtzman/ |access-date=2022-12-05 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}
Guida faced Rafa García on April 15, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 44.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-02-10 |title=Clay Guida vs. Rafa Garcia Booked for UFC Kansas City |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/02/10/clay-guida-vs-rafa-garcia-booked-ufc-kansas-city/ |access-date=2023-02-11 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}} He lost the fight by unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Dewar |first=Val |date=2023-04-15 |title=UFC Kansas City: Rafa García Tenderizes Clay Guida's Face to 30-27 Sweep |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/04/15/ufc-kansas-city-rafa-garcia-tenderizes-clay-guidas-face-to-30-27-sweep/ |access-date=2023-04-17 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}
Guida faced Joaquim Silva on December 2, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 52.{{Cite web |last=Leonard |first=Harvey |date=2023-09-25 |title=UFC matchmaking bulletin (9/18-9/24): Kelvin Gastelum gets top 10 opponent for welterweight return, four cancellations |url=https://www.mmanews.com/features/ufc-matchmaking-bulletin-kelvin-gastelum-opponent-welterweight-return |access-date=2023-09-25 |website=MMA News {{!}} UFC News, Results and Interviews |language=en-US}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Morehouse |first=Cade |date=2023-12-03 |title=UFC Austin: Joaquim Silva Wins Decision Over Fan-Fave Clay Guida |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/12/02/ufc-austin-joaquim-silva-wins-decision-over-fan-fave-clay-guida/ |access-date=2023-12-03 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}
Guida faced Chase Hooper on December 7, 2024 at UFC 310.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/09/ufc-310-clay-guida-vs-chase-hooper-las-vegas|title=Hall of Famer Clay Guida books UFC fight No. 37 vs. Chase Hooper|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Nolan King|date=2024-09-25|access-date=2024-09-25}} He lost the fight via an armbar submission in the first round.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/story/sports/ufc/2025/05/04/ufc-on-espn-67-post-event-facts-jeremy-stephens-ties-record-most-losses-history/83391033007/|title=UFC on ESPN 67 post-event facts: Jeremy Stephens ties all-time record for octagon losses|author=Mike Bohn|date=2025-05-04|access-date=2025-05-04}} With his nineteenth UFC loss, Guida now ties Jeremy Stephens for the record of most losses in UFC history.
On January 16, 2025, it was reported that Guida was released by the UFC.{{Cite web |last=Richardson |first=Andrew |date=2025-01-16 |title=Midnight Mania: ‘The Carpenter’ Released After 18 Years |url=https://www.mmamania.com/2025/1/16/24344824/ufc-hall-of-famer-fan-favorite-clay-guida-cut-18-year-roster-stint-lightweight-espn-mma#:~:text=According%20to%20UFC%20Roster%20Watch,for%20an%20awful%20long%20time. |access-date=2025-01-16 |website=MMAmania.com |language=en}}
Other combat sports
Guida defeated Billy Quarantillo by unanimous decision in a submission grappling match on December 30, 2021, at Fury Pro Grappling 3.{{cite web | url=https://jitsmagazine.com/fury-pro-grappling-3-full-results-and-review/ | title=Fury Pro Grappling 3 Full Results and Review | date=31 December 2021 }}
Guida returned to wrestling competition at the 2022 US Open, competing alongside his teammate Urijah Faber at the event.{{cite web | url=https://jitsmagazine.com/watch-urijah-faber-and-clay-guida-wrestling-at-us-open/ | title=Watch Urijah Faber and Clay Guida Wrestling at US Open | date=2 May 2022 }}
On May 28, 2022, Guida competed in the co-main event of Fury Pro Grappling 4, facing Brad Boulton in a submission grappling match. Guida submitted Boulton with an arm-triangle choke at 7:22.{{cite web | url=https://jitsmagazine.com/fury-pro-grappling-4-full-results-and-review/ | title=Fury Pro Grappling 4 Full Results and Review | date=June 2022 }}
Guida competed in a submission grappling match against fellow UFC fighter Chase Hooper in the co-main event of Fury Pro Grappling 6 on December 30, 2022, and was submitted with a calf slicer at 3:55.{{cite web | url=https://jitsmagazine.com/watch-gillian-robertson-submit-rose-namajunas-at-fury-pro-grappling-6/ | title=Watch Gillian Robertson Submit Rose Namajunas at Fury Pro Grappling 6 | date=31 December 2022 }}
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.{{Citation|last=SafeAuto|title=SafeAuto Insurance Commercial Featuring MMA Star Clay Guida|date=2011-06-03|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WNMIcvvxCM |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/6WNMIcvvxCM |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=2017-10-05}}{{cbignore}}
