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Born and raised in Illinois into an Italian family, Guida began wrestling at the age of five and was a three-sport athlete at Johnsburg High School. He continued his wrestling career for Harper College, where he competed at 149 lbs. [10] He is the younger brother of fellow mixed martial artist, Jason Guida .
- 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
- 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
- The Carpenter
- Johnsburg, Illinois, United States
An average wrestler in high school, Guida found himself at Harper, and sharing a room with multiple state champs and medal winners was critical to his growth as a wrestler and a man.
- He lived the American Dream. Guida was born in Round Lake, Illinois, a Chicago suburb of nearly 20,000 people. He later attended Johnsburg High School in a neighboring county, played three sports and went on to wrestle at Harper College in Palatine, Illinois, where he was part of a national championship for the Hawks.
- His arrival can be described as fortuitous. “The Carpenter” made his professional mixed martial arts debut on a whim—Guida accepted the match with no formal MMA training under his belt—when he was 21 years old, submitting to a rear-naked choke from Adam Copenhaverin the first round of their Silverback Classic 17 pairing in 2003.
- He scores points with originality. Guida was the first lightweight champion in the history of the Strikeforceorganization. He laid claim to the title with a unanimous decision over Josh Thomsonon March 10, 2006, then surrendered it to Gilbert Melendezin a split decision defeat on June 9, 2006.
- He maximizes his earning potential. The onetime Strikeforce champion has earned 10 post-fight bonuses across his 33 appearances in the UFC. Guida has been awarded “Fight of the Night” on six occasions, “Submission of the Night” three times and “Performance of the Night” once, resulting in close to $500,000 of additional income.
Oct 24, 2023 · From his early days as a high school wrestler to becoming a fan-favorite fighter, he has captivated audiences with his energy, determination, and never-give-up attitude. In this article, we will delve deeper into the intriguing life of Clay Guida and uncover 15 fascinating facts about him that you may not have known. Key Takeaways:
May 25, 2022 · 1. He lived the American Dream. Guida was born in Round Lake, Illinois, a Chicago suburb of nearly 20,000 people. He later attended Johnsburg High School in a neighboring county, played three...
Jan 24, 2013 · Clay Guida has a high school wrestling meet to coach before fighting at UFC on Fox 6 - Yahoo Sports. Cagewriter. Wed, Jan 23, 2013. CHICAGO -- Clay Guida will take on Hatsu Hioki on...
Apr 9, 2014 · Asked how it feels to get back onto the proverbial horse and into the cage, Clay Guida starts talking about his wrestling team. It's a subtle shift, but it serves a purpose for the UFC...
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