Clay Guida Explained

Clay Guida
Other Names:The Carpenter
Birth Name:Clayton Charles Guida[1]
Birth Date:8 December 1981
Birth Place:Round Lake, Illinois, United States[2]
Weight Lb:155
Weight Class:Lightweight (2003–2013, 2017–present)
Featherweight (2013–2016)
Reach:70 in[3]
Stance:Orthodox
Fighting Out Of:Johnsburg, Illinois, United States[4]
Team:Midwest Training Center (until 2009)[5]
Jackson-Wink MMA (2009–2015)[6]
Team Alpha Male (2015–present)
Rank:black belt in brazilian jiu-jitsu[7]
black belt in Gaidojutsu[8]
Years Active:2003–present
Mma Kowin:7
Mma Subwin:14
Mma Decwin:16
Mma Otherwin:1
Mma Koloss:2
Mma Subloss:11
Mma Decloss:10
Mma Otherloss:1
University:William Rainey Harper College
Relatives:Jason Guida (brother)
Sherdog:8184

Clay Guida (; born December 8, 1981) is an American professional mixed martial artist, currently signed to the UFC competing in the Lightweight division.[9] A professional competitor 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 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.[10] 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.[11]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Guida was successful in his UFC debut, submitting Justin James in the second round at UFC 64.[12] The submission earned him the Submission of the Night award.[13]

Guida lost a unanimous decision to Din Thomas at in his second UFC outing.[14]

Guida garnered attention for his three-round split decision loss to Tyson Griffin at UFC 72.[15] 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.[16]

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.[17] 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.[18]

In a bout at UFC Fight Night 15, he defeated Mac Danzig via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28).[19]

Guida defeated Ultimate Fighter winner Nate Diaz via split decision at UFC 94.[20] Both fighters were awarded the Fight of the Night bonus.

His next fight was against Diego Sanchez, at which he lost by split decision.[21] 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.[22] The fight would later make #13 on the "100 Greatest UFC fights" list.[23]

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[24] by Dana White to cut it, but he refused.[25]

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.[26]

Guida was expected to face Sean Sherk on March 21, 2010, at,[27] 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.[28] At Guida defeated Shannon Gugerty at 3:40 of round 2 by way of arm-triangle choke,[29] ending Guida's two fight losing streak along with winning his first UFC Submission of the Night award.[30]

Guida then faced Rafael dos Anjos on August 7, 2010, at UFC 117.[31] 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.[32]

Guida defeated Takanori Gomi on January 1, 2011, at UFC 125 by submission due to a guillotine choke in round two,[33] his third consecutive submission victory which also earned him Submission of the Night honors.[34]

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.[35]

Guida faced Benson Henderson on November 12, 2011, at UFC on Fox 1.[36] Guida lost a hard fought decision after three rounds.[37] Both fighters were awarded the Fight of the Night bonus.

Guida faced Gray Maynard on June 22, 2012, at UFC on FX 4.[38] Guida lost to Maynard via split decision .[39]

For his next fight, Guida moved down to the featherweight division and faced Hatsu Hioki on January 26, 2013, at .[40] 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.[41]

Guida was expected to face Chad Mendes on April 20, 2013, at UFC on Fox 7.[42] However it was revealed on March 15 that Guida had pulled out of the bout citing an injury.[43]

A rescheduled bout with Mendes took place on August 31, 2013, at UFC 164.[44] 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.[45]

Guida faced Tatsuya Kawajiri at UFC Fight Night 39.[46] He won the fight by unanimous decision,[47] in a performance that earned both participants Fight of the Night honors.[48]

Guida faced Dennis Bermudez on July 26, 2014, at UFC on Fox 12.[49] He lost the bout via submission in the second round.

