Shane Collins and Otari Tanzilovi are set to clash at UFC Vegas 119 on June 20th. The matchup adds another fight to the card for the upcoming Las Vegas event.
Shane Collins and Otari Tanzilovi have been booked to meet at UFC Vegas 119 on June 20th, adding another featherweight or lightweight contest to the growing Las Vegas card.
Tanzilovi enters the fight carrying a 10-2 record at 28 years old, representing Georgia. The orthodox striker stands five-foot-nine with a 70-inch reach and has shown well-rounded ability inside the octagon. His numbers stand out on both feet and on the mat — he lands 4.2 significant strikes per minute at a striking accuracy of 68 percent, a figure that ranks among the sharper outputs in his division, while also averaging 4.5 takedowns per 15 minutes, underlining his ability to control where fights take place.
No verified statistical data for Collins was available at the time of publication, but the bout represents a meaningful step for both fighters on a card set to take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Why it matters
- Tanzilovi's high takedown rate and sharp striking accuracy make him a multi-dimensional threat heading into the matchup.
- The result will carry ranking implications for both fighters as they look to push up the divisional ladder.
- UFC Vegas 119 on June 20th continues to take shape as a competitive event anchored by emerging contenders.
