Clay Collard
Born (1993-03-10) March 10, 1993
Payson, Utah, U.S.
Other namesCassius
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[1]
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
DivisionWelterweight
Lightweight
Featherweight
Reach75 in (190 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofLas Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
TeamTeam Bonafide
TrainerRyan Ault[2]
Years active2011–present
Professional boxing record
Total18
Wins9
By knockout4
Losses6
By knockout2
Draws3
Mixed martial arts record
Total36
Wins24
By knockout11
By submission3
By decision10
Losses11
By knockout1
By submission3
By decision7
No contests1
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Clay Collard (born March 10, 1993) is an American professional mixed martial artist and boxer. A professional since 2011, he formerly competed for the UFC. He currently competes in the lightweight division of the Professional Fighters League.

Background

Collard grew up in Castle Dale, Utah.[3] Collard started wrestling at the age of six, picking up boxing at the age of 11.[4] Collard attended Emery High School, where he lettered in wrestling.[2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Collard took his first and only amateur mixed martial arts bout less than two weeks after his 18th birthday.[2] He won the bout via 12-second knockout and subsequently turned professional to fight the next weekend.[2] Collard competed solely in Utah regional circuit, amassing a 13–4 (1 NC) record before being signed to the UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Collard made his promotional debut on August 23, 2014 as a short notice replacement against Max Holloway at UFC Fight Night 49, replacing an injured Mirsad Bektic.[5] Collard lost the fight via TKO in the third round.[6]

Collard next faced Alex White on December 6, 2014 at UFC 181.[7] Collard won the fight via unanimous decision.[8]

Collard faced Gabriel Benítez on June 13, 2015 at UFC 188.[9] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[10]

Collard was expected to face Andre Fili on September 5, 2015 at UFC 191.[11] However, Fili was forced out of the bout with injury and replaced by Tiago Trator.[12] Collard lost the fight by split decision and was subsequently released from the promotion.[13]

Collard was expected to headline LFA 75 against Arthur Estrázulas on September 6, 2019 but withdrew from the bout due to a short notice call from the UFC. After four years away from UFC, Collard returned to the promotion and was scheduled to face Devonte Smith on August 17, 2019 at UFC 241 replacing John Makdessi.[14] However, on the fight week news surfaced that Collard withdrew from the fight due to an undisclosed reason and was replaced by promotional newcomer Khama Worthy.[15] Following the ordeal, Collard was released from the promotion again.

Professional Fighters League

In March 2020, Collard signed with Professional Fighters League and competes in the lightweight division.[16] He was expected to participate in the season 2020 but due to COVID-19 pandemic the league cancelled the whole season.

2021 season

Collard made his PFL debut against Anthony Pettis on April 23, 2021 at PFL 1.[17] He won the bout via unanimous decision, out boxing Pettis throughout the bout.[18]

Collard faced Joilton Lutterbach at PFL 4 on June 10, 2021.[19] He won the bout via split decision.[20]

Collard faced Raush Manfio in the semifinals of the Lightweight tournament on August 13, 2021 at PFL 7.[21] Collard lost the bout via unanimous decision.[22]

2022 season

Collard faced Jeremy Stephens on April 20, 2022 at PFL 1.[23] In a back and forth affair, Collard won the bout via unanimous decision.[24]

Collard faced Alexander Martinez on June 17, 2022 at PFL 4.[25] He lost the close bout via split decision.[26]

2023 season

Collard faced Yamato Nishikawa on April 14, 2023 at PFL 3.[27] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[28]

Collard faced Stevie Ray on June 23, 2023 at PFL 6.[29] He won the fight via TKO in the second round.[30]

Collard faced Shane Burgos in the semi-finals of the lightweight tournament on August 23, 2023, at PFL 9.[31] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[32]

In the final, Collard faced Olivier Aubin-Mercier on November 24, 2023 at PFL 10.[33] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[34]

Professional boxing career

Collard was initially training boxing only to improve his offensive striking skills for mixed martial arts.[2] However, he needed money to fix his car so he opted to take a short-notice professional boxing match.[2] He made his professional boxing debut in 2017, winning via split decision.[35]