Guida faced Robbie Peralta on April 4, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 63.[50] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[51]

Guida faced Thiago Tavares on November 7, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 77.[52] He lost the fight due to a guillotine choke submission early in the first round.[53]

Guida faced Brian Ortega on June 4, 2016, at UFC 199.[54] He lost the fight via KO in the third round.[55]

Guida next faced Erik Koch at on June 25, 2017.[56] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[57]

Guida faced Joe Lauzon on November 11, 2017, at . He won via TKO in the first round.[58]

Guida was expected to face Bobby Green on June 9, 2018, at UFC 225.[59] However, Green pulled out of the bout, citing an injury and was replaced by Charles Oliveira[60] Guida lost the fight via guillotine choke submission in the first round.[61]

Guida next faced former two-division UFC champion B.J. Penn on May 11, 2019, at UFC 237.[62] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[63]

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.[64]

Guida faced Jim Miller on August 3, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 5.[65] He lost the fight via a technical submission due to a guillotine choke in the first minute of the first round.[66]

Guida faced Bobby Green on June 20, 2020, at .[67] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[68]

As the first fight of his new, four-fight contract Guida faced Michael Johnson on February 6, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 184.[69] [70] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[71]

Guida faced Mark Madsen on August 21, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 29.[72] He lost the fight via split decision.[73]

Guida faced Leonardo Santos on December 4, 2021, at .[74] 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.[75] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[76]

Guida faced Claudio Puelles on April 23, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 205.[77] He lost the fight via a kneebar in round one.[78]

Guida faced Scott Holtzman on December 3, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 42.[79] He won the fight via split decision.[80]

Guida faced Rafa García on April 15, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 44.[81] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[82]

Guida faced Joaquim Silva on December 2, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 52.[83] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[84]

Guida is scheduled to face Chase Hooper on December 7, 2024 at UFC 310.[85]

Other combat sports

Guida defeated Billy Quarantillo by unanimous decision in a submission grappling match on December 30, 2021, at Fury Pro Grappling 3.[86]

Guida returned to wrestling competition at the 2022 US Open, competing alongside his teammate Urijah Faber at the event.[87]

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.[88]

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.[89]

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.[90]

Personal life

Guida is a fan of the Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs.[91] Guida is also a die hard Grateful Dead fan. He attended the GD50 Grateful Dead reunion shows.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

