Shane Collins
Otari Tanzilovi
Shane Collins - Fight History
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View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Collins (-160); Tanzilovi (+140)
Round 1
Chris Tognoni is the referee. Tanzilovi strikes first with an inside low kick and then he lands a long right hand. Collins responds with a leg kick of his own as he pressures his foe near the fence. A counter right connects for Tanzilovi, who attacks with a low kick and a spinning back kick to the body. Collins flurries newar the fence and Tanzilovi backs him off. They clinch in the center of the cage and Tanzilovi lands a knee to the gut. Tanzilovi grabs a single leg as Collins moves forward. Collins secures a guillotine after being taken down. Tanzilovi isn’t in full guard, though, and Collins has to give up. Collins scoots toward the fence and lands some elbows from a seated position. Collins stands and they separate. Collins pressures again and rips the body. Tanzilovi answers with a knee. The featherweights clinch and then separate as they move off the fence. Collins is still pressuring, but Tanzilovi backs him up with a right hand. A low kick lands for Tanzilovi. Collins stalks a flurries to the body before changing levels against the fence. Tanzilovi shows great balance as Collins is unable to ground his foe. They battle it out in the clinch, with Collins landing knees to the body. Both men land solid straight punches. Collins with aknee in close and Tanzilovi responds with a couple a hard counters. They clinch again as time winds down in the frame. Tanzilovi spins off the fence and lands a knee to the body before the horn.
Sherdog Scores
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Collins
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Collins
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Collins
Round 2
Collins is feinting, looking for openings. Tanzilovi can’t land a leaping switch kick, but he is able to land a takedown moments later. Collins lands elbows to the body as he works his way up. Tanzilovi maintains a body lock, and then he kicks the liver as they break. Both men land shots before clinching again. Collins lands a knee and they separate. Collins moves forward behind a combination. Another combination lands for Collins, as he slices through Tanzilovi’s defenses. Tanzilovi shifts gears and gets another takedown. Tanzilovi spins around to the back as Collins stands, but he lets his foe free. Collins moves forward and lands a combination. Tanzilovi with a counter right, but Collins is attacking with greater volume. Collins has a takedown denied. Another combination lands for Collins, but Tanzilovi answers with a left. A hard body kick lands for Tanzilovi, but Collins keeps moving forward, throwing punches in bunches. Tanzilovi tries a single leg. Collins pushes the head down and lands some elbows. Back at distance, Collins rips the body. Tanzilovi fires back and then forces the clinch. Collins reverses the position an lands a knee against the fence. Tanzilovi with a knee down the middle before they break. Tanzilovi shoots for a takedown and finds himself trapped in an anaconda choke. It looks tight but Tanzilovi is saved by the horn.
Sherdog Scores
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Collins
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Collins
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Collins
Round 3
Tanzilovi with a leg kick. Collins has a low kick countered by a Tanzilovi combination. Collins backs Tanzilovi up and rips the body and head near the fence. Tanzilovi executes another successful takedown. Collins works his way to the fence and stands. Collins reverses the clinch and drops low for a takedown of his own. Tanzilovi defends, so Collins fires a knee. They separate and Tanzilovi with a combination. Tanzilovi is upping the aggression a little bit. Tanzilovi shoots for a takedown, and Collins pulls guard while locking in a guillotine. Collins has the legs up high, and he gives up on the choke. They scramble up and Collins is moving forward as usual. Tanzilovi is countering on occasion. Tanzilovi covers up, so Collins follows a multi-punch barrage with a shot. Tanzilovi defends, so Collins resets and lands a combination. Collins clinches behind a spinning backfist attempt. Tanzilovi lands a short counter right in an exchange. They trade, and Tanzilovi connects with a hard body kick. Still, he can’t match Collins' pressure, as the American continues to push his foe into the fence mixing in punches with takedown attempts. Tanzilovi stuffs a takedown and they trade. Collins is now bleeding from the nose as time winds down. Collins stalks and fires one more right hand just before the horn.