Guida is managed by VFD Sports Marketing, a sports marketing company that focuses on UFC athletes.{{Cite news|url=http://www.vfdmarketing.com/sports/news/vfd-marketing-unveils-clay-guidas-ufc-on-fox-12-fight-shorts|title=VFD Marketing Unveils Clay Guida's UFC on FOX 12 Fight Shorts|work=VFD Marketing|access-date=2017-10-05|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171005201553/http://www.vfdmarketing.com/sports/news/vfd-marketing-unveils-clay-guidas-ufc-on-fox-12-fight-shorts|archive-date=2017-10-05|url-status=dead}}
Personal life
Guida is a fan of the Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs.{{cite web|title=Clay Guida defeats Anthony Pettis|url=http://www.middleeasy.com/fighting/item/4853-clay-guida-defeats-anthony-pettis|publisher=middleeasy.com|access-date=June 4, 2011}} Guida is also a die hard Grateful Dead fan. He attended the GD50 Grateful Dead reunion shows.
Championships and accomplishments
- Strikeforce
- Strikeforce Lightweight Championship (One time; First)
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- UFC Hall of Fame (Fight wing, Class of 2019) vs. Diego Sanchez
- Fight of the Night (Six times) vs. Tyson Griffin, Roger Huerta, Nate Diaz, Diego Sanchez, Benson Henderson and Tatsuya Kawajiri{{cite web|url=https://www.mmascene.com/ufc/events/ufc-72-fight-card/|title=UFC 72 Fight Card – Main Card & Prelims Lineup|date=April 3, 2019|website=mmascene.com}}{{cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/118383-ufc-94-fighter-payouts|title=UFC 94 Fighter Payouts|author=Craig Jolicoeur|date=February 1, 2009|work=Bleacher Report}}{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2009/06/the-ultimate-fighter-9-finale-salaries-diego-sanchez-and-joe-stevenson-earn-top-paydays|title=The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale salaries: Diego Sanchez and Joe Stevenson earn top paydays|date=June 22, 2009|work=MMAjunkie.com}}{{cite web|url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/ufc-on-fox-1-fighter-bonuses-net-65000|title=UFC on Fox 1 Fighter Bonuses Net $65,000|author=Ken Pishna|date=November 12, 2011|publisher=mmaweekly.com}}
- Performance of the Night (One time) {{small|vs. Leonardo Santos}}
- Submission of the Night (Three times) vs. Justin James, Shannon Gugerty and Takanori Gomi
- Fourth most bouts in UFC history (37){{cite web|url=http://statleaders.ufc.com/|title=UFC Fighter - Stats|date=December 7, 2024|publisher=UFC}}
- Second most bouts in UFC Lightweight division history (30){{cite web|url=http://statleaders.ufc.com/?fighter_status=0&weight_class=LW|title=UFC Lightweight Stats|date=December 7, 2024|publisher=UFC}} (behind Jim Miller)
- Fourth most takedowns landed in UFC history (78)
- Second most takedowns landed in UFC Lightweight division history (65) (behind Gleison Tibau)
- Fifth most total fight time in UFC history (7:03:17)
- Second most total fight time in UFC Lightweight division history (5:44:31) (behind Jim Miller)
- Most control time in UFC Lightweight division history (2:06:34)
- Second most control time in UFC history (2:36:28) (behind Georges St-Pierre)
- Most top position time in UFC Lightweight division history (1:29:44)
- Third most top position time in UFC history (1:48:14)
- Third most total strikes landed in UFC Lightweight division history (1691)
- Fifth most decision bouts in UFC history (20)
- Tied (Jorge Masvidal, Angela Hill, Cortney Casey, Paul Felder & Andrea Lee) for most split decision losses in UFC history (4){{cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-angela-hill-equals-jorge-masvidal-s-record-split-decision-losses-ufc-history#:~:text=The%20ranked%20strawweight%20suffered%20the,decision%20losses%20in%20UFC%20history.|title=Angela Hill equals Jorge Masvidal's record for most split decision losses in UFC history|author=Kanak Shukrey|publisher=sportskeeda.com|date=July 23, 2022}}{{Cite web |date=2024-06-09 |title=UFC on ESPN 57 post-event facts: Punahele Soriano sets multiple new all-time UFC records |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-on-espn-57-post-event-facts-punahele-soriano-sets-multiple-new-all-time-ufc-records |access-date=2024-06-10 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}
- Tied for second most split decision wins in UFC history (4)
- Most split decision bouts in UFC history (8){{Cite web |last=Bohn |first=Mike |date=November 3, 2015 |title=UFC Fight Night 77 pre-fight facts: Gleison Tibau – most UFC bouts in history? |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2015/11/ufc-fight-night-77-pre-fight-facts-gleison-tibau-most-ufc-bouts-in-history |access-date=April 7, 2024 |website=MMA Junkie}}
- Tied (Jeremy Stephens) for most losses in UFC history (19)
- UFC.com Awards
