Clay Guida: UFC 310 Fighter Focus15 days ago

Clay Guida, before his UFC 310 fight against Chase Hooper, has had a long and distinguished career, accumulating 62 matches with a record of 38 wins and 24 losses. Known for his relentless pace and wrestling, Guida utilizes his collegiate wrestling background to control fights through takedowns and clinches. His high cardio and energy are key to his style, allowing him to push the pace over three or five rounds. Guida’s unpredictable movements and aggressive striking further complicate opponents’ strategies, although his primary strength lies in his grappling. With 14 submission victories, he has the ability to capitalize on mistakes and finish fights on the ground. Guida's toughness has kept him competitive throughout his career, even when facing adversity.

Notable Wins:

1. Anthony Pettis (Decision - Unanimous) at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. Team dos Santos Finale, June 4, 2011
2. Takanori Gomi (Submission - Guillotine Choke) at UFC 125, January 1, 2011
3. Rafael dos Anjos (TKO - Jaw Injury) at UFC 117, August 7, 2010

However, in his recent performances, Guida has had a mixed record. Despite his experience and resilience, he has faced challenges against younger and more dynamic opponents. In his last few bouts, he has struggled, most recently suffering losses to Joaquim Silva and Rafa García by unanimous decision in December 2023 and April 2023, respectively. He was also submitted by Claudio Puelles in April 2022. On the other hand, Guida has also had notable victories, including a win over Scott Holtzman by split decision in December 2022, and a submission victory over Leonardo Santos in December 2021. These wins demonstrate that Guida remains a dangerous opponent, relying on his wrestling, cardio, and experience to stay competitive.

Last Five Fights:

1. Loss to Joaquim Silva (Decision - Unanimous) at UFC on ESPN: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan, December 2, 2023
2. Loss to Rafa García (Decision - Unanimous) at UFC on ESPN: Holloway vs. Allen, April 15, 2023
3. Win over Scott Holtzman (Decision - Split) at UFC on ESPN: Thompson vs. Holland, December 3, 2022
4. Loss to Claudio Puelles (Submission - Kneebar) at UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs. Andrade, April 23, 2022
5. Win over Leonardo Santos (Submission - Rear-Naked Choke) at UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Aldo, December 4, 2021