Clay Guida

  1. Clay Guida Injury Layoff: 5 Fights He Could Take When He Returns

    News came down this week that Clay Guida has suffered an undisclosed injury and is now out of his bout with Chad Mendes on April 20 at UFC on Fox 7...

    Scott Harris Written by Scott Harris about 1 month ago 4,006 reads 32 comments

  2. Darren Elkins Replaces Clay Guida, Meets Chad Mendes at UFC on FOX 7

    Looks like UFC featherweight contender Chad Mendes' streak of not fighting his scheduled opponent continues...

    John Heinis Written by John Heinis about 1 month ago 6,618 reads 27 comments

  3. Clay Guida: A Contender Outside of the Cage

    Only a handful of fighters possess the humility, dedication, respect and mental fortitude to transgress the sport of mixed martial arts...

    Dan Hiergesell Written by Dan Hiergesell about 3 months ago 1,021 reads 2 comments

  4. UFC Sends Strong Message with Recent Cuts

    The fight game can be an unforgiving creature. Athletes losing their jobs is simply part of the process, and with new talent emerging and with competitors failing to fend off the ...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 3 months ago 8,068 reads 65 comments

  5. Dana White's Criticism of Clay Guida: 'He Runs' and 'Nobody Wants to See That'

    It wasn't long ago that Clay Guida was the darling of the UFC because every time he stepped foot in the cage, mayhem ensued and the crowd both in the arena and at home had no choice but to stand up and applaud every moment...

    Damon Martin Written by Damon Martin about 3 months ago 11,111 reads 46 comments

  6. 10 MMA Fighters Who Struggle in Big Fights

    Some fighters are born to be champions. From the time that they step foot into the Octagon, it is clear that they are on a collision course with greatness. Jon Jones, Cain Velasquez and Dominick Cruz are all examples of this undeniable talent...

    Andrew Saunders Written by Andrew Saunders about 3 months ago 7,952 reads 19 comments

  7. It's Official: Greg Jackson Ruined Clay Guida

    Clay Guida has been in the fight business for a long time. After beating Josh Thomson in March 2006, Guida became the first Strikeforce lightweight champion at the promotion's first event...

    Steven Rondina Written by Steven Rondina about 4 months ago 1,659 reads 24 comments

  8. Judge Defends 30-27 Score in Guida vs. Hioki, Despite Being FB Friends with Clay

    On Tuesday, a Bleacher Report article revealed that UFC featherweight Clay Guida is Facebook friends with judge Gabriel Sabaitis , which obviously doesn't mean a whole lot on its own...

    John Heinis Written by John Heinis about 4 months ago 3,116 reads 27 comments

  9. The Judge Who Scored Guida vs. Hioki 30-27 Is Also Clay's Facebook 'Friend'

    Ever wonder what an athletic commission considers a conflict of interest? It’s a question running amok in my brain as I type and mull over last weekend’s featherweight bout between Clay Guida and Hatsu Hioki ...

    Matt Molgaard Written by Matt Molgaard about 4 months ago 9,062 reads 25 comments

  10. UFC on Fox 6 Results: 5 Fights for Clay Guida to Take Next

    Clay Guida earned a big win Saturday night in Chicago, when he earned a split decision nod over Hatsu Hioki. It was his featherweight debut and will likely push him up the rankings in a big way...

    Riley Kontek Written by Riley Kontek about 4 months ago 1,684 reads 2 comments

  11. UFC on Fox 6: What's Next for Clay Guida?

    Clay "The Carpenter" Guida is a thief. With a handful of takedowns and some lackluster top control, Guida convinced two out of three judges sitting cageside at UFC on Fox 6 that he deserved the victory on Saturday night...

    Hunter Homistek Written by Hunter Homistek about 4 months ago 1,090 reads 3 comments

  12. UFC on Fox 6 Results: What We Learned from Clay Guida vs. Hatsu Hioki

    On Saturday's UFC on Fox 6 card, a clash of high-profile featherweights made waves on the FX prelims as Clay "the Carpenter" Guida took on Hatsu Hioki . This was the first fight for Guida since making the move to 145 pounds last year...

    Andrew Saunders Written by Andrew Saunders about 4 months ago 4,854 reads 36 comments

  13. 5 Reasons the Cerrone vs. Pettis Winner Deserves a UFC Title Shot

    Just hours away from UFC on Fox 6 , much of the talk about tonight's card has either been about the main event flyweight championship fight or Quinton "Rampage" Jackson...