|-|Loss|align=center|38–24|Joaquim Silva|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Austin, Texas, United States||-|Loss|align=center|38–23|Rafa García|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Kansas City, Missouri, United States||-|Win|align=center|38–22|Scott Holtzman|Decision (split)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Orlando, Florida, United States||-|Loss|align=center|37–22|Claudio Puelles|Submission (kneebar)|||align=center|1|align=center|3:01|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|37–21|Leonardo Santos|Submission (rear-naked choke)| ||align=center|2|align=center|1:21|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Loss|align=center|36–21|Mark Madsen|Decision (split)| ||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|36–20|Michael Johnson|Decision (unanimous) |||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Loss|align=center|35–20|Bobby Green|Decision (unanimous)| ||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Loss|align=center|35–19|Jim Miller|Technical Submission (guillotine choke)|||align=center|1|align=center|0:58|Newark, New Jersey, United States||-|Win|align=center|35–18|B.J. Penn|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 237||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil||-|Loss|align=center|34–18|Charles Oliveira|Submission (guillotine choke)|UFC 225||align=center|1|align=center|2:28|Chicago, Illinois, United States| |-|Win|align=center|34–17|Joe Lauzon|TKO (punches and elbows)|||align=center|1|align=center|1:07|Norfolk, Virginia, United States||-|Win|align=center|33–17|Erik Koch|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States||-|Loss|align=center|32–17|Brian Ortega|KO (knee)|UFC 199||align=center|3|align=center|4:40|Inglewood, California, United States| |-|Loss|align=center|32–16|Thiago Tavares|Submission (guillotine choke)|||align=center| 1|align=center| 0:39|São Paulo, Brazil||-|Win|align=center|32–15|Robbie Peralta|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Fairfax, Virginia, United States||-| Loss| align=center| 31–15| Dennis Bermudez| Submission (rear-naked choke)| | | align=center| 2| align=center| 2:57| San Jose, California, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 31–14| Tatsuya Kawajiri| Decision (unanimous)| | | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates| |-| Loss| align=center| 30–14| Chad Mendes | TKO (punches)| UFC 164| | align=center| 3| align=center| 0:30| Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 30–13| Hatsu Hioki | Decision (split) | | | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Chicago, Illinois, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 29–13| Gray Maynard | Decision (split)| | | align=center| 5| align=center| 5:00| Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 29–12| Benson Henderson | Decision (unanimous)| | | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Anaheim, California, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 29–11| Anthony Pettis| Decision (unanimous)| | | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 28–11| Takanori Gomi| Submission (guillotine choke)| UFC 125| | align=center| 2| align=center| 4:27| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 27–11| Rafael dos Anjos| TKO (jaw injury)| UFC 117| | align=center| 3| align=center| 1:51| Oakland, California, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 26–11| Shannon Gugerty| Submission (arm-triangle choke)| | | align=center| 2| align=center| 3:40| Broomfield, Colorado, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 25–11| Kenny Florian| Submission (rear-naked choke)| UFC 107| | align=center| 2| align=center| 2:19| Memphis, Tennessee, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 25–10| Diego Sanchez| Decision (split)| | | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 25–9| Nate Diaz| Decision (split)| UFC 94| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 24–9| Mac Danzig| Decision (unanimous)| | | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Omaha, Nebraska, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 23–9| Samy Schiavo| TKO (punches)| | | align=center| 1| align=center| 4:15| Broomfield, Colorado, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 22–9| Roger Huerta| Submission (rear-naked choke)| | | align=center| 3| align=center| 0:51| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 22–8| Marcus Aurélio| Decision (split)| UFC 74| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 21–8| Tyson Griffin| Decision (split)| UFC 72| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Belfast, Northern Ireland| |-| Loss| align=center| 21–7| Din Thomas| Decision (unanimous)| | | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Hollywood, Florida, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 