After a string of losses, veteran fighter, Matt Guida's time with the UFC appears to be over. Hooper's victory marks the end of a remarkable career for Guida, who leaves behind a legacy of exciting fights and memorable moments.
Hooper secured a first-round submission victory over Guida at UFC 310 in December 2024, marking Guida's third consecutive loss within the Octagon. This string of defeats has seemingly led to the UFC ending his tenure with the organization. Guida, a seasoned veteran of 22 years in MMA and a UFC mainstay since 2006, boasts a professional record of 38-25, with 18-19 coming under the UFC banner.
Hooper, on the other hand, has been on an impressive winning streak, securing four consecutive victories. He appears poised for a step up in competition, with a couple more wins potentially landing him a bout against a ranked lightweight. Guida, throughout his illustrious career, has been renowned for his involvement in thrilling fights, earning ten performance bonuses and participating in a remarkable six Fight of the Nights. His iconic brawl with Diego Sanchez at The Ultimate Fighter Season 9 Finale, enshrined in the UFC Hall of Fame in 2019, stands as a testament to his fighting spirit.Prior to joining the UFC, Guida captured the vacant lightweight title in Strikeforce in March 2006 by defeating Josh Thomson via unanimous decision. Although he lost the belt in his first defense to Gilbert Melendez, he never managed to reach that championship height within the UFC. Despite this, Guida shared the Octagon with notable fighters such as Nate Diaz, Kenny Florian, Sanchez, Rafael dos Anjos, Takanori Gomi, Anthony Pettis, Benson Henderson, Gray Maynard, Chad Mendes, Brian Ortega, Joe Lauzon, Charles Oliveira, BJ Penn, Jim Miller, Bobby Green, and Michael Johnson. He compiled a respectable 7-9 record against this formidable group of opponents. It's arguable that no lightweight in Guida's era faced a more challenging roster of opponents throughout their career. Guida's primary weakness was submission defense, as he was submitted twelve times, five of those via rear-naked choke. Although he was a skilled grappler himself, this vulnerability ultimately proved to be his downfall. Guida's last known activity was a video posted on social media showing him swordfishing, hinting at a peaceful retirement. His career, filled with entertaining fights and memorable moments, will undoubtedly be remembered by fans of the sport
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