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United States Clay Guida, known as "The Carpenter," is an American mixed martial artist with a career spanning over two decades in the Lightweight division, predominantly in the UFC.
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Clay Guida starred in a national commercial for SafeAuto Insurance and is one of several fighters representing the SafeAuto Fight Team.
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UFC athletes Belal Muhammad, Beneil Dariush, Clay Guida, and Curtis Blaydes joined the Chicago Police Department's 'Cops and Kids' program.
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Born and raised in Round Lake, Illinois, on December 8, 1981, Clayton Charles Guida began wrestling at the age of five and excelled as a three-sport athlete during his time at Johnsburg High School. He further pursued his wrestling career at Harper College, competing at 149 lbs. Guida is the younger brother of fellow mixed martial artist, Jason Guida. His professional mixed martial arts career commenced in the summer of 2003, and despite an initial loss, he rapidly built a substantial record.
Guida’s career saw him compete in various promotions before reaching the UFC, including Strikeforce, WEC, King of the Cage, and Shooto. A significant early achievement was becoming the inaugural Strikeforce Lightweight Champion in March 2006, a title he held for several months. His entry into the UFC in 2006 marked a new phase in his career, where he gained recognition for his tenacious fighting style and memorable performances, earning multiple “Fight of the Night” and “Submission of the Night” bonuses.
Over the years, Guida continued to compete at an elite level, facing many prominent names in the lightweight and featherweight divisions. His dedication to the sport and relentless approach in the octagon endeared him to fans, contributing to a career that includes being inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame (Fight Wing) in 2019 for his bout against Diego Sanchez. With a professional record of 38 wins and 25 losses, Guida holds several UFC records, including fourth most bouts in UFC history, fourth most takedowns landed, and second most total fight time in the Lightweight division.
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