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Clay Guida

"The Carpenter"
38-25-0★ 10bonusesUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Grappling 2-2-2Wrestling 0-2
38-25-0 · 21 finishes · Full stats →
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CAREER SUMMARY

Clay Guida holds a professional MMA record of 38-25-0. Clay Guida has won 38 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 16 by submission, 17 by decision. Of 25 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 12 by submission. In the UFC, Clay Guida lands 2.73 significant strikes per minute with 33% accuracy and averages 2.76 takedowns per 15 minutes. Clay Guida also has 6 recorded Grappling bouts. Clay Guida also has 2 recorded wrestling bouts. Most recent fight: December 7, 2024. Tracked organizations: UFC, WEC, STRIKEFORCE.

Profile

Height
5'7"170 cm
Weight
155 lbs70 kg
Reach
70"178 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1981-12-08
Age
44
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Round Lake, Illinois, United States

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseFolkstyle Wrestling
  • 2006Strikeforce Lightweight Championship (inaugural) · Strikeforce
  • 2003Started in MMA
  • 2001Champion · NJCAA · team
  • XFO Lightweight Championship (2x) · XFO (Xtreme Fighting Organization)
  • XKK Lightweight Championship · Xtreme Kage Kombat
  • Combat-Do Lightweight Championship · Combat-Do
  • UFC Hall of Fame inductee (2019, Fight Wing) for the Diego Sanchez fight at The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale
  • Johnsburg High School (Johnsburg, Illinois) · Wrestling
  • William Rainey Harper College (Palatine, Illinois) · Wrestling · c. 2000-2001
  • AGE 5Started in Folkstyle Wrestling

Camp

  • Team Alpha Male · Sacramento, California, US
  • Joel Diaz Boxing (Diaz Brothers Training Camp) · Indio, California, US
  • Midwest Training Center · Schaumburg, Illinois, US Former
  • Jackson-Wink MMA (Jackson-Winkeljohn) · Albuquerque, New Mexico, US Former
  • Glendale Fighting Club · Glendale, California, US Former

Coaches

  • Urijah Faber · Mentor
  • Greg Jackson · Head coach
  • Mike Winkeljohn · Striking coach
  • Dan Loprieno · Wrestling coach

Training partners

  • Jason Guida

Fight DNA

Pressure Wrestler

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (24 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Bottomless Gas Tank
100 · best in division
Granite Base
96 · best in division
Punch power90
Kick power88
Punch speed93
Kick speed90
Accuracy89
Takedowns96
Ground striking93
Submissions92
Chin95
Body strength96
Cardio100

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 38-25-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed2.73per min
33% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.18per min
61% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.76per 15 min
34% success
Takedowns stuffed69%
Submission attempts0.6per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 18-19-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed2.73per min
33% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.18per min
61% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.76per 15 min
34% success
Takedowns stuffed69%
Submission attempts0.6per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Clay Guida sits in the top 25.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Clay Guida earns per fight.

