Clay Guida "The Carpenter"
Record: 27 - 11
Height: 5'7" (171cm)
Weight: 156 lbs
Age: 29

Fighting out of: Chicago, USA

Clayton (Clay) "The Carpenter" Charles Guida (born December 8, 1981 in Round Lake, Illinois) is a professional mixed martial arts fighter currently fighting in the UFC as a lightweight.

At the age of twenty-one Guida went to Alaska and spent six weeks on a 210-foot trawler fishing for crab and fish off the coast of Alaska.

Guida is renowned for his relentless pressure and unending stamina. He garnered attention for his three-round split decision loss to Tyson Griffin at UFC 72 which many felt Guida won.

In Guida's next fight, he defeated Marcus Aurelio at UFC 74 by decision.

Guida was defeated by Roger Huerta at The Ultimate Fighter 6 Finale via submission (Rear Naked Choke) in the 3rd round. Most believe Guida was leading on the scorecards going into the third round, but following an intense staredown between rounds, Huerta came out firing and hurt Guida with knees, stunning Guida and setting up the choke.

Guida's recent bouts include UFC - Fight Night 13 where Guida defeated Samy Schiavo via TKO at 4:15 of round 1.

In a bout at UFC - Fight Night 15, he defeated Mac Danzig via unanimous decision.

Career Statistics:
Knockout Wins:  1   (03%) Knockout Losses:  0   (0%)
TKO Wins:  3   (08%) TKO Losses:  0   (0%)
Submission Wins:  14   (37%) Submission Losses:  6   (16%)
Decision Wins:  8   (21%) Decision Losses:  4   (11%)
Draws: 0 No Contests: 0
Career Fights:
Opponent Method Event Date Rnd
Win Rafael dos Anjos Submission UFC 117: Silva vs. Sonnen Aug. 07, 2010 3
Win Shannon Gugerty Submission UFC Live 1: Vera vs. Jones Mar. 21, 2010 2
Loss Kenny Florian Submission UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez Dec. 12, 2009 2
Loss Diego Sanchez Split Decision UFC: The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale Jun. 20, 2009 3
Win Nate Diaz Split Decision UFC 94: St. Pierre vs. Penn 2 Jan. 31, 2009 3
Win Mac Danzig Unanimous Decision UFC: Fight Night 15 Sep. 17, 2008 3
Win Samy Schiavo Technical Knockout UFC: Fight Night 13 Apr. 02, 2008 1
Loss Roger Huerta Submission UFC: The Ultimate Fighter 6 Finale Dec. 08, 2007 3
Win Marcus Aurelio Split Decision UFC 74: Respect Aug. 25, 2007 3
Loss Tyson Griffin Split Decision UFC 72: Victory Jun. 16, 2007 3
Loss Din Thomas Unanimous Decision UFC: Fight Night 8 Jan. 25, 2007 3
Win Justin James Submission UFC 64: Unstoppable Oct. 14, 2006 2
Win Joe Martin Unanimous Decision WEC 23: Hot August Fights Aug. 17, 2006 3
Loss Yusuke Endo Submission Shooto 2006: 7/21 in Korakuen Hall Jul. 21, 2006 1
Loss Gilbert Melendez Split Decision Strikeforce: Revenge Jun. 09, 2006 5
Win Josh Thomson Unanimous Decision Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie Mar. 10, 2006 5
Loss Tristan Yunker Submission KOTC: Redemption on the River Feb. 17, 2006 1
Win Joe Jordan Unanimous Decision XFO: Xtreme Fighting Organization 8 Dec. 10, 2005 3
Win Jeff Carstens Technical Knockout IHC 9: Purgatory Nov. 19, 2005 1
Win Dave Lehr Cochran Submission KOTC: Xtreme Edge Sep. 17, 2005 1
Win John Strawn Submission XFO 7: Outdoor War Aug. 27, 2005 2
Win Jay Estrada Submission Combat: Do Fighting Challenge 4 Aug. 13, 2005 1
Win Bart Palaszewski Unanimous Decision XFO 6: Judgement Day Jun. 25, 2005 3
Win Alonzo Martinez Submission XKK: Des Moines May. 20, 2005 3
Win Chris Mickle Unanimous Decision XKK: Des Moines May. 20, 2005 3
Win Alex Carter Submission Combat: Do Fighting Challenge 3 May. 14, 2005 1
Win Brandon Adamson Submission XFO: Xtreme Fighting Organization 5 Mar. 19, 2005 1
Win Clay Guidiolla Submission Combat: Do Fighting Challenge 2 Feb. 05, 2005 1
Win Dennis Davis Knockout MMA Mexico: Day 2 Dec. 18, 2004 1
Win Vito Woods Submission XFO 4: International Dec. 03, 2004 2
Win Randy Hauer Technical Knockout EC 60: Extreme Challenge 60 Nov. 12, 2004 1
Win Bill Guardiola Submission Combat: Do Fighting Challenge 1 Oct. 23, 2004 1
Loss Gabe Lemley Submission XFO 2: New Blood Jun. 26, 2004 2
Win Jed Deno Submission UCS 2: Battle at the Barn May. 01, 2004 1
Win Shawn Nolan XKK: Clash in Curtiss 5 Apr. 03, 2004
Loss Dan Duke XKK: Clash in Curtiss 5 Apr. 03, 2004
Win Adam Bass Submission XFO 1: The Kickoff Mar. 14, 2004 1
Loss Adam Copenhaver Submission SC 17: Silverback Classic 17 Jul. 26, 2003 1
Total Fights: 38   |   Record: 27 - 11
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