Best fights of Clay Collard
Over 14 years as a professional, Clay Collard has compiled a 25-15 (15) record, including five title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Clay Collard defeats Anthony Pettis
On April 23, 2021 Clay Collard faced Anthony Pettis in a lightweight bout. Collard was 28 years old with a record of 18-8, and Pettis was 34 with a record of 24-10. Both Collard and Pettis were on a 2-fight winning streak. Collard won via unanimous decision.
2. Clay Collard defeats Shane Burgos
On August 23, 2023 Clay Collard faced Shane Burgos in a lightweight bout. Collard was 30 years old with a record of 23-10, and Burgos was 32 with a record of 16-4. Collard was on a 2-fight winning streak and Burgos was coming off a win. Collard won via unanimous decision.
3. Clay Collard defeats Justin Buchholz in their 2nd fight
On September 28, 2013 Clay Collard fought Justin Buchholz for the Showdown Fights lightweight title. It was their second meeting. Collard was 20 years old with a record of 10-4, and Buchholz was 30 with a record of 15-7. Buchholz was on a 3-fight winning streak. Collard won via split decision. Crowned the new lightweight champion.
4. Clay Collard loses to Olivier Aubin-Mercier via unanimous decision
On November 24, 2023 Clay Collard fought Olivier Aubin-Mercier for the vacant 2023 PFL Tournament lightweight title. Collard was 30 years old with a record of 24-10, and Aubin-Mercier was 34 with a record of 20-5. Collard was on a 3-fight winning streak and Aubin-Mercier was on a 9-fight winning streak. Collard lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Aubin-Mercier.
5. Clay Collard KOs Stevie Ray
On June 23, 2023 Clay Collard faced Stevie Ray in a lightweight bout. Collard was 30 years old with a record of 22-10, and Ray was 33 with a record of 25-12. Collard was coming off a win, while Ray was on a 2-fight losing streak. Collard stopped Stevie Ray via TKO in the 2nd round.
6. Clay Collard KOs Patricky Pitbull
On April 12, 2024 Clay Collard faced Patricky Pitbull in a lightweight bout. Collard was 31 years old with a record of 24-12, and Pitbull was 38 with a record of 25-12. Collard was on a 2-fight losing streak and Pitbull was coming off a loss. Collard stopped Patricky Pitbull via TKO in the 2nd round.