Clay Guida's salary & career earnings →

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Chase Hooper
    UFCUFC 310: Pantoja vs Asakura· Dec 7, 2024· Lightweight· 38-25 vs 15-3-1
    SUB
    R1 · 3:41
  2. LOSS
    vs Joaquim Silva
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Dariush vs Tsarukyan· Dec 2, 2023· Lightweight· 38-24 vs 13-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  3. LOSS
    vs Rafa Garcia
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Allen· Apr 15, 2023· Lightweight· 38-23 vs 16-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  4. WIN
    vs Scott Holtzman
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Thompson vs Holland· Dec 3, 2022· Lightweight· 38-22 vs 14-6
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  5. LOSS
    vs Claudio Puelles
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Lemos vs Andrade· Apr 23, 2022· Lightweight· 37-22 vs 12-2
    SUB
    R1 · 3:01
  6. WIN
    vs Leonardo Santos
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Font vs Aldo· Dec 4, 2021· Lightweight· 37-21 vs 18-5-1
    SUB
    R2 · 1:21
    POTN
  7. LOSS
    vs Mark Madsen
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Gastelum· Aug 21, 2021· Lightweight· 36-21 vs 11-0
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  8. WIN
    vs Michael Johnson
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Volkov· Feb 6, 2021· Lightweight· 36-20 vs 19-17
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  9. LOSS
    vs King Green
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Volkov· Jun 20, 2020· Lightweight· 35-20 vs 25-10-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  10. LOSS
    vs Jim Miller
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Covington vs Lawler· Aug 3, 2019· Lightweight· 35-19 vs 31-13
    SUB
    R1 · 0:58
  11. WIN
    vs BJ Penn
    UFCUFC 237: Namajunas vs Andrade· May 11, 2019· Lightweight· 35-18 vs 16-14-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  12. LOSS
    vs Charles Oliveira
    UFCUFC 225: Whittaker vs Romero· Jun 9, 2018· Lightweight· 34-18 vs 23-8
    SUB
    R1 · 2:18
  13. WIN
    vs Joe Lauzon
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Poirier vs Pettis· Nov 11, 2017· Lightweight· 34-17 vs 27-14
    TKO
    R1 · 1:07
  14. WIN
    vs Erik Koch
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs Lee· Jun 25, 2017· Lightweight· 33-17 vs 15-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  15. LOSS
    vs Brian Ortega
    UFCUFC 199: Rockhold vs Bisping 2· Jun 4, 2016· Featherweight· 32-17 vs 11-0
    TKO
    R3 · 4:40
  16. LOSS
    vs Thiago Tavares
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson· Nov 7, 2015· Featherweight· 32-16 vs 20-6-1
    SUB
    R1 · 0:39
  17. WIN
    vs Robert Peralta
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Mendes vs Lamas· Apr 4, 2015· Featherweight· 32-15 vs 18-6
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  18. LOSS
    vs Dennis Bermudez
    UFCUFC on FOX: Lawler vs Brown· Jul 26, 2014· Featherweight· 31-15 vs 14-3
    SUB
    R2 · 2:57
  19. WIN
    vs Tatsuya Kawajiri
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs Nelson· Apr 11, 2014· Featherweight· 31-14 vs 33-8-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
    FOTN
  20. LOSS
    vs Chad Mendes
    UFCUFC 164: Henderson vs Pettis 2· Aug 31, 2013· Featherweight· 30-14 vs 15-1
    TKO
    R3 · 0:30
  21. WIN
    vs Hatsu Hioki
    UFCUFC on FOX: Johnson vs Dodson· Jan 26, 2013· Featherweight· 30-13 vs 26-6-2
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  22. LOSS
    vs Gray Maynard
    UFCUFC on FX: Maynard vs Guida· Jun 22, 2012· Lightweight· 29-13 vs 11-1-1
    SD
    R5 · 5:00
  23. LOSS
    vs Benson Henderson
    UFCUFC on FOX: Velasquez vs Dos Santos· Nov 12, 2011· Lightweight· 29-12 vs 15-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
    FOTN
  24. WIN
    vs Anthony Pettis
    UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs Team dos Santos Finale· Jun 4, 2011· Lightweight· 29-11 vs 13-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  25. WIN
    vs Takanori Gomi
    UFCUFC 125: RESOLUTION· Jan 2, 2011· Lightweight· 28-11 vs 31-7
    SUB
    R2 · 4:27
    SOTN
  26. WIN
    vs Rafael Dos Anjos
    UFCUFC 117: Silva vs Sonnen· Aug 7, 2010· Lightweight· 27-11 vs 14-5
    SUB
    R3 · 1:51
  27. WIN
    vs Shannon Gugerty
