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No-shows loss in Kansas City
Guida lost to Rafa Garcia via unanimous decision (27-30, 27-30, 27-30) at UFC on ESPN 44 on Saturday in Kansas City.
ANALYSIS
It's common knowledge that it will be essentially impossible for Guida to win a fight at age 41 if he isn't able to get his wrestling game going, which makes the fact he only attempted -- and failed on -- three takedowns this entire bout all the more baffling. Clay continued to stand and trade with Garcia and got the worst of it. Over and over again. Guida faked everyone out prior to his post-fight interview by taking off his gloves, only to announce he has no plans to retire. The Illinois native has now alternated wins and losses in his past seven fights dating back to June 2020. The fact Guida hasn't lost two straight during that stretch is remarkable considering how limited his offensive arsenal is these days.
It's common knowledge that it will be essentially impossible for Guida to win a fight at age 41 if he isn't able to get his wrestling game going, which makes the fact he only attempted -- and failed on -- three takedowns this entire bout all the more baffling. Clay continued to stand and trade with Garcia and got the worst of it. Over and over again. Guida faked everyone out prior to his post-fight interview by taking off his gloves, only to announce he has no plans to retire. The Illinois native has now alternated wins and losses in his past seven fights dating back to June 2020. The fact Guida hasn't lost two straight during that stretch is remarkable considering how limited his offensive arsenal is these days.
Next fight booked
Guida is set to take on Rafa Garcia in a lightweight bout, at a UFC event on Apr. 15, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Guida, who most recently took down Scott Holtzman in December, will look to stay hot against Rafa Garcia. The 41-year-old American brings a lot of experience and a record of 18-16 in the UFC into his bout with Garcia.
Guida, who most recently took down Scott Holtzman in December, will look to stay hot against Rafa Garcia. The 41-year-old American brings a lot of experience and a record of 18-16 in the UFC into his bout with Garcia.
Upsets Scott Holtzman
Guida defeated Scott Holtzman via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) at UFC on ESPN 42 on Saturday in Orlando.
ANALYSIS
This fight was not as close as the "split decision" term would lead you to believe. In fact, it's difficult to see how you could score it for Holtzman at all. The first round? Maybe, but that's it. It's no secret that Guida struggles in fights in which his takedowns aren't landing. He didn't connect on one in Round 1 before getting Holtzman to the mat twice in each of the final two frames. Guida is tough as heck and keeps himself in elite physical condition, which allows him to remain competitive despite being set to turn 41 years of age next week. "The Carpenter" has alternated wins and losses in his past half-dozen bouts dating back to June 2020.
This fight was not as close as the "split decision" term would lead you to believe. In fact, it's difficult to see how you could score it for Holtzman at all. The first round? Maybe, but that's it. It's no secret that Guida struggles in fights in which his takedowns aren't landing. He didn't connect on one in Round 1 before getting Holtzman to the mat twice in each of the final two frames. Guida is tough as heck and keeps himself in elite physical condition, which allows him to remain competitive despite being set to turn 41 years of age next week. "The Carpenter" has alternated wins and losses in his past half-dozen bouts dating back to June 2020.
Fighting Scott Holtzman
Guida is set to take on Scott Holtzman in a lightweight matchup at a UFC event on Dec. 3, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Guida lost his most recent bout, falling to Claudio Puelles via submission in Round 1. The 40-year-old American will look to bounce back from his recent loss against Holtzman in December.
Guida lost his most recent bout, falling to Claudio Puelles via submission in Round 1. The 40-year-old American will look to bounce back from his recent loss against Holtzman in December.
Quickly taps out in Vegas
Guida lost to Claudio Puelles via submission (kneebar) at 3:01 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
This set up as a poor stylistic matchup for Guida because his wrestling-heavy style played right into the elite ground game of Puelles. Clay did an excellent job of somehow surviving an early armbar attempt and returning to dominant top position, but Puelles immediately rolled through and straightened out Guida's leg, and Clay had no choice but to immediately tap out. Guida is now 40 years old and has alternated losses and wins in his past five fights dating back to June 2020, but his cardio is legendary, and he should be able to remain competitive for a couple more years as long as the UFC is careful regarding who they match him up against moving forward.
This set up as a poor stylistic matchup for Guida because his wrestling-heavy style played right into the elite ground game of Puelles. Clay did an excellent job of somehow surviving an early armbar attempt and returning to dominant top position, but Puelles immediately rolled through and straightened out Guida's leg, and Clay had no choice but to immediately tap out. Guida is now 40 years old and has alternated losses and wins in his past five fights dating back to June 2020, but his cardio is legendary, and he should be able to remain competitive for a couple more years as long as the UFC is careful regarding who they match him up against moving forward.