    Jeffrey McKinney Written by Jeffrey McKinney about 4 months ago 1,012 reads 2 comments

  14. UFC on Fox 6 Preview: Who's on the Hot Seat in Chicago?

    Clay Guida has to be feeling the pressure going into his fight with Hatsu Hioki at UFC on Fox 6 in Chicago. He's lost his last two in a row, and anyone who follows the UFC closely knows that it's typically three strikes and you're out...

    Jonathan Snowden Written by Jonathan Snowden about 4 months ago 4,939 reads 7 comments

  15. B/R MMA Staff Predictions for UFC on Fox 6 Preliminary Card

    As you impatiently count down the days until UFC on Fox 6 , the B/R staff is here to both placate and occupy your mind with our predictions for Saturday's preliminary card bouts...

    James MacDonald Written by James MacDonald about 4 months ago 6,911 reads 10 comments

  16. Clay Guida Looking Forward to New Start, Making Waves at 145 Pounds

    Clay Guida made his UFC debut on October 14, 2006, when he submitted Justin James via rear-naked choke at the 4:42 mark of the second round...

    Trent Reinsmith Written by Trent Reinsmith about 4 months ago 557 reads 4 comments

  17. 7 Fighters Who Could Fade Away in 2013

    Brock Lesnar burst onto the scene. He was the most feared man in the UFC, he was the future of pay-per-view and everyone in the world was waiting to see what would happen next. Then, he lost, got injured and faded away...

    Jason Dannelly Written by Jason Dannelly about 4 months ago 1,899 reads 12 comments

  18. Clay Guida: Can 'The Carpenter' Make Some Noise at Featherweight?

    Clay Guida 's 29-13 record marks him for little more than a journeyman, but his output since 2009 suggests he's primed to challenge for UFC gold at long last. Between 2009 and 2012, Guida amassed a 5-4 record in the UFC lightweight division...

    Craig Amos Written by Craig Amos about 5 months ago 2,291 reads 36 comments

  19. The UFC Featherweight Division Rises in 2013

    With a quick look at the UFC's schedule for 2013, it becomes clear the organization has every intention to fire out of the gates in the new year throwing heavy leather...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 5 months ago 4,585 reads 16 comments

  20. UFC Power Rankings: The Most Boring Fights in UFC History

    While we all love mixed martial arts, we can hardly deny that its premier organisation has had its fair share of mind-numbingly boring fights...

    James MacDonald Written by James MacDonald about 7 months ago 7,949 reads 28 comments

  21. Kenny Florian: Why a Return to Fighting Would Be a Mistake

    When Kenny Florian retired earlier this year, many fans were sad to see the UFC vet leave. Although Florian made the decision to leave the sport just a few days after his 36th birthday, the main cause of his retirement were injuries...

    Jeffrey McKinney Written by Jeffrey McKinney about 7 months ago 2,405 reads 12 comments

  22. Clay Guida: 5 Fights for Him to Take at Featherweight

    The news came last Friday that current UFC lightweight Clay Guida will drop to the featherweight division. There's no corresponding news just yet on who Guida's first opponent might be at 145 pounds...

    Scott Harris Written by Scott Harris about 8 months ago 3,481 reads 17 comments

  23. Guida, Edgar Make Featherweight Division One of UFC's Best

    You know, guys... I have not been a big believer in the MMA featherweight division for a long time. In fact, I have written several articles mercilessly ripping on the 145-lb landscape over the last year...

    Steven Rondina Written by Steven Rondina about 8 months ago 1,223 reads 14 comments

  24. Clay Guida Will Drop to UFC Featherweight Division

    UFC lightweight Clay Guida will drop down a weight class and fight in the 145-pound division. The 30-year-old announced the decision via his management team, VFD Sports , on Friday morning...

    Scott Harris Written by Scott Harris about 8 months ago 7,730 reads 45 comments

  25. Is UFC's Dominick Cruz a Legitimate Champion?

    Current UFC bantamweight champion, Dominick Cruz, continues to mend from the reconstructive surgery he had in July for a torn ACL. Filling the void as interim bantamweight champion is Renan Barao with his victory over Urijah Faber at UFC 149...

    Todd Seyler Written by Todd Seyler about 9 months ago 1,256 reads 35 comments