UFC on ESPN 5 Staff Picks: Predictions for Covington vs. Lawler

The UFC hits the Prudential Center in Newark on Saturday for UFC on ESPN 5, and the main event will have welterweight championship implications. Former interim titleholder, and No…

The UFC hits the Prudential Center in Newark on Saturday for UFC on ESPN 5, and the main event will have welterweight championship implications. Former interim titleholder, and No…

Quote: B.J. Penn Will Fight Until His Limbs Fall Of

B.J. Penn will return to the Octagon later this year when he takes on Nik Lentz. Many people were surprised by the announcement, as people thought he should retire. Yet, the Hawaiian keeps on fighting, and his last opponent, Clay Guida says he still hi…

B.J. Penn will return to the Octagon later this year when he takes on Nik Lentz. Many people were surprised by the announcement, as people thought he should retire. Yet, the Hawaiian keeps on fighting, and his last opponent, Clay Guida says he still hits hard. He also believes Penn will fight for a long […]

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Clay Guida Not Thinking About Retirement Ahead Of UFC Newark

Clay Guida does not think about the ‘R’ word of retirement. The OG of the sport is 37-years-old and has been fighting for the UFC since 2006. It has been a long and storied career where his fight with Diego Sanchez was inducted into the Hall-of-Fame just last month. But, as he inches closer to […]

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Clay Guida does not think about the ‘R’ word of retirement. The OG of the sport is 37-years-old and has been fighting for the UFC since 2006.

It has been a long and storied career where his fight with Diego Sanchez was inducted into the Hall-of-Fame just last month. But, as he inches closer to 40, retirement is still far away according to Guida.

“A lot of other people talk about the big ‘R’ word, retirement,” Guida told MMA Junkie. “That’s as far away for me now as it has been in my career. I’m in better shape now than when I was in 21, I’m in better shape than when I was 25. I am more focused, I’m just understanding the game now more than ever. I’m making improvements every camp and every time I step in the cage. I’m just having so much doing this right now and one fight at a time is definitely a good description, and come Saturday you’re going to see a much more improved ‘Carpenter.’”

Not only is he still fighting at 37, but he is still winning. He is coming off of a decision win over B.J. Penn at UFC 237. And, at UFC Newark, he will be the co-main event when he takes on Jim Miller. To be this high up on a card again is surreal.

“It’s great to be back towards the top of the card where Jim Miller and I were for al long time,” Guida said. “He’s had longevity in the sport, he’s fought the who’s who and I think we have like nine or 10 mutual opponents. It was just a matter of time until we got in there and tangled horns.

“It’s going to be like a tornado. It is just going to be a matter of time until this fight hits the ground. It’s going to be a whirlwind, it’s going to be like tumbleweeds flying around there. Two masters on the ground, and it’s going to be something to see.”

Who do you think will win the fight between Clay Guida and Jim Miller?

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Clay Guida: I’ve Never Been Further from Retirement

Clay Guida has been a professional mixed martial artist for 16 years now and a UFC athlete for 13 of the 16. He has had his hand raised a total of 35 times and has shared the Octagon with names like Kenny Florian, Nate Diaz, Benson Henderson, B.J. Penn…

Clay Guida has been a professional mixed martial artist for 16 years now and a UFC athlete for 13 of the 16. He has had his hand raised a total of 35 times and has shared the Octagon with names like Kenny Florian, Nate Diaz, Benson Henderson, B.J. Penn, and many others. Guida even has […]

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Jim Miller vs. Clay Guida In The Works For UFC Newark

A lightweight clash between veterans Jim Miller and Clay Guida is reportedly in the works for UFC Newark this summer. The UFC will return to Newark for the first time since 2016 at the Prudential Center on August 3. And according to sources close to ESPN, the plan is for Miller and Guida to feature […]

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A lightweight clash between veterans Jim Miller and Clay Guida is reportedly in the works for UFC Newark this summer.

The UFC will return to Newark for the first time since 2016 at the Prudential Center on August 3. And according to sources close to ESPN, the plan is for Miller and Guida to feature on the card. Bout agreements are not signed as of yet, but the fight is expected to be made official soon.

The duo have 59 combined UFC fights between them but coincidentally, have never fought each other before. Given their Octagon mileage, it’s clear the focus for both fighters is not to win a title or climb up the rankings anymore, but to have meaningful fights.

Miller, 35, has won two of his last three fights following a four-fight losing skid. He most recently submitted Jason Gonzalez at UFC Fort Lauderdale in April. As for Guida, the 37-year-old has won three of his last four fights, including a recent decision win over former champion BJ Penn last month.

As of now, there is no main event booked for UFC Newark. However, tickets will go on sale June 28.

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Jim Miller vs. Clay Guida Set For UFC Newark

Two UFC veterans are set to throw down in Newark, New Jersey on August 3. According to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, Jim Miller will take on Clay Guida, where the two of them have fought a combined 59 times in the Octagon. Miller is coming off of a submi…

Two UFC veterans are set to throw down in Newark, New Jersey on August 3. According to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, Jim Miller will take on Clay Guida, where the two of them have fought a combined 59 times in the Octagon. Miller is coming off of a submission win over Jason Gonzalez at UFC Fort […]

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