Best fights of Clay Guida
Over 21 years as a professional, Clay Guida has compiled a 38-25 (21) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Clay Guida submits Takanori Gomi
On January 1, 2011 Clay Guida faced Takanori Gomi in a lightweight bout. Guida was 29 years old with a record of 27-11, and Gomi was 32 with a record of 32-6. Guida was on a 2-fight winning streak and Gomi was coming off a win. Guida submitted Takanori Gomi via guillotine choke in the 2nd round.
2. Clay Guida defeats Tatsuya Kawajiri
On April 11, 2014 Clay Guida faced Tatsuya Kawajiri in a featherweight bout. Guida was 32 years old with a record of 30-14, and Kawajiri was 35 with a record of 33-7-2. Guida was coming off a loss, while Kawajiri was on a 6-fight winning streak. Guida won via unanimous decision.
3. Clay Guida defeats Anthony Pettis
On June 4, 2011 Clay Guida faced Anthony Pettis in a lightweight bout. Guida was 29 years old with a record of 28-11, and Pettis was 24 with a record of 13-1. Guida was on a 3-fight winning streak and Pettis was on a 4-fight winning streak. Guida won via unanimous decision.
4. Clay Guida defeats Josh Thomson
On March 10, 2006 Clay Guida fought Josh Thomson for the vacant inaugural Strikeforce lightweight title. Guida was 24 years old with a record of 18-4, and Thomson was 27 with a record of 8-1. Guida was coming off a loss, while Thomson was coming off a win. Guida won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
5. Clay Guida KOs Joe Lauzon
On November 11, 2017 Clay Guida faced Joe Lauzon in a lightweight bout. Guida was 35 years old with a record of 33-17, and Lauzon was 33 with a record of 27-13. Guida was coming off a win, while Lauzon was coming off a loss. Guida stopped Joe Lauzon via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Clay Guida defeats Erik Koch
On June 25, 2017 Clay Guida faced Erik Koch in a lightweight bout. Guida was 35 years old with a record of 32-17, and Koch was 28 with a record of 15-4. Guida was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Koch was coming off a win. Guida won via unanimous decision.
7. Clay Guida defeats Hatsu Hioki
On January 26, 2013 Clay Guida faced Hatsu Hioki in a featherweight bout. Guida was 31 years old with a record of 29-13, and Hioki was 29 with a record of 26-5-2. Guida was on a 2-fight losing streak and Hioki was coming off a loss. Guida won via split decision.
8. Clay Guida loses to Diego Sanchez via split decision
On June 20, 2009 Clay Guida faced Diego Sanchez in a lightweight bout. Guida was 27 years old with a record of 25-9, and Sanchez was 27 with a record of 20-2. Both Guida and Sanchez were on a 3-fight winning streak. Guida lost via split decision. Went the distance with Sanchez.
9. Clay Guida defeats Robbie Peralta
On April 4, 2015 Clay Guida faced Robbie Peralta in a featherweight bout. Guida was 33 years old with a record of 31-15, and Peralta was 29 with a record of 18-5. Both Guida and Peralta were coming off a loss. Guida won via unanimous decision.
10. Clay Guida defeats Nate Diaz
On January 31, 2009 Clay Guida faced Nate Diaz in a lightweight bout. Guida was 27 years old with a record of 24-9, and Diaz was 23 with a record of 10-2. Guida was on a 2-fight winning streak and Diaz was on a 5-fight winning streak. Guida won via split decision.