RAF03: Cayden Henschel vs. Clay Guida — Generational Grit at 165lbs

RAF02 winner Cayden Henschel meets UFC veteran and wrestling lifer Clay Guida in a 165-pound showdown at RAF03—a matchup built on pace, experience, and control.

Cayden Henschel made his mark at RAF02 with a controlled, clean win in his debut. Now, at RAF03, he steps into deeper waters against a name combat sports fans know well: Clay Guida.

This is more than a style clash. It’s a test of maturity, pace and execution—between a rising technician and a battle-tested grinder.

Cayden Henschel: Clean and Composed

The Wisconsin product’s RAF debut proved what insiders already knew—Henschel’s not just a content creator, he’s a technician.

He stays tight in position, finishes clean and doesn’t force bad offense. His par terre work is sharp and he transitions well in short-offense situations. He’s also smart in scrambles—knows when to reset and when to attack.

He’s already shown he belongs. Now he faces a guy with more fight experience than most of the roster combined.

Clay Guida: Durable, Disciplined, and Built for a Scrap

Clay Guida has been competing longer than Henschel’s been alive—and he’s still going.

The longtime UFC veteran is known for his pace, yes—but underneath that pressure is sound positioning, deep wrestling instincts and a motor that doesn’t drop. He competed collegiately at William Penn and has spent the last two decades defending takedowns and riding out scrambles against the world’s best.

He’s back in a singlet for the first time in years—but don’t mistake time away for technical drop-off. Guida knows how to hand fight, how to clear ties and how to break position with discipline.

If Henschel slips for even a second, Clay knows how to capitalize.

What to Watch For

Henschel’s mat game: He’ll need clean execution early to establish control.
Guida’s positioning and pressure: Expect him to close distance, tie up wrists, and fight from the inside.
Freestyle awareness: This isn’t MMA. Guida will have to adjust to turns, exposures and stepouts—but his instincts give him a base to build from.

Stream It Live

RAF03 is live on November 29—stream Henschel vs. Guida and the full card only on FOX Nation.