UFC Austin is set to occur at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, on Saturday, December 2. The main attraction of the event will feature a lightweight showdown between Beneil Dariush, ranked No. 4, and Arman Tsarukyan, ranked No. 8. The prelims of this exciting fight night also feature a lightweight showdown between Clay Guida and Joaquim Silva.
Guida stands as one of the most enduring competitors in the UFC, marking his debut in the octagon in August 2006. He holds a position in the top five for the highest number of successful takedowns in the history of the promotion.
In his last fight, Guida pissed off his boss Dana White when he faked his retirement by putting his gloves down. However, he immediately disclosed that he would continue fighting. The 41-year-old’s last fight was against Rafa Garcia (16-3 MMA, 4-3 UFC) who pulled off a unanimous decision win over Guida.
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Silva enters the bout boasting a mixed martial arts record of 12 wins and 5 losses. Within the UFC, he holds a record of 5 victories and 4 defeats, with his latest setback being a knockout/technical knockout against Arman Tsarukyan in June of the current year. Before that, he fought Jesse Ronson in 2022 and lost by a technical knockout.
Let us have a look at their stats head to head to have a better understanding of their match-up.
Clay Guida vs Joaquim Silva stats
| Stats | Clay Guida | Joaquim Silva |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 38 | 12 |
| Losses | 20 | 5 |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in | 5 ft 8 in |
| Division | Lightweight | Lightweight |
| Reach | 70 in | 69 in |
| Age | 41 | 34 |
Clay Guida vs Joaquim Silva prediction
Clay Guida maintains an average of 2.63 significant strikes per minute with a striking accuracy of 33%. In terms of defense, he absorbs an average of 3.01 strikes, showcasing a striking defense rate of 61%. On the grappling front, Guida exhibits considerable strength, securing an average of 3.16 takedowns per 15 minutes. His takedown accuracy stands at 36%, and he boasts a takedown defense rate of 69%.
Joaquim Silva maintains an average of 3.71 significant strikes per minute with a striking accuracy of 40%. On the defensive side, he absorbs an average of 4.79 strikes, reflecting a striking defense rate of 52%. While his striking stats are notable, his grappling is less impressive, averaging only 0.17 takedowns per 15 minutes. Silva holds a takedown accuracy of 50% and a takedown defense of 58%.
Despite being a significant favorite, opting for the fight to conclude within the distance appears to be the more favorable choice for Silva.