- 2007: Fight of the Year vs. Roger Huerta{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/ten-best-2012-fights-year|title=TEN BEST - 2012 FIGHTS OF THE YEAR and previous years|date=January 7, 2013|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}} & Ranked #10 Fight of the Year {{small|vs. Tyson Griffin}}{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=9396|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080127022325/http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=9396|url-status=dead|archive-date=2008-01-27|title=Ten Best – The Top Fights of 2007|date=January 2, 2008|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}} {{small|(Tied with Matt Grice vs. Jason Black)}}
- 2009: Fight of the Year vs. Diego Sanchez & Ranked #3 Loss of the Year {{small|vs. Diego Sanchez}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/ten-best-losses-2009|title=Ten Best – The Losses of 2009|author=Thomas Gerbasi|date=December 18, 2009|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}
- 2011: Ranked #3 Fight of the Year {{small|vs. Benson Henderson}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/ten-best-2011-fight-year|title=Ten Best - 2011 Fight of the Year|date=January 8, 2012|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}
- 2021: Ranked #8 Submission of the Year {{small|vs. Leonardo Santos}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/10-best-submissions-2021-moreno-muniz-makhachev-chimaev-luque-nunes|title=The 10 Best Submissions Of 2021|date=December 22, 2021|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship|author=Thomas Gerbasi}}
- FIGHT! Magazine
- Fight of the Year vs. Roger Huerta (2007)
- World MMA Awards
- 2009 Fight of the Year vs. Diego Sanchez at The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale{{cite web|url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2009/dec/31/2009-mma-awards-show-honors-top-moments-year/|title=2009 MMA awards show honors top moments of the year|date=December 31, 2009|work=Las Vegas Sun|author=Brett Okamoto}}
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- Fight of the Year (2009) vs. Diego Sanchez on June 20
- Tequila CAZADORES Spirit Award
- Tequila CAZADORES Spirit Award (Two times){{cite web|url=http://www.kuam.com/story/12926981/clay-guida-is-the-fans-choice-for-the-tequila-cazadores-spirit-award-for-ufc-117?redirected=true |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130127085358/http://www.kuam.com/story/12926981/clay-guida-is-the-fans-choice-for-the-tequila-cazadores-spirit-award-for-ufc-117?redirected=true |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-01-27 |title=Clay Guida is the Fan's Choice for the Tequila CAZADORES Spirit Award for UFC 117 |publisher=Kuam.com }}{{cite web|url=http://www.mma-core.com/videos/_UFC_125_Clay_Guida_talks_fighting_Takanori_Gomi_?vid=10015396|title=UFC 125: Clay Guida talks fighting Takanori Gomi and wins Tequila C...|work=MMA-Core}}
Mixed martial arts record
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| sub-wins= 14
| dec-wins= 16
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|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|38–25
|Submission (armbar)
|{{dts|2024|December|7}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:41
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|38–24
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC on ESPN: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan
|{{dts|2023|December|02}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Austin, Texas, United States
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|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|38–23
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC on ESPN: Holloway vs. Allen
|{{dts|2023|April|15}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Kansas City, Missouri, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|38–22
|Decision (split)
|UFC on ESPN: Thompson vs. Holland
|{{dts|2022|December|03}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Orlando, Florida, United States
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|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|37–22
|Submission (kneebar)
|UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs. Andrade
|{{dts|2022|April|23}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:01
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|37–21
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|{{dts|2021|December|4}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:21
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|36–21
|Decision (split)
|UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Gastelum
|{{dts|2021|August|21}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|36–20
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov
|{{dts|2021|February|6}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|35–20