Sherdog Scores
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Collins (30-27 Collins)
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Collins (30-27 Collins)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Collins (30-27 Collins)
The Official Result
Shane Collins def. Otari Tanzilovi via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) R3 5:00
AJ gives Collins an honorable mention, noting his craftiness and potential to outbox Tanzilov if he can defend takedowns. He sees Collins as a prospect to watch but acknowledges the line has moved unfavorably.
AJ likes Shane Collins as a prospect with smooth, calculated pressure-based kickboxing and precise accuracy. He notes Collins is the better boxer and should win the battle of real estate, while Tanzilovi is moving up in weight and may be overly creative with kicks. AJ predicts a decision win for Collins.
AJ picks Shane Collins to win, likely by decision. He views Collins as a blue chip prospect with crafty, smooth striking, while noting Tanzilovi is a kicker moving up from 135. He expects Collins to outbox him and survive Tanzilovi's durability, predicting a decision win at +185.
AJ picks Shane Collins, citing his superior boxing and natural size advantage as a 145er over Tanzilovi who moves up from bantamweight. He notes Collins is a clean striker with good hands and expects a decision win, possibly with an over 1.5 rounds parlay. He acknowledges Tanzilovi's toughness but sees Collins as the better prospect.
Angelo picks Shane Collins but is hesitant because Otari is actually the better fighter technically. He notes that Otari's tendency to back up and not engage could lead judges to favor Collins' forward pressure. He admits Collins is untested and it's hard to be confident.
Angelo picks Shane Collins, emphasizing his forward pressure and aggressive grappling. He notes Collins is a young prospect with slick grappling and ground-and-pound. He acknowledges Otari Tanzilovi is a talented kickboxer with good wrestling but backs up too much. He thinks Collins wins by sheer pressure, though he's not sure Collins will cover his $8,500 DFS salary.
Cody picks Collins, citing his volume, power, and versatility. He notes Tanzilovi's tendency to gas after the first round and his stiff, robotic striking. He expects Collins to take over in rounds 2 and 3, possibly with a late finish.
Collins is the far superior fighter with good wrestling and striking. He will put pace and pressure on Tanzilov, avoid his power, and grind out a decision win.
Collins is much better than Tanzilovi, with good durability, game planning, and ability to mix striking and grappling. He can dictate the pace and pressure Tanzilovi, who struggles when forced backwards and has cardio issues. Collins should win by decision, and the -160 line is fair.
Paul picks Collins, citing his pressure, jab, and wrestling. He notes Tanzilovi's cardio issues and lack of technique. He believes Collins's superior striking and durability will secure a decision or late finish.
The MMA Guru expects Shane Collins to win via decision. He highlights Collins' methodical pressure, good footwork, and ability to cut off the cage, which will neutralize Tanzilovi's kicks and takedowns. He notes Collins gets better as fights go on and has a gas tank, while Tanzilovi is a fast starter who fades. He believes Collins' boxing and cardio will be enough to secure a decision victory.
Otari Tanzilovi - Fight History
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View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Collins (-160); Tanzilovi (+140)
Round 1
Chris Tognoni is the referee. Tanzilovi strikes first with an inside low kick and then he lands a long right hand. Collins responds with a leg kick of his own as he pressures his foe near the fence. A counter right connects for Tanzilovi, who attacks with a low kick and a spinning back kick to the body. Collins flurries newar the fence and Tanzilovi backs him off. They clinch in the center of the cage and Tanzilovi lands a knee to the gut. Tanzilovi grabs a single leg as Collins moves forward. Collins secures a guillotine after being taken down. Tanzilovi isn’t in full guard, though, and Collins has to give up. Collins scoots toward the fence and lands some elbows from a seated position. Collins stands and they separate. Collins pressures again and rips the body. Tanzilovi answers with a knee. The featherweights clinch and then separate as they move off the fence. Collins is still pressuring, but Tanzilovi backs him up with a right hand. A low kick lands for Tanzilovi. Collins stalks a flurries to the body before changing levels against the fence. Tanzilovi shows great balance as Collins is unable to ground his foe. They battle it out in the clinch, with Collins landing knees to the body. Both men land solid straight punches. Collins with aknee in close and Tanzilovi responds with a couple a hard counters. They clinch again as time winds down in the frame. Tanzilovi spins off the fence and lands a knee to the body before the horn.
