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Personal Information
| Full Name | Don'Tale O'Neil Mayes |
| Date of Birth | January 16, 1992 |
| Age | 31 |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Weight | 257 lb (117 kg) |
| Nickname | Lord Kong |
Don'Tale Mayes: A Brief Biography
Don'Tale O'Neil Mayes is a professional mixed martial artist from the United States who fights in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Mayes was born on January 16, 1992.
Latest News Update for Don'Tale Mayes
Mayes is set to face Augusto Sakai on February 25, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Krylov vs. Spann.
Don’Tale Mayes Facts
| Birth Place | Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Star Sign | Capricorn |
| Net Worth (2023) | $100,000 |
| Last Fight Earnings | $36,000 |
| Age | 31 |
| Education | Ancilla College |
| MMA Debut | 2016 |
| MMA Record | 9-4-1 |
| Achievements | Hoosier FC Heavyweight Champion |
| Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
Early Life and Career
Don'Tale O'Neil Mayes was raised in Kentucky and began practicing martial arts as a way to control his aggression. He started with judo and eventually transitioned to other disciplines. Mayes won state championships in Kansas and Indiana while practicing judo. He attended Ancilla College but did not graduate with a degree.
Don'Tale Mayes had an unbeaten record of 8-0 as an amateur fighter from 2014 to 2015. He then turned professional and won the Hoosier FC Heavyweight Championship in his second fight, with a record of 3-1. Mayes was invited to participate in Dana White's Contender Series 8 and faced Allen Crowder, but lost in the third round due to technical knockout. Mayes made two more appearances on the Contender Series and won both fights by stoppage, finally earning his UFC contract on his second try.
Don’Tale Mayes’ Career in UFC
Mayes started his UFC career with a loss to Ciryl Gane on October 26, 2019, at UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren. He lost the fight via a heel hook submission in the third round.
Mayes returned to the octagon on May 16, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris, where he faced Rodrigo Nascimento. Unfortunately, he suffered his second straight loss in the UFC, losing the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the second round.
However, Mayes got his first victory in the UFC when he faced Roque Martinez on November 14, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. dos Anjos. He won the fight via a unanimous decision, with judges scoring the bout 30-27, 30-27, and 29-28 in his favor.
Mayes was scheduled to fight Tai Tuivasa on March 20, 2021, at UFC on ESPN: Brunson vs. Holland, but he was removed from the bout due to undisclosed reasons. He was replaced by promotional newcomer Harry Hunsucker.
Mayes returned to the octagon on December 18, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus. He faced Josh Parisian and won the bout via TKO due to elbows from the crucifix position in the third round.
Mayes was scheduled to face Justin Tafa on July 30, 2022, at UFC 277. However, Tafa pulled out due to undisclosed reasons, and Mayes was matched with promotional newcomer Hamdy Abdelwahab. Mayes lost the fight via split decision, but it was later ruled a no contest after Abdelwahab failed to disclose his history of using Methenolone before joining the UFC and tested positive for the drug thereafter.
Mayes is set to return to the octagon on February 25, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 220, where he will face Augusto Sakai.
Don'Tale Mayes Record
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
| NC | 9–4 (1) | Hamdy Abdelwahab | NC (overturned) | UFC 277 | July 30, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Dallas, Texas, United States |
| Win | 9–4 | Josh Parisian | TKO (elbows) | UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus | December 18, 2021 | 3 | 3:26 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 8–4 | Roque Martinez | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. dos Anjos | November 14, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Loss | 7–4 | Rodrigo Nascimento | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris | May 16, 2020 | 2 | 2:05 | Jacksonville, Florida, United States |
| Loss | 7–3 | Ciryl Gane | Submission (heel hook) | UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren | October 26, 2019 | 3 | 4:46 | Kallang, Singapore |
| Win | 7–2 | Ricardo Prasel | TKO (punches) | Dana White's Contender Series 20 | July 16, 2019 | 1 | 4:59 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 6–2 | Nkemdirim Oti | Submission (verbal) | V3 Fights 71 | November 17, 2018 | 3 | 2:15 | Robinsonville, Mississippi, United States |
| Win | 5–2 | Mitchell Sipe | TKO (punches) | Dana White's Contender Series 15 | July 31, 2018 | 2 | 4:49 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 4–2 | Mohammed Usman | Submission (rear-naked choke) | VFC 60 | April 14, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Hammond, Indiana, United States |
| Loss | 3–2 | Allen Crowder | TKO (punches and elbows) | Dana White's Contender Series 8 | August 29, 2017 | 3 | 4:12 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 3–1 | Demoreo Dennis | Decision (unanimous) | LFA 9 | April 14, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States |
| Loss | 2–1 | Kenny Fredenburg | Disqualification (illegal elbow) | RFA 46: Johnson vs. Tucker | December 9, 2016 | 1 | 2:06 | Branson, Missouri, United States |
| Win | 2–0 | Arnold Adams | TKO (submission to punches) | Hoosier Fight Club 29 | June 4, 2016 | 5 | 3:09 | Hammond, Indiana, United States |
| Win | 1–0 | Harry Hunsucker | TKO (submission to punches) | Hardrock MMA 77 | February 6, 2016 | 1 | 2:12 | Shepherdsville, Kentucky, United States |
Don’Tale Mayes’ Most Popular Fights
Don’Tale Mayes vs. Cyril Gane
Don'Tale Mayes faced Ciryl Gane on October 26, 2019, at UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren.
The heavyweight’s engaged in a high-energy, strike-heavy battle in the opening round. Gane's agility and movement, unusual for heavyweight fighters, proved a challenge for Mayes. Gane continued to dominate with his versatile striking throughout the first two rounds, wearing down Mayes as the fight progressed. With less than a minute left in the third round, Gane capitalized on a takedown and seized the opportunity to execute a heel hook that forced Mayes to submit with only 13 seconds remaining in the fight.
FAQs on Don’Tale Mayes
How many losses does Don’Tale Mayes have in the UFC?
Don'Tale Mayes has two losses in the UFC against Ciryl Gane and Rodrigo Nascimento
What is Don’Tale Mayes’ nickname?
Don’Tale Mayes is nicknamed “Lord Kong”.
Which weight class does Don'Tale Mayes compete in?
Don'Tale Mayes competes in the Heavyweight division in the UFC.
Last Updated On 25th February 2023