    UFCUFC Live: Vera vs Jones· Mar 21, 2010· Lightweight· 26-11 vs 12-5
    SUB
    R2 · 3:40
    SOTN
  28. LOSS
    vs Kenny Florian
    UFCUFC 107: Penn vs Sanchez· Dec 11, 2009· Lightweight· 25-11 vs 12-4
    SUB
    R2 · 2:19
  29. LOSS
    vs Diego Sanchez
    UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale· Jun 20, 2009· Lightweight· 25-10 vs 21-2
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
    FOTN
  30. WIN
    vs Nate Diaz
    UFCUFC 94: ST-PIERRE VS PENN 2· Jan 31, 2009· Lightweight· 25-9 vs 10-3
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
    FOTN
  31. WIN
    vs Mac Danzig
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Neer· Sep 17, 2008· Lightweight· 24-9 vs 18-5-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  32. WIN
    vs Samy Schiavo
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Florian vs Lauzon· Apr 2, 2008· Lightweight· 23-9 vs 10-5
    TKO
    R1 · 4:15
  33. LOSS
    vs Roger Huerta
    UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Serra vs Team Hughes FINALE· Dec 9, 2007· Lightweight· 22-9 vs 20-1-1
    SUB
    R3 · 0:51
    FOTN
  34. WIN
    vs Marcus Aurelio
    UFCUFC 74: RESPECT· Aug 25, 2007· Lightweight· 22-8 vs 14-5
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  35. LOSS
    vs Tyson Griffin
    UFCUFC 72: VICTORY· Jun 16, 2007· Lightweight· 21-8 vs 9-1
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
    FOTN
  36. LOSS
    vs Din Thomas
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Evans vs Salmon· Jan 25, 2007· Lightweight· 21-7 vs 22-6
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  37. WIN
    vs Justin James
    UFCUFC 64: UNSTOPPABLE· Oct 14, 2006· Lightweight· 21-6 vs 13-6
    SUB
    R2 · 4:42
    SOTN
  38. WIN
    vs Joe Martin
    WECWEC 23: Hot August Fights· Aug 16, 2006· Lightweight· 20-6 vs 2-6
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  39. LOSS
    vs Yusuke Endo
    Shooto· Jul 21, 2006· 19-6 vs 8-1-1
    SUB
  40. LOSS
    vs Gilbert MelendezTitle bout
    StrikeforceStrikeforce: Revenge· Jun 8, 2006· Lightweight· 19-5 vs 10-0
    SD
    R5 · 5:00
  41. WIN
    vs Josh Thomson×1Title bout · Title win #1
    StrikeforceStrikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie· Mar 9, 2006· Lightweight· 19-4 vs 10-2
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  42. LOSS
    vs Tristan Yunker
    KOTC: Redemption On The River· Feb 17, 2006· Lightweight· 18-4 vs 3-2
    SUB
    R1 · 1:17
  43. WIN
    vs Joe Jordan
    Xtreme Fighting Organization· Dec 10, 2005· 18-3 vs 18-10-2
    DEC
  44. WIN
    vs Jeff Carstens
    Ironheart Crown· Nov 19, 2005· 17-3 vs 1-5
    TKO
  45. WIN
    vs Dave Cochran
    KOTC: X-treme Edge· Sep 17, 2005· Lightweight· 16-3 vs 9-8-1
    SUB
    R1 · 2:26
  46. WIN
    vs John Strawn
    Xtreme Fighting Organization· Aug 27, 2005· 15-3 vs 30-6
    SUB
  47. WIN
    vs Jay Estrada
    Combat-Do Fighting Challenge· Aug 13, 2005· 14-3 vs 9-4
    SUB
  48. WIN
    vs Bart Palaszewski
    Xtreme Fighting Organization· Jun 25, 2005· 13-3 vs 16-7
    DEC
  49. WIN
    vs Chris Mickle
    Xtreme Kage Kombat· May 20, 2005· 11-3 vs 10-2-2
    DEC
  50. WIN
    vs Alonzo Martinez
    Xtreme Kage Kombat· May 20, 2005· 11-3 vs 3-5
    SUB
  51. WIN
    vs Alex Carter
    Combat-Do Fighting Challenge· May 14, 2005· 10-3 vs 1-1
    SUB
  52. WIN
    vs Brandon Adamson
    Xtreme Fighting Organization· Mar 19, 2005· 9-3 vs 3-3
    SUB
  53. WIN
    vs Bill Guardiola
    Combat-Do Fighting Challenge· Feb 5, 2005· 8-3 vs 0-2
    SUB
  54. WIN
    vs Dennis Davis
    Mexico Regional· Dec 18, 2004· 7-3 vs 7-3
    TKO
  55. WIN
    vs Vito Woods
    Xtreme Fighting Organization· Dec 3, 2004· 6-3 vs 0-1
    SUB
  56. WIN
    vs Randy Hauer
    Extreme Challenge· Nov 12, 2004· 5-3 vs 4-5
    TKO
  57. WIN
    vs Bill Guardiola
    Combat-Do Fighting Challenge· Oct 23, 2004· 4-3 vs 0-1
    SUB
  58. LOSS
    vs Gabe Lemley
    Xtreme Fighting Organization· Jun 26, 2004· 3-3 vs 4-4
    SUB
  59. WIN
    vs Jed Deno
    Ultimate Combat Sports· May 1, 2004· 3-2 vs 2-1
    SUB
  60. LOSS
    vs Dan Duke
    Xtreme Kage Kombat· Apr 3, 2004· 1-2 vs 1-0
    -
  61. WIN
    vs Shawn Nolan
    Xtreme Kage Kombat· Apr 3, 2004· 2-1 vs 0-13
    -
  62. WIN
    vs Adam Bass
    Xtreme Fighting Organization· Mar 14, 2004· 1-1 vs 0-1
    SUB
  63. LOSS
    vs Adam Copenhaver
    Illinois Regional· Jul 26, 2003· 0-1 vs 8-4
    SUB

