Sean Sherk vs. Clay Guida On Tap for the UFC's Versus Debut in March
by Scott Haber on Jan 9, 2010 6:44 PM EST
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Two of the UFC's most tenacious lightweights will lock horns in Colorado on March 21st, when Clay Guida takes on former lightweight champion Sean Sherk at UFC Fight Night 21 in Broomfield, Colorado, which will be broadcast live on Versus. Matt Erickson of the NW Indiana Times has the report:
A fight between former lightweight champion Sean Sherk and Chicago area native Clay Guida is in the works for March 21 on the UFC's Ultimate Fight Night card in Denver, sources close to Sherk's camp told The Times on Saturday -- though bout agreements have not yet been signed.
Sherk was penciled in for a bout with Rafaello Oliveira, who was then switched out for Jim Miller, at UFC 108, but Sherk suffered an injury in training. This ends up as nearly a ten-month layoff for the Muscle Shark, who last saw action at UFC 98 last May in an upset loss to Frankie Edgar.
One of the UFC's most popular fighters, despite his less-than-stellar record against top competition, Guida has a style similar to Sherk in his prime, which makes this match-up even more intriguing. Coming off a submission loss to Kenny Florian at UFC 107, Guida will perhaps be facing an even stiffer challenge in Sherk, who can likely match him in the wrestling department. Although neither fighter has impressed with his striking, they may have no other option if their takedowns cancel each other out.
UFN 21 now includes:
Jon Jones vs. Brandon Vera
Anthony Johnson vs. John Howard
Sean Sherk vs. Clay Guida
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WORST BOXING EVER
Though this could be an excellent wrestling match – will Sherk be able to handle Guida if/when it hits the mat?
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by Scott C. Broussard on Jan 9, 2010 6:49 PM EST reply actions
Eh
That’s a bit much. Sherk has decent boxing, but he should only rely on it if he has to. He doesn’t have much to speak of for a jab, but he’s a competent striker for a guy that has always been a GNP practitioner. Just not wise to swing those tiny arms around with the likes of Beej and the Gar (Edgar).
Blackout612- "Wuts teh UFC?"
Ubernoober- "It like two guy who just stand and swing for fence and try to knock each other shit out it awesome"
by Blackout612 on Jan 9, 2010 7:35 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Truthfully, I am very intrigued by this match-up. If Sherk is done as a wrestler, will Guida be able to win on the ground? Sherk isn’t used to being on his back. I’ve also heard rumors (nothing substantial) that his knees are wearing out, so that’s why he’s boxing more. Either way, if the once-dominant wrestler is being outworked by one of the smaller LWs, his time may be over. If Sherk can stymie Guida’s attack, then is he still a top 155er? Where will Guida fall? Much to be seen from this fight.
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by Scott C. Broussard on Jan 9, 2010 10:23 PM EST up reply actions
this could either be a war or something necessitated another installment of “How Not to Fight”
We're just a million little gods causin' rain storms, turning every good thing to rust.
This is an awesome Fight Night
Jon Jones destroying Vera, Anthony Johnson, and Mr. Burpsalot vs short arms. The UFC is spoiling us.
i think they r putting a great card on so that many people will tune in to try to impress the brass at NBC. IN the hopes of getting a network deal? anythoughts?
a very late night deal
a lot like Strikeforce had.
March is becoming stacked with mma
March 06 – WEC 47
March 07 – Sengoku 12
March 21 – UFN 21
March 27 – UFC 111
March 31 – UFN 22 and the debut of TUF 11.
Add all that up with the posibility of Strikeforce and/or Dream events and March is stacked.
You’d think they’d want to get as many viewers as possible but I guess not. Not everyone has Versus so that’ll mean more streams.
Hopefully Sportsnet will have it then.
