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Chase Hooper On Clay Guida After Dana White’s Retirement Plea Post-UFC 310: ‘Didn’t Feel Like He Was As Hungry…’

At UFC 310, Chase Hooper earned his fourth consecutive win in the lightweight division by beating a veteran of the sport in Clay Guida. His armbar in the first round saw him continue to put together the best run of his career to date whilst collecting a performance of the night bonus in the process. […]

At UFC 310, Chase Hooper earned his fourth consecutive win in the lightweight division by beating a veteran of the sport in Clay Guida. His armbar in the first round saw him continue to put together the best run of his career to date whilst collecting a performance of the night bonus in the process.

As for his opponent, some people (including UFC boss Dana White) believe that it is time for Guida to hang up the gloves. “The Carpenter” has fought 37 times inside the Octagon since making his debut with the promotion all the way back at UFC 64 in 2006. At 43-years old, Guida has lost his last three and his submission loss to Hooper saw him break the promotion’s record for the most losses.

His 19th defeat saw him clear past Jeremy Stephens and Andrei Arlovski who were previously all tied at 18. In a recent interview on The Ariel Helwani Show, Hooper recapped his second win of 2024.

Hooper also gave his opinion on whether Guida needs to step away at this stage in his career and though he admitted that everyone is different, he did think that there was a certain level of intensity missing from his opponent on Saturday night.

“It’s one of those things where I honestly didn’t feel like, when we were in there, I didn’t feel like he was as hungry for the competition as I was and I think that’s a big piece. I think, I don’t know, I didn’t feel like he was really in there as much as he could be but I think he’s a guy that needs to get pumped up for the fight. I’ll never tell anybody to retire right, I don’t think that’s my business but, you know, what 37 fights in the UFC? I mean I damn sure won’t be doing that when I’m 42. I’d sail off into the sunset but that’s just me.”

Clay Guida Breaks Unwanted UFC Record After Tapping To Chase Hooper Armbar At UFC 310

Clay Guida broke an unfortunate UFC record in his first and final Octagon outing of 2024. The 43-year-old made his debut with the promotion all the way back in 2006 and has gone on to rack up 37 appearances, the most recent of which came against Chase Hooper on Saturday night at UFC 310. The […]

Clay Guida broke an unfortunate UFC record in his first and final Octagon outing of 2024.

The 43-year-old made his debut with the promotion all the way back in 2006 and has gone on to rack up 37 appearances, the most recent of which came against Chase Hooper on Saturday night at UFC 310.

The last pay-per-view card of the year got off to a strong start with back-to-back first round finishes to kick off what should be a great night of action at the T-Mobile Arena.

In Guida’s first-round loss to Chase Hooper in the second fight of the night at UFC 310, there were several excellent grappling exchanges between them in the opening few minutes. But after the younger lightweight was able to take his opponent’s back, he switched to a gruesome armbar and quickly secured the tap.

Hooper previously submitted Guida with a calf slicer two years ago in a Fury Pro Grappling contest.

In his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan, “The Dream” gave credit to Mikey Musumeci, who recently made his UFC Fight Pass Invitational debut.

As pointed out by MMA Junkie’s Mike Bohn on X, this third consecutive loss in his career sees Guida record one more defeat than former featherweight powerhouse Jeremy Stephens and heavyweight staple Andrei Arlovski, leaving him top of the pile for most losses.

“The Carpenter” has already got his name listed in the UFC’s history books, but he probably won’t be too pleased about this particular statistic…

Chase Hooper Scores Slick Arm Bar Submission Against Clay Guida – UFC 310 Highlights

Chase Hooper Scores Slick Arm Bar Submission Against Clay Guida - UFC 310 HighlightsChase Hooper scored his fourth straight win at UFC 310, dominating Octagon icon Clay Guida and earning a first-round…

Chase Hooper Scores Slick Arm Bar Submission Against Clay Guida - UFC 310 Highlights

Chase Hooper scored his fourth straight win at UFC 310, dominating Octagon icon Clay Guida and earning a first-round submission victory.

Hooper put his improved striking on display early, tagging Guida with a solid left hand and unleashing some high kicks. Before long, Hooper shot in for a takedown and got Guida on his back. Guida scrambled and got back up only to get thrown back to the canvas seconds later.

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Hooper quickly took Guida’s back and got his hooks in before transitioning to an arm bar. Guida escaped, but couldn’t keep Hooper off his back and ended up right back in the armbar. This time there was no escape as Hooper locked in the hold forcing ‘The Carpenter’ to tap out.

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Official Result: Chase Hooper def. Clay Guida via submission (armbar) at 3:41 of Round 1.

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Clay Guida vs. Chase Hooper – Odds and Match Preview

Chase HooperClay Guida and Chase Hooper are set to face off in a lightweight bout at UFC 310 on December…

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Clay Guida and Chase Hooper are set to face off in a lightweight bout at UFC 310 on December 7, 2024, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This fight is a clash of generations in the UFC, pitting the veteran Guida against the up-and-coming Hooper.

Clay Guida vs. Chase Hooper

‘The Carpenter’ Clay Guida is a UFC Hall of Famer with a career spanning over two decades. On the other side of the Octagon, we have Chase Hooper, a 25-year-old prospect. The betting odds heavily favor the younger fighter, Chase Hooper. Chase Hooper is the clear favorite in this matchup, with odds ranging from -700 to -950 across various US sportsbooks.

Clay Guida, on the other hand, is the significant underdog with odds ranging from +500 to +650. The odds suggest that bookmakers give Hooper approximately an 87-90% chance of winning the fight, while Guida’s chances are estimated at around 13-16%.