Championships and accomplishments

  • Showdown Fights
    • Showdown Fights Lightweight Championship (One time)
  • SteelFist Fight Night 
    • SteelFist Fight Night Lightweight Championship (One time)
      • One successful title defense
    • SteelFist Fight Night Welterweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
36 matches 24 wins 11 losses
By knockout 11 1
By submission 3 3
By decision 10 7
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 24–11 (1) Olivier Aubin-Mercier Decision (unanimous) PFL 10 (2023) November 24, 2023 5 5:00 Washington, D.C., United States 2023 PFL Lightweight Tournament Final.
Win 24–10 (1) Shane Burgos Decision (unanimous) PFL 9 (2023) August 23, 2023 3 5:00 New York City, New York, United States 2023 PFL Lightweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win 23–10 (1) Stevie Ray TKO (punches) PFL 6 (2023) June 23, 2023 2 1:04 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win 22–10 (1) Yamato Nishikawa Decision (unanimous) PFL 3 (2023) April 14, 2023 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 21–10 (1) Alexander Martinez Decision (split) PFL 4 (2022) June 17, 2022 3 5:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win 21–9 (1) Jeremy Stephens Decision (unanimous) PFL 1 (2022) April 20, 2022 3 5:00 Arlington, Texas, United States
Loss 20–9 (1) Raush Manfio Decision (unanimous) PFL 7 (2021) August 13, 2021 3 5:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States 2021 PFL Lightweight Semifinals.
Win 20–8 (1) Joilton Lutterbach Decision (split) PFL 4 (2021) June 10, 2021 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Catchweight (159.4 lb) bout; Lutterbach missed weight.
Win 19–8 (1) Anthony Pettis Decision (unanimous) PFL 1 (2021) April 23, 2021 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 18–8 (1) Randall Wallace Decision (unanimous) Final Fight Championship 35: Egli vs. Holt April 19, 2019 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 17–8 (1) Lucas Montoya TKO (punches) SteelFist Fight Night: March Madness March 22, 2019 1 3:30 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Defended the SteelFist Fight Night Lightweight Championship.
Loss 16–8 (1) Darrick Minner Submission (rear-naked choke) Final Fight Championship 33: Chub vs. Vrtačić November 2, 2018 1 0:32 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 16–7 (1) Carson Gregory Submission (triangle choke) SteelFist Fight Night 57 - Friday the 13th April 13, 2018 2 3:07 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Won the SteelFist Fight Night Welterweight Championship. Welterweight bout.
Win 15–7 (1) Troy Dennison TKO (punches) SteelFist Fight Night 55: Opposites Attack January 13, 2018 1 0:46 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Won the SteelFist Fight Night Lightweight Championship. Return to Lightweight.
Loss 14–7 (1) Tiago Trator Decision (split) UFC 191 September 5, 2015 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 14–6 (1) Gabriel Benítez Decision (unanimous) UFC 188 June 13, 2015 3 5:00 Mexico City, Mexico
Win 14–5 (1) Alex White Decision (unanimous) UFC 181 December 6, 2014 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 13–5 (1) Max Holloway TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. dos Anjos August 23, 2014 3 3:47 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States Catchweight (149 lbs) bout.
Win 13–4 (1) Nick Compton Decision (unanimous) Showdown Fights 14: Heavyweight Collision June 28, 2014 3 5:00 Orem, Utah, United States
Win 12–4 (1) Jason Brenton Decision (unanimous) Showdown Fights 13: Lopez vs. Castillo January 24, 2014 3 5:00 Orem, Utah, United States Featherweight debut.
Win 11–4 (1) Justin Buchholz Decision (split) Showdown Fights 12: Buchholz vs. Collard 2 September 28, 2013 5 5:00 Orem, Utah, United States Won the Showdown Fights Lightweight Championship.
NC 10–4 (1) Jordan Clements No Contest Showdown Fights 10: Collard vs. Clements February 8, 2013 2 2:08 Orem, Utah, United States Originally a TKO win for Collard; overturned after he failed a drug test.
Win 10–4 Steve Sharp TKO (punches) Showdown Fights 9: Buchholz vs. Castillo November 16, 2012 2 4:44 Orem, Utah, United States
Loss 9–4 Justin Buchholz Submission (guillotine choke) Showdown Fights 8: Burkman vs. Yager August 25, 2012 3 1:35 Orem, Utah, United States
Win 9–3 Steve Walser TKO (punches) Showdown Fights 7: Uprising May 4, 2012 1 0:44 Orem, Utah, United States
Win 8–3 Scott Casey Submission (rear-naked choke) Rocky Mountain Fight Championships 3 March 24, 2012 1 4:36 Vernal, Utah, United States
Win 7–3 Dustin Collins TKO (retirement) Rocky Mountain Fight Championships 2 January 14, 2012 1 5:00 Vernal, Utah, United States
Win 6–3 Luke Pierce TKO (punches) Flash Academy MMA: Fight Night Explosion November 26, 2011 1 2:47 Price, Utah, United States
Win 5–3 Drayton Woods Submission (rear-naked choke) Crown Fighting Championships 4 October 29, 2011 1 3:07 St. George, Utah, United States
Loss 4–3 David Castillo Decision (unanimous) Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 14 September 30, 2011 3 5:00 Lehi, Utah, United States
Loss 4–2 Oliver Parker Decision (unanimous) Moab Combat Sports: Red Rock Rumble 4 September 24, 2011 3 5:00 Moab, Utah, United States
Win 4–1 Kyle Herrera TKO (corner stoppage) Fight King: Fight for the Cops August 17, 2011 3 1:54 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Loss 3–1 Jose Salgado Submission (rear-naked choke) Crown Fighting Championships 3 June 18, 2011 2 2:38 St. George, Utah, United States
Win 3–0 Kevin Hamby Jacobson TKO (punches) Flash Academy MMA: Mayhem & Motocross MMA Fight Night May 14, 2011 1 1:10 Price, Utah, United States
Win 2–0 Kaifah Detoles TKO (punches) Fight Kings 7: No Mercy April 2, 2011 2 2:02 Vernal, Utah, United States
Win 1–0 Daniel Ruiz TKO (punches) Moab Combat Sports: Red Rock Rumble 3 March 26, 2011 1 2:11 Moab, Utah, United States

