Don'Tale Mayes

"Lord Kong"

11-10-0

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 8-0

Last fight: Loss vs Jake Craig · Unanimous Decision · Sep 18, 2026

11-10-0 · 7 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Thomas PetersenUD · R3 5:00

UFCUFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Figueiredo·May 3, 2025

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Don'Tale Mayes holds a professional MMA record of 11-10-0. Mayes has won 11 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 10 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. In the UFC, Mayes lands 2.81 significant strikes per minute with 41% accuracy and averages 0.70 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: May 3, 2025. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'6"198 cm
Weight: 260 lbs118 kg
Reach: 81"206 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Jan 16, 1992
Age: 34
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Career history

LOSS
vs Jake Craig
Unified MMA 69· Sep 18, 2026· Heavyweight· 11-10 vs 5-1
UD
LOSS
vs Thomas Petersen
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Figueiredo· May 3, 2025· Heavyweight· 11-9 vs 10-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Valter Walker
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Rodrigues· Feb 15, 2025· Heavyweight· 11-8 vs 13-1
SUB
R1 · 1:17
LOSS
vs Shamil Gaziev
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Nurmagomedov· Aug 3, 2024· Heavyweight· 11-7 vs 13-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Caio Machado
UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs Perez· Apr 27, 2024· Heavyweight· 11-6 vs 8-3-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Rodrigo Nascimento
UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs Lewis· Nov 4, 2023· Heavyweight· 10-6 vs 11-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Andrei Arlovski
UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs Albazi· Jun 3, 2023· Heavyweight· 10-5 vs 34-22
TKO
R2 · 3:17
LOSS
vs Augusto Sakai
UFC Fight Night: Muniz vs Allen· Feb 25, 2023· Heavyweight· 9-5 vs 16-5-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
NC
vs Hamdy Abdelwahab
UFC 277: Peña vs Nunes· Jul 30, 2022· Heavyweight· 9-4 vs 3-0
Overturned
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Josh Parisian
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Daukaus· Dec 18, 2021· Heavyweight· 9-4 vs 14-5
TKO
R3 · 3:26
WIN
vs Roque Martinez
UFC Fight Night: Felder vs Dos Anjos· Nov 14, 2020· Heavyweight· 8-4 vs 15-7-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Rodrigo Nascimento
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Harris· May 16, 2020· Heavyweight· 7-4 vs 8-0
SUB
R2 · 2:05
LOSS
vs Ciryl Gane
UFC Fight Night: Maia vs Askren· Oct 26, 2019· Heavyweight· 7-3 vs 5-0
SUB
R3 · 4:46
WIN
vs Ricardo Prasel
UFC · Dana White's Contender Series 20· Jul 16, 2019· Heavyweight· 7-2 vs 10-2
TKO
R1 · 4:49
WIN
vs Nkemdirim Oti
V3 Fights 71· Nov 17, 2018· Heavyweight· 6-2 vs 4-4
SUB
R3 · 2:15
WIN
vs Mitchell Sipe
UFC · Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series 15· Jul 31, 2018· Heavyweight· 5-2 vs 4-1
TKO
R2 · 4:49
WIN
vs Mohammed Usman
Victory FC 60· Apr 14, 2018· Heavyweight· 4-2 vs 3-1
UD
LOSS
vs Allen Crowder
UFC · Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series 8· Aug 29, 2017· Heavyweight· 3-2 vs 9-2
TKO
R3 · 4:12
WIN
vs Demoreo Dennis
LFA 9: Dennis vs. Marques· Apr 14, 2017· Heavyweight· 3-1 vs 6-4
UD
LOSS
vs Kenny Fredenburg
RFA 46: Johnson vs. Tucker· Dec 9, 2016· Heavyweight· 2-1 vs 8-4
DQ
R1 · 2:06
WIN
vs Arnold Adams×1Title bout · Title win #1
HFC 29: Adams vs. Mayes· Jun 4, 2016· Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 7-10
SUB
R5 · 3:09
WIN
vs Harry Hunsucker
Hardrock MMA 77 Pro/Am· Feb 6, 2016· Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 1-2
SUB
R1 · 2:12

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Jackson-Wink MMA

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Heavyweight roster (255 fighters)

Punch power94

Kick power88

Punch speed86

Kick speed81

Accuracy93

Takedowns56

Ground striking88

Submissions43

Chin95

Body strength94

Cardio64

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 11-10-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed3.22per min

43% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.61per min

47% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.59per 15 min

39% success

Takedowns stuffed47%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 4-7-0 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.81per min

41% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.57per min

48% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.70per 15 min

47% success

Takedowns stuffed31%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Don'Tale Mayes sits in the top 25.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Don'Tale Mayes earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Don'Tale Mayes's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #14 Heavyweight
First ranked: Feb 4, 2025
Times ranked: 2

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1630▼8
Peak: 1698Jun 4, 2023
Rated fights: 21

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Frequently asked questions

When does Don'Tale Mayes fight next?

Don'Tale Mayes has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Don'Tale Mayes's record?

Don'Tale Mayes's professional MMA record is 11-10-0.

Who is Don'Tale Mayes fighting next?

Don'Tale Mayes's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Don'Tale Mayes fight last?

Don'Tale Mayes most recently fought Thomas Petersen at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Figueiredo on Saturday, May 3, 2025, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Don'Tale Mayes fight in?

Don'Tale Mayes fights at Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Don'Tale Mayes have?

Don'Tale Mayes has 4 wins by KO/TKO and 3 wins by submission.

How tall is Don'Tale Mayes?

Don'Tale Mayes is 6'6" (198 cm) tall.

How much does Don'Tale Mayes weigh?

Don'Tale Mayes weighs 260 lbs (118 kg).

What is Don'Tale Mayes's reach?

Don'Tale Mayes has a reach of 81" (206 cm).

How old is Don'Tale Mayes?

Don'Tale Mayes is 34 years old (born Jan 16, 1992).

Where is Don'Tale Mayes from?

Don'Tale Mayes is from the United States.

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CAREER SUMMARY