21–6| Justin James| Submission (rear-naked choke)| UFC 64| | align=center| 2| align=center| 4:42| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 20–6| Joe Martin| Decision (unanimous)| WEC 23| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Lemoore, California, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 19–6| Yusuke Endo| Submission (armbar)| Shooto 2006: 7/21 in Korakuen Hall| | align=center| 1| align=center| 2:47| Tokyo, Japan| |-| Loss| align=center| 19–5| Gilbert Melendez| Decision (split)| | | align=center| 5| align=center| 5:00| San Jose, California, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 19–4| Josh Thomson| Decision (unanimous)| | | align=center| 5| align=center| 5:00| San Jose, California, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 18–4| Tristan Yunker| Submission (rear-naked choke) | KOTC: Redemption on the River | | align=center| 1| align=center| 1:17| Moline, Illinois, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 18–3| Joe Jordan| Decision (unanimous)| Xtreme Fighting Organization 8| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Lakemoor, Illinois, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 17–3| Jeff Carsten| TKO (injury)| Ironheart Crown 9: Purgatory| | align=center| 1| align=center| 3:01| Hammond, Indiana, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 16–3| Dave Cochran| Submission (rear-naked choke)| KOTC: Xtreme Edge| | align=center| 1| align=center| 2:26| Indianapolis, Indiana, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 15–3| John Strawn| Submission (arm-triangle choke)| Xtreme Fighting Organization 7| | align=center| 2| align=center| 3:12| Island Lake, Illinois, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 14–3| Jay Estrada| Submission (rear-naked choke)| Combat Do Fighting Challenge 4| | align=center| 1| align=center| 3:42| Cicero, Illinois, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 13–3| Bart Palaszewski| Decision (unanimous)| Xtreme Fighting Organization 6: Judgement Day| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Lakemoor, Illinois, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 12–3| Alonzo Martinez| Submission (arm-triangle choke)|rowspan=2 | Xtreme Kage Kombat: Des Moines|rowspan=2 | | align=center| 3| align=center| 3:22|rowspan=2 | Des Moines, Iowa, United States| [106] |-| Win| align=center| 11–3| Chris Mickle| Decision (unanimous) | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| |-| Win| align=center| 10–3| Alex Carter| Submission (punches) | Combat Do Fighting Challenge 3| | align=center| 1| align=center| 2:54| Cicero, Illinois, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 9–3| Brandon Adamson| Submission (rear-naked choke)| Xtreme Fighting Organization 5| | align=center| 1| align=center| 3:02| Lakemoor, Illinois, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 8–3| Billy Guardiola| Submission (ankle lock)| Combat Do Fighting Challenge 2| | align=center| 1| align=center| N/A| Cicero, Illinois, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 7–3| Dennis Davis| KO (knee) | MMA Mexico Day 2| | align=center| 1| align=center| N/A| Ciudad Juárez, Mexico| |-| Win| align=center| 6–3| Vito Woods| Submission (guillotine choke)| Xtreme Fighting Organization 4| | align=center| 2| align=center| 1:19| McHenry, Illinois, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 5–3| Randy Hauer| TKO (punches) | Extreme Challenge 60| | align=center| 1| align=center| 2:25| Medina, Minnesota, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 4–3| Billy Guardiola| Submission (ankle lock)| Combat Do Fighting Challenge 1| | align=center| 1| align=center| N/A| Cicero, Illinois, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 3–3| Gabe Lemley| Submission (armbar)| Xtreme Fighting Organization 2: New Blood| | align=center| 2| align=center| 0:33| Fontana, Wisconsin, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 3–2| Jed Deno| Submission (choke)| Ultimate Combat Sports 2: Battle at the Barn| | align=center| 1| align=center| 3:35| Rochester, Minnesota, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 2–2| Shawn Nolan| N/A|rowspan=2 | Xtreme Kage Kombat: Clash in Curtiss 5|rowspan=2 | | align=center| N/A| align=center| N/A|rowspan=2 | Curtiss, Wisconsin, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 1–2| Dan Duke | N/A| align=center| N/A| align=center| N/A| |-| Win| align=center| 1–1| Adam Bass| Submission (rear-naked choke)| Xtreme Fighting Organization 1: The Kickoff| | align=center| 1| align=center| 2:53| Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 0–1| Adam Copenhaver| Submission (rear-naked choke)| Silverback Classic 17| | align=center| 1| align=center| N/A| Ottawa, Illinois, United States| [107]