Professional boxing record

18 fights 9 wins 6 losses
By knockout 4 2
By decision 5 4
Draws 3
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
18 Loss 9–6–3 Yoelvis Gomez TKO 1 (6), 2:11 Dec 25, 2021 Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
17 Loss 9–5–3 Damian Sosa UD 8 Dec 4, 2021 Civc Auditorium, Stockton, California, U.S.
16 Loss 9–4–3 Maidel Sando UD 6 Feb 20, 2021 Shelby Co Fairgrounds, Shelbyville, Kentucky, U.S.
15 Loss 9–3–3 Quincy LaVallais UD 8 Dec 12, 2020 MGM Grand Conference Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
14 Win 9–2–3 Maurice Williams TKO 2 (8), 1:32 Aug 22, 2020 MGM Grand Conference Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
13 Win 8–2–3 Lorawnt T. Nelson TKO 2 (6), 1:57 Jul 14, 2020 MGM Grand Conference Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
12 Win 7–2–3 David Kaminsky SD 6 Jun 18, 2020 MGM Grand Conference Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
11 Win 6–2–3 Raymond Guajardo TKO 2 (6), 1:42 Feb 1, 2020 Beau Rivage, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
10 Win 5–2–3 Quashawn Toler UD 6 Jan 3, 2020 Blue Note, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
9 Loss 4–2–3 Bektemir Melikuziev TKO 4 (8), 2:22 Nov 2, 2019 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
8 Win 4–1–3 Gerald Sherrell UD 6 Sep 21, 2019 The Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Washington, Pennsylvania, U.S.
7 Win 3–1–3 Dushane Crooks TKO 3 (6), 2:59 Sep 6, 2019 The Sugar Mill, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
6 Win 2–1–3 Maurice Winslow III SD 4 Jul 6, 2019 SeaGate Convention Centre, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
5 Draw 1–1–3 Quincy LaVallais SD 6 Jun 29, 2019 Harrah's New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
4 Draw 1–1–2 Emilio Carlos Rodriquez MD 4 Jun 21, 2019 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
3 Loss 1–1–1 Quinton Randall UD 4 Jun 1, 2019 Arabia Shrine Center, Houston, Texas, U.S.
2 Draw 1–0–1 Tipton Walker MD 6 May 18, 2019 Performance Arts Center, Dearborn, Michigan, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Jamey Swanson SD 4 Jun 9, 2017 Complex Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.

See also

References

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