Sherdog Scores
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Collins
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Collins
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Collins
Round 2
Collins is feinting, looking for openings. Tanzilovi can’t land a leaping switch kick, but he is able to land a takedown moments later. Collins lands elbows to the body as he works his way up. Tanzilovi maintains a body lock, and then he kicks the liver as they break. Both men land shots before clinching again. Collins lands a knee and they separate. Collins moves forward behind a combination. Another combination lands for Collins, as he slices through Tanzilovi’s defenses. Tanzilovi shifts gears and gets another takedown. Tanzilovi spins around to the back as Collins stands, but he lets his foe free. Collins moves forward and lands a combination. Tanzilovi with a counter right, but Collins is attacking with greater volume. Collins has a takedown denied. Another combination lands for Collins, but Tanzilovi answers with a left. A hard body kick lands for Tanzilovi, but Collins keeps moving forward, throwing punches in bunches. Tanzilovi tries a single leg. Collins pushes the head down and lands some elbows. Back at distance, Collins rips the body. Tanzilovi fires back and then forces the clinch. Collins reverses the position an lands a knee against the fence. Tanzilovi with a knee down the middle before they break. Tanzilovi shoots for a takedown and finds himself trapped in an anaconda choke. It looks tight but Tanzilovi is saved by the horn.
Sherdog Scores
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Collins
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Collins
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Collins
Round 3
Tanzilovi with a leg kick. Collins has a low kick countered by a Tanzilovi combination. Collins backs Tanzilovi up and rips the body and head near the fence. Tanzilovi executes another successful takedown. Collins works his way to the fence and stands. Collins reverses the clinch and drops low for a takedown of his own. Tanzilovi defends, so Collins fires a knee. They separate and Tanzilovi with a combination. Tanzilovi is upping the aggression a little bit. Tanzilovi shoots for a takedown, and Collins pulls guard while locking in a guillotine. Collins has the legs up high, and he gives up on the choke. They scramble up and Collins is moving forward as usual. Tanzilovi is countering on occasion. Tanzilovi covers up, so Collins follows a multi-punch barrage with a shot. Tanzilovi defends, so Collins resets and lands a combination. Collins clinches behind a spinning backfist attempt. Tanzilovi lands a short counter right in an exchange. They trade, and Tanzilovi connects with a hard body kick. Still, he can’t match Collins' pressure, as the American continues to push his foe into the fence mixing in punches with takedown attempts. Tanzilovi stuffs a takedown and they trade. Collins is now bleeding from the nose as time winds down. Collins stalks and fires one more right hand just before the horn.
Sherdog Scores
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Collins (30-27 Collins)
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Collins (30-27 Collins)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Collins (30-27 Collins)
The Official Result
Shane Collins def. Otari Tanzilovi via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) R3 5:00
AJ gives Collins an honorable mention, noting his craftiness and potential to outbox Tanzilov if he can defend takedowns. He sees Collins as a prospect to watch but acknowledges the line has moved unfavorably.
AJ likes Shane Collins as a prospect with smooth, calculated pressure-based kickboxing and precise accuracy. He notes Collins is the better boxer and should win the battle of real estate, while Tanzilovi is moving up in weight and may be overly creative with kicks. AJ predicts a decision win for Collins.
AJ picks Shane Collins to win, likely by decision. He views Collins as a blue chip prospect with crafty, smooth striking, while noting Tanzilovi is a kicker moving up from 135. He expects Collins to outbox him and survive Tanzilovi's durability, predicting a decision win at +185.
AJ picks Shane Collins, citing his superior boxing and natural size advantage as a 145er over Tanzilovi who moves up from bantamweight. He notes Collins is a clean striker with good hands and expects a decision win, possibly with an over 1.5 rounds parlay. He acknowledges Tanzilovi's toughness but sees Collins as the better prospect.
Angelo picks Shane Collins but is hesitant because Otari is actually the better fighter technically. He notes that Otari's tendency to back up and not engage could lead judges to favor Collins' forward pressure. He admits Collins is untested and it's hard to be confident.