Grappling record

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6 Matches, 2 Wins, 2 losses, 2 draws
ResultRec.OpponentMethodEventDateLocation
Loss2–2–2 Chase HooperSubmission (Calf Slicer)Fury Pro Grappling 630 December 2022Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Draw2–1–2 Alex CaceresDrawFury Pro Grappling 527 August 2022Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win2–1–1 Brad BoultonSubmission (Arm Triangle Choke)Fury Pro Grappling 428 May 2022Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win1–1–1 Billy QuarantilloDecisionFury Pro Grappling 330 December 2021Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Draw0–1–1 Renato SobralDrawQuintet Ultra12 December 2019Las Vegas, Nevada
Loss0–1 Gregor GracieSubmission (Arm Bar)Quintet Ultra12 December 2019Las Vegas, Nevada

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Clay Guida ("The Carpenter") | MMA Fighter Page .
  2. Web site: Johnsburg's Clay Guida faces Bobby Green in UFC 225 battle of little bigmouths. . 17 April 2018 .
  3. Web site: Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Lawler vs. Brown. UFC.com. July 27, 2014.
  4. Web site: Clay Guida | UFC. 14 September 2018 .
  5. Web site: Midwest MMA grind prepped Guida for UFC. August 7, 2010. Matt Erickson. The Times of Northwest Indiana.
  6. Web site: Clay Guida: The Dude Goes West. Thomas Gerbasi. April 2, 2015. Ultimate Fighting Championship.
  7. Web site: Facts.net .
  8. Web site: UFC's Clay Guida trains with BJJ Gi and white belt . 23 June 2016 .
  9. Web site: Clay Guida. UFC. 2017-10-05.
  10. Web site: Clay Guida's Painful Motivation to Succeed. 14 September 2018 .
  11. Web site: Clay. https://web.archive.org/web/20080724001424/http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Clay-Guida-8184. dead. 2008-07-24. Sherdog.com. Sherdog. 2017-10-05.
  12. Web site: 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. Limited. Alamy. Alamy. en. 2017-10-05.
  13. Web site: UFC 64 Fight Card – Main Card & Prelims Lineup. mmascene.com. April 3, 2019.
  14. Web site: MMADecisions.com. MMADecisions.com. 2017-10-05.
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  16. Web site: MMADecisions.com. MMADecisions.com. 2017-10-05.
  17. News: History in the Making: Roger Huerta earns respect against Clay Guida at The Ultimate Fighter 6 Finale. 2011-01-21. MMAmania.com. 2017-10-05.
  18. Web site: Clay Guida vs Samy Schiavo Fight Result UFC Fight Night 13 - Floria.... www.mma-core.com. 2017-10-05.
  19. Web site: MMADecisions.com. MMADecisions.com. 2017-10-05.
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  22. Web site: The Ultimate Fighter Season 9. www.thefightlounge.co.uk. en-US. 2017-10-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20171005100955/http://www.thefightlounge.co.uk/events/the-ultimate-fighter-the-united-states-vs-the-united-kingdom-finale/. 2017-10-05. dead.
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  24. Web site: Clay Guida answers your questions on energy, music and haircuts. Maggie Hendricks.
  25. News: UFC Fighter Left Out Of UFC Game Because He Has...Big Hair. Plunkett. Luke. Kotaku. 2017-10-05. en-US.
  26. News: UFC 107 Results: Kenny Florian Chokes Out Clay Guida. Bloody Elbow. 2017-10-05.
  27. News: Source: Sherk vs. Guida in works for March UFC Fight Night card in Denver . nwi.com/mma . 2010-01-09.
  28. News: Sherk scratched; Gugerty to face Guida at UFC on Versus 1 in March . mmajunkie.com . 2010-01-15 . dead . 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 . 2010-01-18 .
  29. Web site: Clay Guida vs Shannon Gugerty Fight Result UFC Live 1 - Vera vs. Jones. www.mma-core.com. 2017-10-05.
  30. Web site: MMA Spot - UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones Gate And Salaries. www.mmaspot.com. 2017-10-05.
  31. Web site: Clay Guida vs. Rafael dos Anjos Set for UFC 117 on August 7 in Oakland. mmafrenzy.com. 2010-05-10. 2010-05-10. 2010-05-20. 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/. dead.
  32. Web site: UFC 117 main card recap, miracle submission saves champ Anderson Silva. mmajunkie.com. August 7, 2010. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20100815112238/http://mmajunkie.com/news/20201/ufc-117-main-card-recap-miracle-submission-saves-champ-anderson-silva.mma. August 15, 2010.
  33. News: UFC 125 Results: Takanori Gomi Taps to Clay Guida. Bloody Elbow. 2017-10-05.
