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 top 10 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 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.
4. 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.
5. Clay Collard KOs Troy Dennison in 46 seconds
On January 13, 2018 Clay Collard fought Troy Dennison for the vacant SFN lightweight title. Collard was 24 years old with a record of 14-7, and Dennison was 0 with a record of 0-0. Collard was on a 2-fight losing streak. Collard stopped Troy Dennison via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
6. Clay Collard KOs Lucas Montoya
On March 22, 2019 Clay Collard defended his SFN lightweight title against Lucas Montoya. Collard was 26 years old with a record of 16-8, and Montoya was 0 with a record of 0-0. Collard was coming off a loss. Collard stopped Lucas Montoya via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
7. Clay Collard loses to Tiago Trator via split decision
On September 5, 2015 Clay Collard faced Tiago Trator in a featherweight bout. Collard was 22 years old with a record of 14-6, and Trator was 28 with a record of 19-5-1. Both Collard and Trator were coming off a loss. Collard lost via split decision. Went the distance with Trator.
8. 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.
9. Clay Collard defeats Alex White
On December 6, 2014 Clay Collard faced Alex White in a featherweight bout. Collard was 21 years old with a record of 13-5, and White was 26 with a record of 10-1. Both Collard and White were coming off a loss. Collard won via unanimous decision.
10. Clay Collard submits Carson Gregory
On April 13, 2018 Clay Collard fought Carson Gregory for the vacant SFN welterweight title. Collard was 25 years old with a record of 15-7, and Gregory was 0 with a record of 0-0. Collard was coming off a win. Collard submitted Carson Gregory via triangle choke in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.