Well when you make a deal with Versus
you kind of have to honor it. I’m sure Versus wants the most possible viewers and so if they put it on Spike. Versus, who is pay for the event, wont get as many viewers.
by bigdmmafan on Jan 9, 2010 7:05 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
i think the ufc is just gonna show nbc the amount of viewers they can grab on versus to get that real good network deal we’ve been hoping for for a long time
imagine brocks return on nbc? stuff like this is real close to happening
i agree but
i agree bu i hope comcast and dirctv come to terms before this fight so the numbrs will be even hirer.
let me know when it actually happens
People have been talking the UFC on network tv for a long time, a very long time and so I simply wont believe it until it goes down.
I’m pretty sure this has more to do trying to get Versus back Direc TV and on a lower tier on Dish because right now if you dont have Versus unless your a NHL or WEC fan your not missing much but if they put the UFC on Versus maybe some of the Olympics then people will want Versus more and start demanding it back from Direc TV and on a lower tier on Dish Network.
that would be awesome espcially against FEDOR, ,haha i wish. We can dream cant we, but if that happned it most defiantly be on ppv.
see i can imagine dana takin a hit on profits to have brocks return on national television fedor on cbs is one thing but brock on nbc would be a entirely different story i could imagine it gettting a huge amount of viewers
dana would probably make brock on free tv a one time thing but it would definetely have the effect and draw many more fans to the sports
As is the case with any fight where real men participate. Not these ninnies with their ground games.
Over/Under 143 times cardio will be mentioned in this fight
by IRodC on Jan 9, 2010 7:02 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
143 from Goldie alone
"If I wanted to spend a half hour between two hairy legs I'd go to your mother's house." -Don Frye
by mburtoni on Jan 9, 2010 7:09 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
They'll beat 143 before Guida step into the cage.
There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.
i love when the ufc puts the young up and comers on free tv
they’re really building up bones jones this way and rumble johnson has been a favorite of mine since he debuted
sherk and guida arent really competing for titles at this point but that fights gonna be an absolute war
Why dont' Clay Guida quit doding eveyone already!?
LOL, poor guy. Never gets a break, but I’m sure he doesn’t want one.
YUS, YUS, YUS, YUS, YUS, YUS!
Blackout612- "Wuts teh UFC?"
Ubernoober- "It like two guy who just stand and swing for fence and try to knock each other shit out it awesome"
The Hyperactive Belching Modern Day Caveman vs. The Man That Boxes with T-Rex Arms?
HELL YES.
(goes back to watching The Women of Ninja Warrior)
Walking the line between intelligence and ignorance since 1985
@deowade
I really hope that Sherk shakes this whole T-Rex thing this time out. I mean, even I use that characterization, and I’m the biggest Sherk fan you’ll find in these parts.
Blackout612- "Wuts teh UFC?"
Ubernoober- "It like two guy who just stand and swing for fence and try to knock each other shit out it awesome"
All I ask for is a takedown.
Walking the line between intelligence and ignorance since 1985
@deowade
Many... Many... Takedowns
Blackout612- "Wuts teh UFC?"
Ubernoober- "It like two guy who just stand and swing for fence and try to knock each other shit out it awesome"
How’s he going to shake people making fun of his wingspan? Grow longer arms? Even if he knocks Guida out the story will be that Guida is an even worse boxer.
Stop trying to box. Not saying to get an arm transplant.. But the t-rex boxing’s has got to go..
Blackout612- "Wuts teh UFC?"
Ubernoober- "It like two guy who just stand and swing for fence and try to knock each other shit out it awesome"
He has a tendency to try to box with people who have a much longer reach than him, a fact make more absurd when you take his wrestling skill into account
Also
his boxing isn’t that good, and he doesn’t seem to try to account for the fact that he has a short reach, he just goes for it
Isn't that good..
There’s a lot of room between terrible and awesome. Let’s be honest and call it decent. He doesn’t have KO power, but he’s competent. Have you seen anyone box with BJ like he did? That isn’t saying much, I know, but he was striking with him for a time. His boxing is okay, but it should only be relied on as a fall back.
Blackout612- "Wuts teh UFC?"