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Volkov
|{{dts|2020|June|20}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|35–19
|Technical Submission (guillotine choke)
|UFC on ESPN: Covington vs. Lawler
|{{dts|2019|August|3|format=mdy}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:58
|Newark, New Jersey, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|35–18
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2019|May|11}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|34–18
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|{{dts|2018|June|9}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:28
|Chicago, Illinois, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|34–17
|TKO (punches and elbows)
|UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis
|{{dts|2017|November|11}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:07
|Norfolk, Virginia, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|33–17
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee
|{{dts|2017|June|25}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
|{{small|Return to Lightweight.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|32–17
|KO (knee)
|{{dts|2016|June|4}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|4:40
|Inglewood, California, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|32–16
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson 3
|{{dts|2015|November|7}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:39
|São Paulo, Brazil
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|32–15
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC Fight Night: Mendes vs. Lamas
|{{dts|2015|April|4}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Fairfax, Virginia, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 31–15
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. Brown
| {{dts|2014|July|26}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 2:57
| San Jose, California, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 31–14
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Nelson
| {{dts|2014|April|11}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
| {{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 30–14
| TKO (punches)
| UFC 164
| {{dts|2013|August|31}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 0:30
| Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 30–13
| Decision (split)
| UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Dodson
| {{dts|2013|January|26}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Chicago, Illinois, United States
| {{small|Featherweight debut.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 29–13
| Decision (split)
| UFC on FX: Maynard vs. Guida
| {{dts|2012|June|22}}
| align=center| 5
| align=center| 5:00
| Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 29–12
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC on Fox: Velasquez vs. dos Santos
| {{dts|2011|November|12}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Anaheim, California, United States
| {{small|UFC Lightweight title eliminator. Fight of the Night.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 29–11
| Decision (unanimous)
| The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. Team dos Santos Finale
| {{dts|2011|June|4}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 28–11
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| UFC 125
| {{dts|2011|January|1}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 4:27
| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
| {{small|Submission of the Night.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 27–11
| TKO (jaw injury)
| UFC 117
| {{dts|2010|August|7}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 1:51
| Oakland, California, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 26–11
| Submission (arm-triangle choke)
| {{dts|2010|March|21}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 3:40
| Broomfield, Colorado, United States
| {{small|Submission of the Night.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 25–11
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| UFC 107
| {{dts|2009|December|12}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 2:19
| Memphis, Tennessee, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 25–10
| Decision (split)
| The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale
| {{dts|2009|June|20}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
| {{small|Fight of the Night. Fight of the Year.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 25–9
| Decision (split)
| UFC 94
| {{dts|2009|January|31}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
| {{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 24–9
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Neer