  34. News: UFC 125 bonuses: Edgar, Maynard, Stephens and Guida each earn $60K awards. 2011-01-02. MMAjunkie. 2017-10-05. en-US.
  35. Web site: Anthony Pettis vs. Clay Guida set, tapped The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale headliner . mmajunkie.com . January 21, 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110124001949/http://mmajunkie.com/news/22176/anthony-pettis-vs-clay-guida-set-tapped-headliner-of-tuf-13-finale.mma . 2011-01-24 .
  36. Web site: Clay Guida vs. Ben Henderson in the works for UFC on FOX 1 . mmajunkie.com . 2011-09-06 . dead . 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 . 2011-10-21 .
  37. News: UFC on Fox Results: Ben Henderson Outlasts Clay Guida in a Thriller. Mazique. Brian. Bleacher Report. 2017-10-05. en-US.
  38. Web site: Guida vs. Maynard headlines UFC on FX 4. mmajunkie.com. March 18, 2012. dead. 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. March 21, 2012.
  39. News: Dana White tells Guida: This isn't Dancing with the Stars. ESPN. 23 June 2012. 25 June 2012.
  40. Web site: Clay Guida-Hatsu Hioki added to UFC on FOX 6 in Chicago. mmajunkie.com. November 7, 2012. dead. 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. November 10, 2012.
  41. Web site: UFC on FOX 6 play by play and live results . mmajunkie.com . January 26, 2013.
  42. Web site: Chad Mendes meets Clay Guida at UFC on FOX 7 . mmajunkie.com . Dann Stupp . February 12, 2013 . dead . 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 . 2013-02-15 .
  43. Web site: Clay Guida Injured, Out of Chad Mendes Fight at UFC on Fox 7 . sherdog.com . Greg Savage. 2013-03-15. 2013-03-15.
  44. Web site: Chad Mendes vs. Clay Guida targeted for UFC 164. bloodyelbow.com. Mookie Alexander. 2013-05-22. 2013-05-22.
  45. News: UFC 164 results: Mendes stops Guida. MMA Fighting. 2017-10-05.
  46. Web site: Tatsuya Kawajiri returns at UFC Fight Night 39, faces Clay Guida in Abu Dhabi. fightsportasia.com. BWylie. 2014-02-14. 2014-02-14. 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/. 2014-02-14. dead.
  47. News: UFC Fight Night 39 results: Clay Guida tops Kawajiri, calls out McGregor, Thomson. 2014-04-11. MMAjunkie. 2017-10-05. en-US.
  48. Web site: UFC Fight Night 39 bonuses: Clay Guida, Tatsuya Kawajiri nab 'FOTN' honors. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2014-04-11. 2014-04-11.
  49. Web site: Dennis Bermudez vs. Clay Guida booked for July's UFC on FOX 12 event. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2014-05-16. 2014-05-16.
  50. Web site: UFC Fight Night 63 adds Clay Guida-Robbie Peralta to lineup. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2015-01-29. 2015-01-29.
  51. News: UFC Fight Night 63 results: Clay Guida tops Robbie Peralta in vintage form. 2015-04-04. MMAjunkie. 2017-10-05. en-US.
  52. Web site: Clay Guida vs. Thiago Tavares added to UFC Fight Night 77 in Brazil. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2015-09-18. 2015-09-18.
  53. Web site: UFC Fight Night 77 results: Clay Guida slam backfires into quick sub for Thiago Tavares. mmajunkie.com. Steven Marrocco. 2015-11-07. 2015-11-07.
  54. Web site: Clay Guida set to clash with Brian Ortega at UFC 199. mmafighting.com. Chuck Mindenhall. 2016-04-13. 2016-04-13.
  55. Web site: UFC 199 results: Brian Ortega steals win from Clay Guida with last-minute knockout. mmafighting.com. Dave Doley. 2016-06-04. 2016-06-05.
  56. Web site: Clay Guida vs. Erik Koch added to UFC Fight Night 112 in Oklahoma City. mmafighting.com. Danny Segura. 2017-03-29. 2017-03-19.
  57. News: UFC Fight Night 112 results: Clay Guida's mat pressure too much for Erik Koch. 2017-06-26. MMAjunkie. 2017-06-26. en-US.
  58. Web site: UFC Norfolk gains Joe Lauzon vs. Clay Guida. cagesidepress.com. Jay Anderson. 2017-08-28. 2017-08-28.
  59. News: Clay Guida vs. Bobby Green slated for UFC 225. MMA Fighting. 2018-05-30.
  60. Web site: Round Lake's Clay Guida faces Bobby Green in UFC 225 battle of little bigmouths . chicagotribine.com. Phil Thompson. 2018-04-17. 2018-04-17.
  61. News: UFC 225 results: Charles Oliveira spoils Clay Guida's homecoming, ties Royce Gracie record. 2018-06-09. MMAjunkie. 2018-06-10. en-US.
  62. Web site: B.J. Penn vs. Clay Guida set for UFC 237. bloodyelbow.com. Mookie Alexander. 2019-03-06. 2019-03-06.
  63. Web site: UFC 237 Results: Strong Start for BJ Penn Not Enough, Clay Guida Wins Decision. Anderson. Jay. 2019-05-11. Cageside Press. en-US. 2019-05-12.
