Clay Guida vs Shannon Gugerty set for UFC on Versus preliminary card
by Jesse Holland on Jan 26, 2010 12:04 PM EST
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Just weeks after winning "Fight of the Year" at the 2009 World MMA Awards, Clay Guida (25-11) has been relegated to the preliminary card in his next fight against Shannon Gugerty (12-4) at the upcoming UFC on Versus 1 event from the Odeum Colorado in Broomfield on March 21.
Gugerty has replaced Guida's original opponent, Sean Sherk, after "The Muscle Shark" was forced to withdraw due to injury.
"The Carpenter," who has become one of the UFC's more popular fighters because of his relentless attack and never-say-die attitude, was finished via rear naked choke in a dominant performance from perennial lightweight contender Kenny Florian at UFC 107 in December of last year.
It was the second straight loss for the the former deep sea fisherman, who needs to get back into the win column before his career ends up going overboard.
Standing in his way is the venerable Shannon Gugerty. The City Boxing product has seen the Octagon four times since his debut at UFC Fight Night 14 in July 2008. All four contests have ended by way of submission -- with Gugerty on the receiving end for two out of the four finishes.
The California native needs a couple of big wins to work his way into the very crowded 155-pound division -- and finishing Clay Guida would be a damn good start.
UFC on Versus 1 is set to feature a ridiculous main event between dynamic light heavyweight strikers Brandon "The Truth" Vera and Jon "Bones" Jones. Anthony "Rumble" Johnson, John "Doomsday" Howard, Spencer "The King" Fisher and others are also expected to be in action on what is shaping up to be a great card for the promotion's debut on the Versus network.
To check out the latest fight card and rumors for UFC on Versus 1: "Vera vs. Jones" click here.
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Clay will probably win this one
but he just doesn’t come through against the top guys when it really counts. This last run of his was really the closest he’s ever been to getting a shot at the title; but I don’t see it happening again. Needs to come up with a better strategy than the dry humping method.
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by O damn he got caught on Jan 26, 2010 11:06 AM EST reply actions
Undercard
Good. Unless Gugerty somehow subs him
by Synyster_08 on Jan 26, 2010 11:10 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Still on the Guida wagon.
Hope he comes out with a finish.
"If we fight for money, I'll stop hitting you when you ask me to. If we fight for honor, I'll stop hitting you when i feel like it." - Rickson Gracie
His striking won't finish Shannon
I’ll be hoping for a sub when he hits the take down. Maybe some g’n’p will leave an opening, either sub wise or cut wise
War Huggie Guida
Guida should not be reduced to the undercard
Considering how lame some of the named fighter fights are these days at least we can count
on Guida to entertain.
Undercard
Good. Unless Gugerty somehow subs him
by Synyster_08 on Jan 26, 2010 11:10 AM EST via mobile reply actions
If Huggie can’t finish this spare part then he has no business in the UFC. He’s had four fights against guys that could legitimately be considered top 10 LWs at the time he fought them (Sanchez, Florian, T. Griffin and Huerta), maybe five if you count Diaz. He is 1-3 or 2-3, depending on Diaz. He will never be more than on the fringes of the top 10. Guida has to either finish Shannon “Curtain-Jerker” Gugerty or go start beating up undersized Japanese guys.
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sure thats wrong
he’s not beaten any of the guys u mentioned apart from diaz
You’re right, I gave him too much credit. I looked at his opponent line-up on the Sherdog site and misread his win over Aurelio as a win over Tyson. To amend my previous point, he is 1-4 at best against top-10 opponents. If he can’t finish Gugery Gugerty Goo All Right then he needs to find a new line of work or go to Japan and beat up guys who are unfamiliar with the concept of weight cutting.
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That would have made more sense
Especially Etim, he beat Gugerty easily at 105 yet he’s stuck facing the unranked Dos Anjos whilst Shannon is getting a fight with a big name. Guida-Etim would be a lot more competetive and entertaining than either of those 2 fights, instead we’re stuck with Terry facing substandard opposition once again and Guida facing a guy that he can hug for 15 minutes. Poor matchmaking in my opinion, in terms of both rankings and entertainment.
Guida by boring UD, Gugerty gets cut after this fight.
"If I could change my name what would it be? Jesus"
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I for one am a fan of Guida
No he’s not the best fighter, but he’s one of the most passionate, he’s an animal, with total disregard for his own safety. they should make a damn movie about this guy!!! he lives in a caravan dammit, just so he can travel around and train all over the place!!!!
"OH GOD THAT'S DISGUSTING! HE BROKE HIS FREAKIN' ARM"
"hey man that's the business, we're not figure skating"
In the name of the Fedor, the Anderson and the GSP. Amen.
by Spinning Fat Kick on Jan 26, 2010 11:21 AM EST reply actions
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