Ubernoober- "It like two guy who just stand and swing for fence and try to knock each other shit out it awesome"
Not that good = about decent
and yes, it should be relied on as a fall back, but he doesn’t seem to think so
We'll see
Err… I’ll see. You don’t seem interested in watching. I’ll let you know what happens!
Blackout612- "Wuts teh UFC?"
Ubernoober- "It like two guy who just stand and swing for fence and try to knock each other shit out it awesome"
Ed O’Neil had a great observation where he pointed out how so many fighters make a point of not using the one thing they are better than everyone else at.
It’s the curse of MMA; proving that you can successfully perform all of the arts that comprise it. Some guys get bored, some guys get cocky… A truly bizarre phenomenon..
Blackout612- "Wuts teh UFC?"
Ubernoober- "It like two guy who just stand and swing for fence and try to knock each other shit out it awesome"
well they said ufc would ve the worst card ever and it turned out to prove us wrong. So maybe guida and sherk could prove some of us wrong also
WOAH, WOAH
KO artists or bust? Harsh.
Blackout612- "Wuts teh UFC?"
Ubernoober- "It like two guy who just stand and swing for fence and try to knock each other shit out it awesome"
Where did I say that?
I really have no problem with either fighter. But styles make fights, and I think these two matched against each other will be horrible.
Hence my specification of worst “match-up” ever
How is this a bad matchup
Both of these fighters have incredible pace and cardio. Even if there wrestling nullifies, they will still be coming at each other the whole time. Worst case scenario we get a hard fought kick boxing match.
So riddle me this
Name the last boring Guida fight. And when you can’t find that, name the last boring Sherk fight (I’m sure you can find one you construe as boring, but come on).
Fail.
Blackout612- "Wuts teh UFC?"
Ubernoober- "It like two guy who just stand and swing for fence and try to knock each other shit out it awesome"
Fail?
I never said it would be boring. However, since you brought it up, Guida bores the hell out of me. The only time I feel he’s entertaining is when he’s getting Sanchezed
For real?
I mean, I can’t explain that, but whatever floats yer boat.
Blackout612- "Wuts teh UFC?"
Ubernoober- "It like two guy who just stand and swing for fence and try to knock each other shit out it awesome"
The only boring fight I’ve ever seen Guida in was against Danzig. He has been in to of the most exciting fights I can remember, Sanchez and Huerta. He’s a gamer, and he’s got pace.
Him and Sherk are going to go apeshit. I’m getting seriously excited just thinking about it. They’re fucking cardio workhorses.
Blackout612- "Wuts teh UFC?"
Ubernoober- "It like two guy who just stand and swing for fence and try to knock each other shit out it awesome"
I may be laughing at some point in the fight.
Keep firing Assholes!
"If all else fails immortality can always be assured by spectacular error." - John Galbraith
Guida-Diaz for Clay and I have enjoyed every Sherk fight I’ve watched
Giving Shogun his props. I had the fight 48-47 Machida but Shogun put up a monumental performance and I am honored to have seen it in person.
The battle of conditioning
I have been dying for this match up for a while. It will be interesting to see who has the better cardio.
The Shadow Boxing Chronicles.
Yay, the two best shadow boxers in MMA.
It rumbles my bones.
Blackout612- "Wuts teh UFC?"
Ubernoober- "It like two guy who just stand and swing for fence and try to knock each other shit out it awesome"
by Blackout612 on Jan 9, 2010 9:48 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
what about in Canada?
I know the score channel is picking up WEC now from TSN2 so does that mean it will be on Score or TSN2 or does anyone even know? WEC 44, I think, the one with Aldo/Brown didn’t play on TSN2 until that Saturday. If anyone has any insight please let me know.
Great fight, I really hope that Guida’s days at Jackson’s are done he looked worse than he’s ever looked in his UFC career against Kenny. Time to go back to basics, Clay can outwork Sherk and get a win by doing just that sadly thanks to his knees Sean is no longer an elite LW so unless he lands something unexpected he’s going to be on the losing end again.
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