  64. Web site: Classic Diego Sanchez vs. Clay Guida bout announced for UFC 2019 Hall of Fame. Lee. Alexander K.. 2019-06-09. MMA Fighting. 2019-06-10.
  65. Web site: Jim Miller vs. Clay Guida set for UFC Newark. Cole Shelton. 2019-06-23. mmanews.com. 2019-06-24.
  66. Web site: UFC Newark Results: Jim Miller Stuns, Submits Clay Guida. Evanoff. Josh. 2019-08-03. Cageside Press. en-US. 2019-08-04.
  67. Web site: Clay Guida treft Bobby Green op 20 juni aanstaande in Las Vegas. DNA. MMA. 9 June 2020 . en-US. 2020-06-09.
  68. Web site: UFC on ESPN 11 Results: Bobby Green Outlasts Clay Guida. Josh Evanoff. 2020-06-21. Cageside Press. en-US. 2020-06-21.
  69. Web site: 2020-11-29. Lightweight veterans Clay Guida, Michael Johnson clash at Super Bowl weekend UFC Fight Night. 2020-11-30. MMA Junkie. en-US.
  70. Web site: 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. Damon Martin. February 6, 2021. mmafighting.com.
  71. Web site: Doherty. Dan. 2021-02-06. UFC Vegas 18 Results: Clay Guida's Aggression Overwhelms Michael Johnson. 2021-02-07. Cageside Press. en-US.
  72. Web site: DNA. MMA. 2021-05-19. Clay Guida krijgt ongeslagen Olympiër Mark O.Madsen tegenover zich op 21 augustus. 2021-05-20. MMA DNA. en-US.
  73. Web site: Doherty. Dan. 2021-08-22. UFC Vegas 34 Results: Mark O. Madsen Stays Undefeated Against Clay Guida. 2021-08-22. Cageside Press. en-US.
  74. Web site: Bousenaff. Jamal. 2021-10-21. Ontmoeting tussen veteranen Clay Guida en Leonardo Santos op 4 december. 2021-10-21. MMA DNA. en-US.
  75. Web site: Marrocco. Steven. 2021-12-05. UFC Vegas 44 post-fight bonuses: Clay Guida picks up 10th performance check just shy of 40th birthday. 2021-12-05. MMA Fighting. en.
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  77. Web site: Sherdog.com. Clay Guida Takes On Claudio Puelles at UFC Fight Night Card on April 23. 2022-01-14. Sherdog. en.
  78. Web site: Law . Eddie . 2022-04-23 . UFC Vegas 52: Claudio Puelles Hits Record Third Knee Bar Submission In Guida Win . 2022-04-24 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  79. Web site: Lee . Alexander K. . 2022-08-25 . Clay Guida books 60th pro fight against Scott Holtzman at Dec. 3 UFC event . 2022-08-26 . MMA Fighting . en.
  80. Web site: Doherty . Dan . 2022-12-03 . UFC Orlando: Clay Guida Grinds to Victory, Scott Holtzman Retires . 2022-12-05 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  81. Web site: Anderson . Jay . 2023-02-10 . Clay Guida vs. Rafa Garcia Booked for UFC Kansas City . 2023-02-11 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  82. Web site: Dewar . Val . 2023-04-15 . UFC Kansas City: Rafa García Tenderizes Clay Guida's Face to 30-27 Sweep . 2023-04-17 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  83. Web site: Leonard . Harvey . 2023-09-25 . UFC matchmaking bulletin (9/18-9/24): Kelvin Gastelum gets top 10 opponent for welterweight return, four cancellations . 2023-09-25 . MMA News UFC News, Results and Interviews . en-US.
  84. Web site: Morehouse . Cade . 2023-12-03 . UFC Austin: Joaquim Silva Wins Decision Over Fan-Fave Clay Guida . 2023-12-03 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  85. Web site: Hall of Famer Clay Guida books UFC fight No. 37 vs. Chase Hooper. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Nolan King. 2024-09-25. 2024-09-25.
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  87. Web site: Watch Urijah Faber and Clay Guida Wrestling at US Open . 2 May 2022 .
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  89. Web site: Watch Gillian Robertson Submit Rose Namajunas at Fury Pro Grappling 6 . 31 December 2022 .
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  103. Web site: 2009 MMA awards show honors top moments of the year. December 31, 2009. Las Vegas Sun. Brett Okamoto.
  104. Web site: Clay Guida is the Fan's Choice for the Tequila CAZADORES Spirit Award for UFC 117 . 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 . dead . 2013-01-27 . Kuam.com .
  105. Web site: UFC 125: Clay Guida talks fighting Takanori Gomi and wins Tequila C.... MMA-Core.
  106. Web site: Bowling alley brawls, Chuck Norris, and riots in the stands: Clay Guida reflects on 5 favorite fights of his Hall of Fame career. April 21, 2022. mmafighting.com. Shaun Al-Shatti.
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