UFC 117: Clay Guida vs Rafael dos Anjos in the works for Aug. 7 in Oakland

by James Kimball on May 10, 2010 1:20 PM EDT

Fan favorite Clay Guida and submission specialist Rafael dos Anjos are in talks to compete in a lightweight bout at UFC 117 on August 7 from the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California, according to Tatame.com, who confirms an earlier report by MMA Recap.

"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.

He rebounded from that defeat with a second round submission victory over Shannon Gugerty at UFC on Versus 1 in March. Guida will be looking to compile back-to-back wins with a victory over dos Anjos after recently suffering consecutive losses to Diego Sanchez and "KenFlo."

Rafael is coming off a "Submission of the Night" victory against Terry Etim at UFC 110: "Invincible" in Abu Dhabi last month and a unanimous decision win over Kyle Bradley at UFC Fight Night: "Maynard vs. Diaz." He's reeled of three straight wins inside the Octagon.

The Brazilian notched his first win inside the Octagon by outpointing Rob Emerson at UFC 103: "Franklin vs. Belfort" back on Sept. 19, 2009 after coming off the wrong end of Tyson Griffin decision at UFC Fight Night 18 back on April 1 of last year. Despite the loss, he was game the entire bout, earning him and Griffin an extra 30 G's for putting on "Fight of the Night."

Dos Anjos definitely has skills. Aside from winning nine straight prior to UFC 91, where the Fury FC fighter was stifling Jeremy Stephens for most of their bout until a thunderous uppercut nearly air-mailed him back to Rio.

Expect these two to put on yet another crowd-pleasing performance.

Stay tuned to MMAmania.com for more UFC 117 fight announcements as they're made available.

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GO GUIDA!!

For what profit is it to man if he gains the world , and loses his own soul?
- Matthew 16:26

by guyverbob on May 10, 2010 1:20 PM EDT reply actions

“Fan Favorite” is a bit of a stretch when talking about Huggie. He’s way more entertaining than Fitch, but still.

I'm a pan-handlin', man-handlin', post-holin', high-rollin', dust-bowlin' daddy

by P-Dub on May 10, 2010 1:23 PM EDT reply actions

it's not a stretch at all

he consistently receives the loudest ovations from the crow at both the weigh ins and the actual fights.

still not going anywhere...deal with it

by mike farmer on May 10, 2010 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Odd. I don’t know how he gets all this love when Fitch, Shields and other wrestlers get hated on.

I'm a pan-handlin', man-handlin', post-holin', high-rollin', dust-bowlin' daddy

by P-Dub on May 10, 2010 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions

It’s probably because of some of the wars he’s been in (Griffin, Sanchez) and he always seems to be pressing the action and looking to finish. He only used the lay n pray tactics really badly against Diaz and Danzig.

still not going anywhere...deal with it

by mike farmer on May 10, 2010 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions

because

Fitch doesn’t do damage from his controlling position. Guida rains down elbos, and…shoulder…attacks…

Overall Guida is just a much more exciting fighter, and I don’t find him to be a lay-n-pray guy. But god I hate Fitch. Hope Alves puts him away.

by Body Triangle on May 10, 2010 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions

i like Fitch

i remember when he was everyone’s favorite and everyone was all pissed cuz he was never on the main card and he was getting screwed out of a title shot… lol UFCMania days

John Hathaway over Diego Sanchez

by Synyster_08 on May 10, 2010 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Its the hair

It adds to the mystique that he’s working really really hard in there when you see it flying all over the place. Plus…he gets help from the Geico caveman ads. Its like guida advertising lol.

A.B.M.!! - Somos Pocos Pero Locos!

by Onemansyn on May 10, 2010 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions

lmao!!!!

Psalm 144:1 Thank the LORD, my rock, who trained my hands to fight and my fingers to do battle,

by the chubbster on May 10, 2010 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions

WAR DOS ANJOS!

The world is a dangerous place to live - not because of the people who are evil but because of the people who don't do anything about it. - Albert Einstein

by Ulf Murphy on May 10, 2010 1:27 PM EDT reply actions

+1

A.B.M.!! - Somos Pocos Pero Locos!

by Onemansyn on May 10, 2010 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions

if he can put a compression lock on Griffin,

that RNC will fit nicely around the LNP caveman. That or death via leg kicks.

by NNR (formerly NameNotRequired) on May 11, 2010 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions

I see Clay winning this either by unanimous decision or a TKO via ground and pound.

still not going anywhere...deal with it

by mike farmer on May 10, 2010 1:37 PM EDT reply actions

Good fight

And yes, Guida is a fan favorite, generally speaking

by domino effect on May 10, 2010 1:39 PM EDT reply actions

Yes He Is.

He is going to put Anjos gas tank to the test as he does just about everybodies. I think Clay wins but its going to be very competetive.

by AintNoSunshine on May 10, 2010 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Im thinking Dos Anjos submits him...

hes finally getting comfortable in the Octagon, and has some good momentum going into this fight..

John Hathaway over Diego Sanchez

by Synyster_08 on May 10, 2010 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions

I don’t like his chances of submitting Guida. Most of Guida’s submission losses have come after he gets rocked and is not completely there. He has shown some pretty great submission defense with his huggy bear type of offense/stalling.

still not going anywhere...deal with it

by mike farmer on May 10, 2010 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Guida Is Amazing At Stifling The Bottom Games Of BJJ Guys

I have rarely seen him being submitted not only in his fights but also in training…

by AintNoSunshine on May 10, 2010 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions

ahh that's right he's at Jackson's

Is that a full time thing or does he come back to Illinois for training too?

still not going anywhere...deal with it

by mike farmer on May 10, 2010 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions

fair enough

i still think Dos Anjos will catch him

John Hathaway over Diego Sanchez

by Synyster_08 on May 10, 2010 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions

He Would Have To Go Somewhere

Cuz he isnt always in Albuquerque

by AintNoSunshine on May 10, 2010 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Woulda taken Guida back in the day

but hes underachieved recently and dos anjos looked real good against etim…ill take dos anjos via sub

by magicmike on May 10, 2010 3:36 PM EDT reply actions

Where Has He Underachieved?

by AintNoSunshine on May 10, 2010 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions

I was wondering the same thing ANS

He has never been top 5, he beats the guys he should beat and loses to the guys he should lose to

by domino effect on May 10, 2010 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Right If Anything He Overachieves

By being so competetive with guys better then him

by AintNoSunshine on May 10, 2010 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions

ok, youre right, my bad

underachieved may have been the wrong word…actually it definitely was…i just feel like hes never beaten anyone of note except diaz and that was a close fight…it was a split decision if i remember correctly…before his fight with sanchez i woulda thought he was a top 5er but i think after back to back losses he kinda came back to earth in my eyes at least…dos anjos is an up and comer who could pose a problem for him

by magicmike on May 10, 2010 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions

damn my bad for the double post

by 49erEmpire on May 10, 2010 3:54 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

"Wanderlei Silva; hallowed be thy name." - Genesis 50:27

by O damn he got caught on May 10, 2010 3:57 PM EDT reply actions

Thats Hilarious

by AintNoSunshine on May 10, 2010 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions

This is actually a very tought fight for Clay, but if he can prepare for Dos Anjos great ground game he should be able to wear him down into the later rounds with gnp and possibly get a stoppage win.

by Nightwhistler on May 11, 2010 1:24 AM EDT reply actions