Ultimate Fighting Calendar
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 1: 2021 Regular Season
Lightweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Clay Collard
United StatesClay Collard
“Cassius”
14-7-0 (1 NC)
RESULT

Clay Collard def. Anthony Pettis (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Anthony Pettis
United StatesAnthony Pettis
“Showtime”
24-10-0
Friday, April 23, 2021
Ocean Casino Resort, Atlantic City, United States

Clay Collard defeated Anthony Pettis by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight main event of Professional Fighters League - PFL 1: 2021 Regular Season, held Friday, April 23, 2021 at Ocean Casino Resort, Atlantic City.

Judges' Scorecards

Dominic Carolei
#CollardPettis
1109
2108
3910
Total2927
Dave Tirelli
#CollardPettis
1109
2108
3910
Total2927
Cardo Urso
#CollardPettis
1109
2109
3910
Total2928

Fan Scorecards

89%
Collard
11%
Pettis
9 fan scorecards submitted
●29–27 Collard77.8%●29–26 Collard11.1%●30–24 Pettis11.1%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
89%
Collard
R2
78%
Collard
R3
89%
Pettis

Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com

Frequently asked questions

Who won Clay Collard vs Anthony Pettis?

Clay Collard defeated Anthony Pettis by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight main event of Professional Fighters League - PFL 1: 2021 Regular Season, held Friday, April 23, 2021 at Ocean Casino Resort, Atlantic City.

What were the judges' scorecards for Clay Collard vs Anthony Pettis?

The judges scored it 29–27, 29–27, 29–28 — Clay Collard won the decision.

Referee
Gary Copeland
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Clay Collard 29%71% Anthony Pettis

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

14-7-0 (1 NC)
Record
24-10-0
1477
Elo rating
1636
0
Win Streak
0
33
Age
39
5'11"
180 cm
Height
5'10"
178 cm
73"
185 cm
Reach
72"
183 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

4.22
SLpM
3.05
32%
Str. Acc.
47%
5.00
SApM
3.44
50%
Str. Def.
54%

Grappling Profile

2.81
TD Avg.
0.61
39%
TD Acc.
50%
71%
TD Def.
60%
0.50
Sub. Avg.
1.10

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Clay Collard · 1-4
  • L
    Alfie Davis
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 3: First RoundFri, Apr 18, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 2:12 · Lightweight
  • L
    Brent Primus
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2024 PlayoffsFri, Aug 16, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    Mads Burnell
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2024 Regular SeasonFri, Jun 21, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Patricky Freire
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 2: 2024 Regular SeasonFri, Apr 12, 2024
    TKO · R2 · 1:32 · Lightweight
  • L
    A.J. McKee
    PFL Super Fights - PFL vs. Bellator ChampsSat, Feb 24, 2024
    Submission · R1 · 1:10 · Lightweight
Anthony Pettis · 1-4
  • L
    Steven Ray
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 7: 2022 PlayoffsFri, Aug 5, 2022
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    Steven Ray
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2022 Regular SeasonFri, Jun 24, 2022
    Submission · R2 · 3:57 · Lightweight
  • W
    Myles Price
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2022 Regular SeasonFri, May 6, 2022
    Submission · R1 · 4:17 · Lightweight
  • L
    Raush Manfio
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 6: 2021 Regular SeasonFri, Jun 25, 2021
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    Clay Collard
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 1: 2021 Regular SeasonFri, Apr 23, 2021
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight

Career Averages

Based on 4 fights · 20 fights
62.0
Avg sig. strikes
38.5
2.75
Avg takedowns
0.40
2:51
Avg control time
1:21
84
Career high strikes
80
6
Career high TDs
6

Strike Distribution

Clay Collard
Strike target
Anthony Pettis
59%
Head
65%
21%
Body
21%
20%
Leg
14%
Clay Collard
Strike position
Anthony Pettis
74%
Distance
85%
16%
Clinch
7%
10%
Ground
8%