Clay Guida | UFC Betting Sites - The Best MMA Online Bookies

TUF 13 Finale: Clay Guida Will Beat Down Anthony Pettis

Rewind to WEC 53 in December.Anthony Pettis is a +170 underdog to then-WEC lightweight champion Ben Henderson going into their title fight. No one is picking the 24-year-old Roufusport prospect to walk out of Glendale, Ariz., with the belt, and most ar…

Rewind to WEC 53 in December.

Anthony Pettis is a +170 underdog to then-WEC lightweight champion Ben Henderson going into their title fight. No one is picking the 24-year-old Roufusport prospect to walk out of Glendale, Ariz., with the belt, and most are picking him to get finished inside of three rounds.

One kick off the cage later, and Pettis is one of the top lightweights in the world? How the hell did this happen?

I had the same reaction as everyone else when Pettis landed the ‘Showtime Kick’ off the cage, which was a gasp, my jaw hitting the floor, and a steady stream of expletives flowing from my mouth.

I’ll never forget where I was when I saw it, and it is still one of my favorite MMA moments. But aren’t we all overreacting a bit?

Guida is a genuine threat to the lightweight title at this point in his career. Since joining Greg Jackson’s camp in late 2009, Guida has gone 3-1 with three straight submission victories including a win over former Pride champion Takanori Gomi at UFC 125.

Somehow, Jackson has found a way to harness Guida’s relentless attack into a controlled chaos, making him not only much harder to hit, but turning his normally flawed striking into a some serious head movement and has him throwing punches and kicks from unpredictable angles.

While Pettis will still have the advantage on the feet, Guida’s chin is legendary and ‘The Carpenter’s’ constant pressure will make it tough for Pettis to get the room he needs to hit his flashy strikes.

Once the fight hits the ground, and it will, Pettis is in Guida’s world.

Guida has always had an overwhelming top game, but the knock on him was that he didn’t do enough to finish and left himself open to getting submitted because of it.

Not anymore.

Since joining Jackson’s camp, Guida has improved his submission game dramatically, and is constantly working to finish, forcing his opponents to focus on surviving rather than trying to win the fight. This will prevent Pettis from throwing up his tricky triangle choke that has won him so many fights.

Pettis is a tough fighter, and he could eventually be a UFC champion one day, but this weekend is Guida’s time to show he his no longer a gatekeeper at 155 and he’ll walk away with a unanimous-decision victory.

Read more MMA news on BleacherReport.com

Announcing the MMAOutlet.com UFC Fight-Picking Contest!

While surfing the web for a new lovemaking mask, I stumbled across MMAOutlet.com, and it’s quickly become my go-to spot for MMA gear online. Now, MMAOutlet wants to give two $50 store credits to the Potato Nation, which you can use on their wide selection of MMA shorts, MMA gloves, Jiu Jitsu gis, and loud-ass t-shirts. But as usual, you’ll have to burn some calories to win a prize. So how’s about a little fight-picking action, for old time’s sake?

This Saturday night, the TUF 13 Finale will go down on Spike TV, headlined by Clay Guida vs. Anthony Pettis, and Tony Ferguson vs. Ramsey Nijem. If you want a shot at a $50 credit from MMAOutlet, here’s what you need to do…

Post your predictions for these two fights in the comments section below, including the winner’s name, the method of victory, and the time/round of stoppage (if any). Basically, your entry should look like this:

Clay Guida def. Anthony Pettis via submission, 3:30 of round 2
Ramsey Nijem def. Tony Ferguson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Yes, you should include the judges’ scores if you think a fight will end in a decision; we may need them for a tie-breaker. The most accurate prediction gets the $50 store credit. Entries must be in by this Saturday at noon ET, and we’ll announce the winner by Monday — and next week we’ll give away the other $50 credit with a pick-off for UFC 131. Any questions, let us know. Thanks to our new friends at MMAOutlet.com for the hookup!

Update: One entry per person, please.

The Ultimate Fighter Finale 13: Pettis vs. Guida Fight Card Predictions

It’s that time once again to crown another Ultimate Fighter, as The Ultimate Finale 13 takes place this Saturday night in Las Vegas, live on Spike TV.Along with a solid prelim series of matches, the main card is stacked full with some high-profile name…

It’s that time once again to crown another Ultimate Fighter, as The Ultimate Finale 13 takes place this Saturday night in Las Vegas, live on Spike TV.

Along with a solid prelim series of matches, the main card is stacked full with some high-profile names.

Headlining the show will be a battle between Ramsey Nijem and Tony Ferguson that will crown The Ultimate Fighter. Nijem, of Team Junior Dos Santos, and Ferguson, from Team Brock Lesnar, battled their way through a series of matches to reach this point.

Also on the card matchup that is sure to be filled with offensive firepower, as Clay Guida meets Anthony Pettis.

Kyle Kingsbury and Fabio Maldonado also will do battle, while TUF alums Ed Herman and Tim Credeur step inside the cage after over a year away for each.

Chris Cope and Chuck O’Neil, who each reached the semifinals of this past season’s reality show, take part in the main card as well.

Begin Slideshow

TUF 13 Card Set; Ramsey Nijem Meets Tony Ferguson for Title

Filed under: UFC, NewsLAS VEGAS – Following Wednesday’s final regular-season episode of “The Ultimate Fighter,” the UFC has filled its fight card for Saturday’s TUF 13 Finale.