Official UFC Ranking

Clay Guida's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current
Unranked
Peak
#7 Featherweight
First ranked
Feb 4, 2013
Times ranked
123

Featherweight

#1#5#10#15201420152016Feb 4, 2013 · #10Feb 25, 2013 · #9Mar 4, 2013 · #8Aug 5, 2013 · #9Apr 14, 2014 · #8May 12, 2014 · #7Jun 2, 2014 · #8Jun 16, 2014 · #7Jun 30, 2014 · #8Jul 8, 2014 · #7Jul 28, 2014 · #12Nov 10, 2014 · #11Dec 15, 2014 · #12Jan 20, 2015 · #11Jan 26, 2015 · #12Feb 2, 2015 · #11Feb 16, 2015 · #12Apr 6, 2015 · #10Jul 13, 2015 · #11Nov 9, 2015 · #14Jan 4, 2016 · #13Jan 19, 2016 · #14Feb 8, 2016 · #15Apr 12, 2016 · #14Apr 18, 2016 · #15#15

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1695▼12
Peak
1783Jun 4, 2011
Rated fights
64
1500160017001800200420082012201620202024Jul 26, 2003 · 1461Mar 14, 2004 · 1506Apr 3, 2004 · 1488Apr 3, 2004 · 1517May 1, 2004 · 1530Jun 26, 2004 · 1485Oct 23, 2004 · 1510Nov 12, 2004 · 1533Dec 3, 2004 · 1555Dec 18, 2004 · 1587Feb 5, 2005 · 1602Mar 19, 2005 · 1618May 14, 2005 · 1637May 20, 2005 · 1653May 20, 2005 · 1670Jun 25, 2005 · 1686Aug 13, 2005 · 1706Aug 27, 2005 · 1725Sep 17, 2005 · 1731Nov 19, 2005 · 1734Dec 10, 2005 · 1738Feb 17, 2006 · 1717Mar 10, 2006 · 1729Jun 9, 2006 · 1725Jul 21, 2006 · 1709Aug 17, 2006 · 1717Aug 17, 2006 · 1713Oct 14, 2006 · 1730Jan 25, 2007 · 1718Jun 16, 2007 · 1713Aug 25, 2007 · 1720Dec 9, 2007 · 1709Apr 2, 2008 · 1717Sep 17, 2008 · 1730Jan 31, 2009 · 1737Jun 20, 2009 · 1733Dec 12, 2009 · 1721Mar 21, 2010 · 1733Aug 7, 2010 · 1750Jan 2, 2011 · 1771Jun 4, 2011 · 1783Nov 12, 2011 · 1775Jun 22, 2012 · 1770Jan 26, 2013 · 1776Aug 31, 2013 · 1764Apr 11, 2014 · 1778Jul 26, 2014 · 1761Apr 4, 2015 · 1771Nov 7, 2015 · 1753Jun 5, 2016 · 1736Jun 26, 2017 · 1741Nov 11, 2017 · 1759Jun 9, 2018 · 1746May 12, 2019 · 1752Aug 3, 2019 · 1739Jun 21, 2020 · 1727Feb 7, 2021 · 1737Aug 22, 2021 · 1732Dec 5, 2021 · 1746Apr 24, 2022 · 1726Dec 4, 2022 · 1731Apr 16, 2023 · 1721Dec 3, 2023 · 1708Dec 8, 2024 · 16951695

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Frequently asked questions

When does Clay Guida fight next?

Clay Guida has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Clay Guida's record?

Clay Guida's professional MMA record is 38-25-0.

Who is Clay Guida fighting next?

Clay Guida's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Clay Guida fight last?

Clay Guida most recently fought Chase Hooper at UFC 310: Pantoja vs Asakura on Saturday, December 7, 2024, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Clay Guida fight in?

Clay Guida fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Clay Guida have?

Clay Guida has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 16 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Clay Guida won?

Clay Guida has won 10 UFC post-fight bonuses: 6× Fight of the Night, 1× Performance of the Night, 3× Submission of the Night.

How tall is Clay Guida?

Clay Guida is 5'7" (170 cm) tall.

How much does Clay Guida weigh?

Clay Guida weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Clay Guida's reach?

Clay Guida has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Clay Guida?

Clay Guida is 44 years old (born Dec 8, 1981).

Where is Clay Guida from?

Clay Guida is from United States.