5 UFC Fighters Who Are Actually Nice Guys
They aren't all bad!
In the world where two people try their hardest to knock each other out all while being locked in a cage, it is sometimes easy to forget that the stars of mixed martial arts are actual humans.
There are a fair share of fighters who don’t do MMA any favours, whether it be throwing debris through bus windows or being responsible for a hit-and-run involving a pregnant woman. But not all fighters are the same. There are some who use the platform they have been given by the sport to promote wellness, using their status for positive and uplifting things within the community.
However, these good deeds are rarely reported within mainstream media and go under the radar of many fans as the fighters who commit them aren’t looking for the recognition they deserve - they just want to make a difference to other people’s lives.
From everything from family trauma to fatherhood, there are several different factors that have contributed to shaping some of the kindest fighters in the sport. In other words, these chaps.
5. Clay Guida
The UFC veteran oozes with positivity and seems to have time for anybody if they want a photo, an autograph, or even just a chat. Having fought in the UFC for 12 years but never making it to the very top, Guida’s attitude can largely be pointed to as to why he is such a fan favourite.
Always carrying a smile on his face and with all the time in the world for his fans, Guida is renowned for being a stand out guy. It’s clear that his loveable attitude and talent for fighting hasn’t went unnoticed.
At UFC Fight Night 120 he told the crowd that he was out of contract and if they wanted to see him fight again in the UFC, could they rise to their feet and cheer.
Instantly, almost every member of the audience rose as chants of ‘GUIDA, GUIDA, GUIDA’ rang around the stadium. Dana White listened and Guida is scheduled to fight at UFC 225.