In the championship bout to crown the next “Ultimate Fighter,” finalists R…

Filed under: UFC, News

LAS VEGAS – Following Wednesday’s final regular-season episode of “The Ultimate Fighter,” the UFC has filled its fight card for Saturday’s TUF 13 Finale.

In the championship bout to crown the next “Ultimate Fighter,” finalists Ramsey Nijem and Tony Ferguson will meet for the title and a guaranteed UFC contract. The two welterweights won their semifinal fights in an episode that aired Wednesday night on Spike TV. Additionally, the UFC has made official for the televised main card a bout pitting losing semifinalists Chris Cope and Chuck O’Neil against each other.

And four other TUF 13 cast members will see action against each other on the preliminary card on Saturday: Shamar Bailey vs. Ryan McGillivray and Justin Edwards vs. Clay Harvison. The UFC and Spike made those fights official Thursday morning.

Bailey, a Strikeforce veteran, was one of this season’s favorites and was coach Junior dos Santos’ top pick. He advanced to the quarterfinals, but was upset there by Cope. The Indianapolis firefighter has trained alongside UFC vets Chris Lytle and Matt Mitrione, both also veterans of “The Ultimate Fighter.” His opponent, McGillivray, was dos Santos’ second pick. He, too, lost his quarterfinal fight. The five-year Canadian veteran started his career with Maximum Fighting Championships in Canada. Nine of the 11 wins in his pro career have come by submission.

Edwards, who trains in Ohio with Jorge Gurgel, lost his first fight in the house to Ferguson, who went on to reach Saturday’s finals. In his pro career, Edwards is 6-0 – with six first-round stoppages. The last five have come by submission with four by guillotine. Four of his wins have come in less than one minute. Edwards’ second pro fight was for Bellator, and he also has a win over Josh Rafferty, from TUF 1, on his resume. Harvison, who fought for Brock Lesnar‘s team, won his first fight this season before losing to Nijem in the quarterfinals. The 6-1 pro has fought all seven of his bouts in Georgia, and all six of his wins have come in the first round.

Seven of the eight quarterfinalists from TUF 13 are on Saturday’s card. Only Zach Davis is absent, replaced by Edwards. Davis lost a quarterfinal fight to O’Neil, but suffered torn retinas in both eyes and was told by doctors on the show that he should no longer fight.

Saturday’s TUF 13 Finale takes place at The Pearl at The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. The main card, which will air live on Spike, features a highly anticipated lightweight contenders fight between Clay Guida and Anthony Pettis, the last WEC lightweight champion. And Ed Herman and Tim Credeur meet in a middleweight bout, the return to action for both after nearly two years off because of injuries.

Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale: Clay Guida Tells Anthony Pettis to "Step It Up"

One of the most care-free and beloved fighters in the UFC, Clay Guida is the last person to hold a grudge or any sort of resentment towards an opponent. However his opponent, Anthony Pettis, might just be an exception. The two lightweights will sq…

The two lightweights will square off in the main event of The Ultimate Fighter Finale this weekend, with the winner likely earning a title shot by the year’s end. Pettis, who was acquired by the UFC from the WEC merger, is one win away from possibly earning his title shot.

But Guida plans on ruining his chances.

“I’m going to make him pay [his UFC dues] June 4. It’s not out of any rivalry or anything like that, but he’s going to realize that it’s time to step it up,” Guida said in an interview with ESPN.com.

Guida said he respects Pettis and he acknowledges the fact he has fought tough, credible opponents, but he plans on showing the difference in competition.

“He has wins over Shane Roller and Ben Henderson — they are tough guys. But I’ve fought the best in the cage,” he said.

Guida has a valid point, and one that not many could argue against; plain and simple: the best competition resides in the UFC.

Pettis, however, is no slouch when it comes to competition. The former WEC lightweight champion brings a unorthodox style, along with a high amount of energy, that keeps the crowd entertained and on their feet. But Guida knows a thing or two about entertaining a crowd, and on June 4, he said he intends to get into his opponent’s face and welcome him to the UFC.

“I’m going out there guns blazing,” Guida said.

“I’m looking to finish this fight. It’s important to finish this and not leave it in the hands of judges. I don’t want there to be a big question mark at the end of this fight.”

Read more MMA news on BleacherReport.com

Clay Guida and 10 Fighters Who Are Never in a Boring Fight

As Clay Guida prepares for his showdown with WEC Lightweight Champion Anthony “Showtime” Pettis on Saturday, fans will be anticipating the action that is about to ensue inside the cage.”The Carpenter” is a wildman and has produced some very entertainin…

As Clay Guida prepares for his showdown with WEC Lightweight Champion Anthony “Showtime” Pettis on Saturday, fans will be anticipating the action that is about to ensue inside the cage.

“The Carpenter” is a wildman and has produced some very entertaining fights—some of which have been fight of the year candidates.

The fight will be free and broadcast live on Spike TV this weekend, and it’s one you don’t want to miss. Both fighters are in line for a title shot, taking their determination and will to win to an all-time high. Combine that with the granite chin of Guida and the dynamic striking of Pettis, and it will be one great fight.

Like Guida, the following fighters are also never in a boring fight and have produced many fireworks whether they won or lost.

Begin Slideshow