Angelo picks Shane Collins, emphasizing his forward pressure and aggressive grappling. He notes Collins is a young prospect with slick grappling and ground-and-pound. He acknowledges Otari Tanzilovi is a talented kickboxer with good wrestling but backs up too much. He thinks Collins wins by sheer pressure, though he's not sure Collins will cover his $8,500 DFS salary.
Cody picks Collins, citing his volume, power, and versatility. He notes Tanzilovi's tendency to gas after the first round and his stiff, robotic striking. He expects Collins to take over in rounds 2 and 3, possibly with a late finish.
Collins is the far superior fighter with good wrestling and striking. He will put pace and pressure on Tanzilov, avoid his power, and grind out a decision win.
Collins is much better than Tanzilovi, with good durability, game planning, and ability to mix striking and grappling. He can dictate the pace and pressure Tanzilovi, who struggles when forced backwards and has cardio issues. Collins should win by decision, and the -160 line is fair.
Paul picks Collins, citing his pressure, jab, and wrestling. He notes Tanzilovi's cardio issues and lack of technique. He believes Collins's superior striking and durability will secure a decision or late finish.
The MMA Guru expects Shane Collins to win via decision. He highlights Collins' methodical pressure, good footwork, and ability to cut off the cage, which will neutralize Tanzilovi's kicks and takedowns. He notes Collins gets better as fights go on and has a gas tank, while Tanzilovi is a fast starter who fades. He believes Collins' boxing and cardio will be enough to secure a decision victory.
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AJ picks Shane Collins to win, likely by decision. He views Collins as a blue chip prospect with crafty, smooth striking, while noting Tanzilovi is a kicker moving up from 135. He expects Collins to outbox him and survive Tanzilovi's durability, predicting a decision win at +185.
AJ gives Collins an honorable mention, noting his craftiness and potential to outbox Tanzilov if he can defend takedowns. He sees Collins as a prospect to watch but acknowledges the line has moved unfavorably.
AJ picks Shane Collins, citing his superior boxing and natural size advantage as a 145er over Tanzilovi who moves up from bantamweight. He notes Collins is a clean striker with good hands and expects a decision win, possibly with an over 1.5 rounds parlay. He acknowledges Tanzilovi's toughness but sees Collins as the better prospect.
AJ likes Shane Collins as a prospect with smooth, calculated pressure-based kickboxing and precise accuracy. He notes Collins is the better boxer and should win the battle of real estate, while Tanzilovi is moving up in weight and may be overly creative with kicks. AJ predicts a decision win for Collins.
Angelo picks Shane Collins, emphasizing his forward pressure and aggressive grappling. He notes Collins is a young prospect with slick grappling and ground-and-pound. He acknowledges Otari Tanzilovi is a talented kickboxer with good wrestling but backs up too much. He thinks Collins wins by sheer pressure, though he's not sure Collins will cover his $8,500 DFS salary.
Angelo picks Shane Collins but is hesitant because Otari is actually the better fighter technically. He notes that Otari's tendency to back up and not engage could lead judges to favor Collins' forward pressure. He admits Collins is untested and it's hard to be confident.
Cody picks Collins, citing his volume, power, and versatility. He notes Tanzilovi's tendency to gas after the first round and his stiff, robotic striking. He expects Collins to take over in rounds 2 and 3, possibly with a late finish.
Collins is the far superior fighter with good wrestling and striking. He will put pace and pressure on Tanzilov, avoid his power, and grind out a decision win.
Collins is much better than Tanzilovi, with good durability, game planning, and ability to mix striking and grappling. He can dictate the pace and pressure Tanzilovi, who struggles when forced backwards and has cardio issues. Collins should win by decision, and the -160 line is fair.
Paul picks Collins, citing his pressure, jab, and wrestling. He notes Tanzilovi's cardio issues and lack of technique. He believes Collins's superior striking and durability will secure a decision or late finish.
The MMA Guru expects Shane Collins to win via decision. He highlights Collins' methodical pressure, good footwork, and ability to cut off the cage, which will neutralize Tanzilovi's kicks and takedowns. He notes Collins gets better as fights go on and has a gas tank, while Tanzilovi is a fast starter who fades. He believes Collins' boxing and cardio will be enough to secure a decision victory.
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