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Falls to Joaquim Silva
Guida lost to Joaquim Silva via unanimous decision (28-29, 28-29, 28-29) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Austin, Texas.
ANALYSIS
It was a reasonable performance from the veteran, although the end result was Guida's third defeat in his past four bouts. Clay's style of fighting has remained exactly the same over the years, meaning he relies on pressure and his wrestling game for success. He landed 2-of-11 takedowns on Silva, both of which came in Round 2, which was, oddly enough, the only frame he won. Silva remained upright in the first and third rounds and pulled away in both with solid work on the feet. Guida will be 42 years of age in less than a week. He keeps himself in stellar shape and still has some gas left in the tank, but the UFC will have to be exceedingly careful regarding who it matches him up against moving forward.
It was a reasonable performance from the veteran, although the end result was Guida's third defeat in his past four bouts. Clay's style of fighting has remained exactly the same over the years, meaning he relies on pressure and his wrestling game for success. He landed 2-of-11 takedowns on Silva, both of which came in Round 2, which was, oddly enough, the only frame he won. Silva remained upright in the first and third rounds and pulled away in both with solid work on the feet. Guida will be 42 years of age in less than a week. He keeps himself in stellar shape and still has some gas left in the tank, but the UFC will have to be exceedingly careful regarding who it matches him up against moving forward.
Gets new fight
Guida will take on Joaquim Silva at a UFC event on Dec. 2, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Guida is coming off a rough loss to Rafa Garcia via unanimous decision. The loss was his second in a row, and brought his overall UFC record to 18-17. The veteran will look to get things back on track when he takes on Silva, who is also coming off a loss. His came at the hands of Arman Tsarukyan via TKO.
Guida is coming off a rough loss to Rafa Garcia via unanimous decision. The loss was his second in a row, and brought his overall UFC record to 18-17. The veteran will look to get things back on track when he takes on Silva, who is also coming off a loss. His came at the hands of Arman Tsarukyan via TKO.
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.