| {{dts|2008|September|17}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Omaha, Nebraska, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 23–9
| Samy Schiavo
| TKO (punches)
| UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Lauzon
| {{dts|2008|April|2}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:15
| Broomfield, Colorado, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 22–9
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Serra Finale
| {{dts|2007|December|8}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 0:51
| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
| {{small|Fight of the Night. Fight of the Year.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 22–8
| Decision (split)
| UFC 74
| {{dts|2007|August|25}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 21–8
| Decision (split)
| UFC 72
| {{dts|2007|June|16}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Belfast, Northern Ireland
| {{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 21–7
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC Fight Night: Evans vs. Salmon
| {{dts|2007|January|25}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Hollywood, Florida, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 21–6
| Justin James
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| UFC 64
| {{dts|2006|October|14}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 4:42
| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
| {{small|Submission of the Night.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 20–6
| Joe Martin
| Decision (unanimous)
| WEC 23
| {{dts|2006|August|17}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Lemoore, California, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 19–6
| Yusuke Endo
| Submission (armbar)
| Shooto 2006: 7/21 in Korakuen Hall
| {{dts|2006|July|21}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:47
| Tokyo, Japan
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 19–5
| Decision (split)
| {{dts|2006|June|9}}
| align=center| 5
| align=center| 5:00
| San Jose, California, United States
| {{small|Lost the Strikeforce Lightweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 19–4
| Decision (unanimous)
| Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie
| {{dts|2006|March|10}}
| align=center| 5
| align=center| 5:00
| San Jose, California, United States
| {{small|Won the inaugural Strikeforce Lightweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 18–4
| Tristan Yunker
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| KOTC: Redemption on the River
| {{dts|2006|February|17}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:17
| Moline, Illinois, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 18–3
| Joe Jordan
| Decision (unanimous)
| Xtreme Fighting Organization 8
| {{dts|2005|December|10}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Lakemoor, Illinois, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 17–3
| Jeff Carsten
| TKO (injury)
| Ironheart Crown 9: Purgatory
| {{dts|2005|November|19}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:01
| Hammond, Indiana, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 16–3
| Dave Cochran
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| {{dts|2005|September|17}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:26
| Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 15–3
| John Strawn
| Submission (arm-triangle choke)
| Xtreme Fighting Organization 7
| {{dts|2005|August|27}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 3:12
| Island Lake, Illinois, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 14–3
| Jay Estrada
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Combat Do Fighting Challenge 4
| {{dts|2005|August|13}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:42
| Cicero, Illinois, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 13–3
| Decision (unanimous)
| Xtreme Fighting Organization 6: Judgement Day
| {{dts|2005|June|25}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Lakemoor, Illinois, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 12–3
| Submission (arm-triangle choke)
|rowspan=2 | Xtreme Kage Kombat: Des Moines
|rowspan=2 | {{dts|2005|May|20}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 3:22
|rowspan=2 | Des Moines, Iowa, United States
| {{small|Won the XKK 4-man tournament.}}{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/4/21/23032866/bowling-alley-brawls-chuck-norris-and-riots-in-the-stands-clay-guida-reflects-five-favorite-fights|title=Bowling alley brawls, Chuck Norris, and riots in the stands: Clay Guida reflects on 5 favorite fights of his Hall of Fame career|date=April 21, 2022|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Shaun Al-Shatti}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 11–3
