The Story

James
Guidry

“Sauce Marley”

Built Different.
Born Ready.

James Guidry didn't just enter the fight game — he dominated it from day one. In 2022, fighting out of Antioch, California, he went 7-1 as an amateur and was named California Amateur Fighter of the Year.

Now a professional featherweight signed with Urijah Faber's A-1 Combat, Sauce Marley brings a rare blend of explosive Muay Thai striking and a BJJ blue belt under Team Black's Dan Black.

In one of his most memorable performances, he traveled to Thailand — the birthplace of Muay Thai — and delivered a technical striking masterclass over a more experienced opponent, instantly becoming a fan favorite in the sport's homeland.

James Guidry is not just a fighter. He is a brand, a movement, and a name you will not forget.

The Journey

2022
Went 7-1 as an amateur. Named California Amateur Fighter of the Year — the first major milestone in a career that was only getting started.
2023
Turned professional. Signed with Urijah Faber's A-1 Combat. Competed in Fight Club OC and A1 Combat, establishing himself on the regional scene.
2024
Stepped up to LFA — one of the top MMA regional promotions in the United States. A statement performance on a bigger stage.
2025
Took his Muay Thai to Thailand. Competed internationally. Continued building the brand. The movement keeps growing.
Credentials

The Skillset

MMA Fighter

Professional featherweight competing in Urijah Faber's A-1 Combat. 4-3 pro record built on explosive striking and relentless pressure. A proven threat at 145 lbs.

Muay Thai Competitor

Trained in the art of eight limbs with a level of technical precision that took him all the way to Thailand — the sport's homeland — where he performed on the international stage.

BJJ Blue Belt

Grappling credentials earned under Coach Dan Black at Team Black MMA in Antioch, California. A complete fighter with both striking and ground game to back it up.

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