At 42 years old, Guida will be entering his 37th UFC fight, boasting a record of 38 wins and 24 losses. He’s known for his relentless pace, impressive cardio, and gritty wrestling style. Guida’s longevity in the sport is remarkable, having been a fan favorite since his UFC debut in 2006.

Hooper has a record of 14 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw. The US-born athlete has shown significant improvement in recent fights and is currently riding a three-fight winning streak. He’s known for his slick jiu-jitsu skills and unorthodox style, which have helped him secure four of his five UFC wins by stoppage.

The age gap between these fighters is stark – Hooper was just three years old when Guida made his professional MMA debut. This fight will test whether Hooper’s youth and evolving skillset can overcome Guida’s wealth of experience. For Guida, this fight represents a chance to prove he can still compete at a high level and avoid the first three-fight losing streak of his career. For Hooper, it’s an opportunity to add a big name to his resume and potentially break into the lightweight rankings.

Guida’s wrestling and high-energy fighting style could pose problems for Hooper, but Hooper’s submission skills might prove dangerous if the fight goes to the ground. Interestingly, the two have faced off before in a grappling match in 2022, where Hooper won via calf slicer.

This is about youth versus experience. It promises to be an exciting clash that fans won’t want to miss at UFC 310.

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Dana White slams Clay Guida following fake retirement at UFC Kansas City: ‘That pissed me off’

Dana White pissed off with Clay Guida fake retirement UFC Kansas CityUFC president, Dana White has hit out at long-time lightweight contender, Clay Guida – after the veteran faked a retirement speech in order to land a post-fight interview with former two-weight champion, Daniel Cormier at UFC Fight Night Kansas City. Featuring at last night’s UFC Kansas City event in Missouri, Guida, a former Strikeforce lightweight […]

Dana White pissed off with Clay Guida fake retirement UFC Kansas City

UFC president, Dana White has hit out at long-time lightweight contender, Clay Guida – after the veteran faked a retirement speech in order to land a post-fight interview with former two-weight champion, Daniel Cormier at UFC Fight Night Kansas City.

Featuring at last night’s UFC Kansas City event in Missouri, Guida, a former Strikeforce lightweight champion, slumped to a unanimous decision loss against Rafa Garcia in the main card opener of last night’s event.

However, following his judging defeat, the Illinois fan-favorite took off both his gloves inside the Octagon, with fans and pundits expecting a retirement from the veteran lightweight staple.

In joking fashion, however, Guida insisted that fans were not getting rid of him next – faking a retirement speech in order to score himself a post-fight interview despite his loss.

Dana White hits out at UFC veteran, Clay Guida

Taking umbrage with Guida’s actions, UFC leader, White admitted he was “pissed off” with the former’s decision to pull a hoax retirement.

“That pissed me off actually, to be honest with you,” Dana White told assembled media following UFC Kansas City. “No, that me pissed me off. I like [Clay Guida], he’s a nice guy, but you’re faking your retirement so you can say f*cking happy birthday to somebody?”

“We’re running a live event here, you know what I mean?” Dana White explained. “I was not happy about that. He [Clay Guida] was saying happy birthday to somebody or something. That was not good.” 

Boasting a storied résumé, over the course of his UFC career, Guida, 41, has defeated three former division champions in the form of former two-weight champion, B.J. Penn, as well as former undisputed gold holders, Anthony Pettis, and Rafael dos Anjos.

Minting himself as the inaugural Strikeforce lightweight champion back in 2006, Guida landed a decision victory against Josh Thomson. 

Video – Chase Hooper submits Clay Guida with brutal calf slicer in Fury Pro 6 submission grappling clash

Chase Hooper Clay GuidaUFC featherweight contender, Chase Hooper turned in a spectacular submission win at Fury Pro 6 this weekend, clashing with long-time perennial lightweight contender, Clay Guida, snatching up a highlight-reel calf slicer stoppage. Hooper, a product of Dana White’s Contender Series following a decision win over 2018, spent time competing on the North American regional circuit […]

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UFC featherweight contender, Chase Hooper turned in a spectacular submission win at Fury Pro 6 this weekend, clashing with long-time perennial lightweight contender, Clay Guida, snatching up a highlight-reel calf slicer stoppage.

Hooper, a product of Dana White’s Contender Series following a decision win over 2018, spent time competing on the North American regional circuit before making an eventual UFC bow back in December of that following year.

Just 23 years of age, Hooper recently featured at UFC Vegas 63 knockout loss to Steve Garcia back in October of this year, suffering his third loss under the promotional banner.

As for Guida, the former Strikeforce lightweight title challenger featured just earlier this month on the UFC Orlando card in the ‘Sunshine State’, scoring a split decision win over Scott Holtzman. 

Sharing footage of his impressive submission win over Guida, Chase Hooper explained he was honored to compete against the former, whom he described as a “legend”.

Chase Hooper boasts a 3-3 UFC record from six Octagon walks

“Thankful to end the year on a high note doing something I love,” Chase Hooper tweeted. “It was an honor to compete against a legend and hopefully I put on a good show for everybody.” 

3-3 during his six-fight Octagon tenure, Hooper holds wins over the trio of David Teymur, Peter Barrett, and Felipe Colares – the most recent of which at UFC Vegas 55 back in May of last year – earning him a Performance of the Night bonus. 

38-22 as a professional, Guida has competed under the UFC banner since October 2006, and during his professional career, landed victories over the likes of Josh Thomson, Nate Diaz, Rafael dos Anjos, Takanori Gomi, Anthony Pettis, Joe Lauzon, B.J. Penn, Michael Johnson, and Leonardo Santos. 

In the submission grappling event’s headliner, prolific grappling talent, Gillian Robertson submitted former two-time UFC strawweight champion, Rose Namajunas with a quickfire stoppage.