| Chris Mickle
| Decision (unanimous)
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| {{small|XKK 4-man tournament semifinal.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 10–3
| Alex Carter
| Submission (punches)
| Combat Do Fighting Challenge 3
| {{dts|2005|May|14}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:54
| Cicero, Illinois, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 9–3
| Brandon Adamson
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Xtreme Fighting Organization 5
| {{dts|2005|March|19}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:02
| Lakemoor, Illinois, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 8–3
| Billy Guardiola
| Submission (ankle lock)
| Combat Do Fighting Challenge 2
| {{dts|2005|February|5}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| N/A
| Cicero, Illinois, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 7–3
| Dennis Davis
| KO (knee)
| MMA Mexico Day 2
| {{dts|2004|December|18}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| N/A
| Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 6–3
| Vito Woods
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| Xtreme Fighting Organization 4
| {{dts|2004|December|3}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 1:19
| McHenry, Illinois, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 5–3
| Randy Hauer
| TKO (punches)
| Extreme Challenge 60
| {{dts|2004|November|12}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:25
| Medina, Minnesota, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 4–3
| Billy Guardiola
| Submission (ankle lock)
| Combat Do Fighting Challenge 1
| {{dts|2004|October|23}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| N/A
| Cicero, Illinois, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 3–3
| Gabe Lemley
| Submission (armbar)
| Xtreme Fighting Organization 2: New Blood
| {{dts|2004|June|26}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 0:33
| Fontana, Wisconsin, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 3–2
| Jed Deno
| Submission (choke)
| Ultimate Combat Sports 2: Battle at the Barn
| {{dts|2004|May|1}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:35
| Rochester, Minnesota, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 2–2
| Shawn Nolan
| N/A
|rowspan=2 | Xtreme Kage Kombat: Clash in Curtiss 5
|rowspan=2 | {{dts|2004|April|3}}
| align=center| N/A
| align=center| N/A
|rowspan=2 | Curtiss, Wisconsin, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 1–2
| Dan Duke
| N/A
| align=center| N/A
| align=center| N/A
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 1–1
| Adam Bass
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Xtreme Fighting Organization 1: The Kickoff
| {{dts|2004|March|14}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:53
| Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 0–1
| Adam Copenhaver
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Silverback Classic 17
| {{dts|2003|July|26}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| N/A
| Ottawa, Illinois, United States
|
{{end}}
Grappling record
| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:80%; text-align:left;" | ||||||
| colspan=8 style="text-align:center;" | 6 Matches, 2 Wins, 2 losses, 2 draws | ||||||
| Result
! Rec. ! Opponent ! Method ! Event ! Date ! Location | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| {{no2}}Loss | 2–2–2 | {{flagicon|USA}} Chase Hooper | Submission (Calf Slicer) | Fury Pro Grappling 6 | 30 December 2022 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| {{draw}}Draw | 2–1–2 | {{flagicon|USA}} Alex Caceres | Draw | Fury Pro Grappling 5 | 27 August 2022 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| {{yes2}}Win | 2–1–1 | {{flagicon|USA}} Brad Boulton | Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) | Fury Pro Grappling 4 | 28 May 2022 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| {{yes2}}Win | 1–1–1 | {{flagicon|USA}} Billy Quarantillo | Decision | Fury Pro Grappling 3 | 30 December 2021 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| {{draw}}Draw | 0–1–1 | {{flagicon|BRA}} Renato Sobral | Draw | Quintet Ultra | 12 December 2019 | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| {{no2}}Loss | 0–1 | {{flagicon|BRA}} Gregor Gracie | Submission (Arm Bar) | Quintet Ultra | 12 December 2019 | Las Vegas, Nevada |
See also
References
{{Reflist|30em}}
External links
{{Commons category|Clay Guida}}
- {{Official website|http://www.clayguida.com|Clay Guida's official website}}
- {{UFC|clay-guida}}
- {{Sherdog|8184}}
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{{s-ttl|title=1st Strikeforce Lightweight Champion|years=March 10, 2006 – June 9, 2006}}
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