Clay Guidas Wealth

May 2024 · 4 minute read

Discover Clay Guida’s Net Worth
$2 Million

Clay Guida’s Bio

Clayton Guida, a UFC Featherweight division fighter, was born in Round Lake, Illinois, USA on December 8, 1981. He is best known for clinching the Strikeforce Lightweight Championship in 2006 after defeating Josh Thomson.

By early 2017, authoritative sources estimated Clay’s net worth to be around $2 million, primarily earned through a successful MMA career, spanning promotions such as WEC, Shooto, and UFC.

Clay Guida’s Wealth: $2 Million

Although little is known about his early life and family, it is revealed that he is the younger brother of fellow mixed martial artist, Jason Guida. Clay developed an interest in wrestling during his high school years at Johnsburg High School, Illinois, and continued his wrestling career at William Rainey Harper College following his matriculation.

Before turning professional, Clay held various odd jobs including carpentry, which earned him the nickname “The Carpenter”. In 2003, he began his professional career, losing his debut fight at Silverback Classic 17 against Adam Copenhaver. He then rebounded by defeating Adam Bass as part of the XFO promotion in 2004, and continued to build his net worth by securing victories in various promotions such as XFO and Xtreme Kage Kombat, culminating in his debut Strikeforce fight against Josh Thomson, where he claimed the Lightweight Championship in 2006.

His journey in UFC started in 2006, claiming victory against Justin James at UFC 64. Despite facing setbacks with two consecutive losses against Din Thomas and Tyson Griffin, he managed to regain momentum with a win against Marcus Aurelio. Notably, in 2009, he earned the ‘fight of the night’ accolade after defeating MMA legend Nate Diaz at UFC 94.

However, his career witnessed fluctuations in subsequent years. Notwithstanding several notable victories against opponents like Shannon Gugerty, Rafael dos Anjos, Tanori Gomi, and Anthony Pettis in 2010 and 2011 contributing significantly to his net worth, he encountered a downturn. Out of the nine matches fought, Clay emerged victorious in only three, securing wins against Hatsu Hioki and Robbie Peralta, yet also suffering defeats against renowned fighters like Gray Maynard and Chad Mendes.

Despite these challenges, Clay’s professional record stands at 32 wins and 17 losses, and he has received prestigious accolades such as the Fight of the Year honor at the World MMA Awards for his bout against Diego Sanchez in 2009. He has also been a two-time recipient of the Tequila CAZADORES Spirit Award.

Regarding his personal life, Clay maintains a private life. While he actively engages with fans on social media platforms including Twitter and Facebook, he largely focuses on sharing updates about his upcoming events.

Full NameClay Guida
Net Worth$2 Million
Date Of BirthDecember 8, 1981
Place Of BirthRound Lake, Illinois, United States
Height1.7 m
Weight66 kg
ProfessionMixed martial artist
EducationHarper College
NationalityAmerican
ParentsDebbie Guida
SiblingsJason Guida
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/clayguida
IMDBhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm2438189/
MoviesUFC 64: Unstoppable
#Fact
1The first Strikeforce (2009) Lightweight World Champion.

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Ultimate Workout: Five Rounds with Clay Guida2009Video short

Stunts

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Assassination of a High School President2008stunt performer

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
UFC on Fox2012-2015TV SeriesHimself
UFC: Road to the Octagon2014TV SeriesHimself
The Proving Grounds2013Documentary as Clay Guida
Fight Gym2012Video shortHimself
Guys Book Club2011TV SeriesHimself (2013) (as Clay Guida)
UFC 125: Resolution2011TV SpecialHimself
UFC 117: Silva vs. Sonnen2010TV MovieHimself
UFC 107: BJ Penn vs. Diego Sanchez2009TV SpecialHimself
UFC 94: St-Pierre vs. Penn 22009TV SpecialHimself
UFC Unleashed2008TV Series
UFC 74: Respect2007TV SpecialHimself
UFC 72: Victory2007TV SpecialHimself
UFC: Fight Night 82007TV SpecialHimself
UFC 64: Unstoppable2006TV SpecialHimself



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