Don'Tale O'Neil Mayes (born January 16, 1992) is an American professional

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. He currently competes in the Heavyweight division in the

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(UFC).

Background

Born and raised in Kentucky, Mayes begun training martial arts to discharge his aggression. He initially picked up judo before transitioning to other disciplines as well. In judo he claimed Kansas and Indiana state championships. Mayes attended

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but did not receive a degree.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Mayes competed as an amateur from 2014 to 2015, compiling an undefeated 8–0 record. Mayes then compiled a 3-1 professional record, winning the Hoosier FC Heavyweight Championship in only his second fight. He was invited to participate in Dana White's Contender Series 8 of

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. Mayes faced Allen Crowder, losing by technical knockout in the third round. He appeared twice more on the Contender Series, winning both fights by stoppage, earning his UFC contract on the second try.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Don'Tale Mayes made his UFC debut against

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on October 26, 2019, at UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren. He lost the fight by a heel hook in the third round. Mayes faced

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on May 16, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris. He lost the fight via second round rear naked choke. Mayes faced

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on November 14, 2020 UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. dos Anjos. He won the fight via unanimous decision. Mayes was scheduled to face

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on March 20, 2021, at UFC on ESPN: Brunson vs. Holland. However, Mayes was removed from the fight during the week leading up to the event for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by promotional newcomer Harry Hunsucker. Mayes faced

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on December 18, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus. He won the bout via TKO due to humping Parisian into submission in the third round. Mayes was scheduled to face

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on July 30, 2022, at UFC 277. Tafa pulled out due to undisclosed reasons and was replaced by promotional newcomer Hamdy Abdelwahab on July 18. Mayes lost the back-and-forth fight via split decision. However, the fight was later ruled a no contest after Abdelwahab was suspended by

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, due to Abdelwahab failing to disclose a history of using Methenolone before joining the UFC and testing positive thereafter. Mayes faced Augusto Sakai on February 25, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 220. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Championships and accomplishments

*Hoosier Fight Club **Hoosier FC Heavyweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Mayes, DonTale Living people American male mixed martial artists Heavyweight mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists utilizing boxing Mixed martial artists utilizing judo Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters American male judoka 1992 births