Veteran heavyweight Andrei Arlovski continues his UFC record-breaking when he makes his 40th UFC start in a fight against Don'Tale Mayes on Saturday night. The Man with the most wins in UFC heavyweight history, and the most fights in UFC heavyweight history will be hoping to return to winning ways against American Don'Tale Mayes. The duo clash at UFC on ESPN 46 at the Apex in a preliminary card bout.
MMA: UFC Heavyweight
Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas
Where to watch: ESPN / ESPN+
Date: 04.06.2023. 01.00
Andrei Arlovski
Aside from the records that keep falling, the 44-year-old Belarusian American has recently been very competitive in the cage. The former interim heavyweight champion was on a four-fight win streak before his run was ended by Marcos Rogério de Lima last October. His run included wins over Jake Collier and Chase Sherman. The former Strikeforce, Affliction, and Elite XC fighter debuted in the UFC in 2014. Losses to names like Francis Ngannou, Marcin Tybura, and Alistair Overeem followed an initial streak. "Pitbull" holds an array of records in the UFC due to his longevity in the promotion, including the most decision bouts in UFC Heavyweight history and the most decision wins in UFC Heavyweight history.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 44
- Height: 6.4"
- Reach: 77"
- Record: 34-21, (2 NC)
Don'Tale Mayes
31-year-old Don'Tale Mayes first tried out with Dana White Contender Series in 2017. He was second-time lucky two years later when he secured a UFC contract. The Kentucky native made his official UFC bow in a loss against former Interim UFC Heavyweight Champion Ciryl Gane. He lost his first two fights in the promotion before getting into the win column against Roque Martinez in November 2020. "Kong" has already fought this year, losing to Augusto Sakai to a unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Muniz vs. Allen. His biggest career win was the TKO of Josh Parisian in December 2021.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 31
- Height: 6.6"
- Reach: 81"
- Record: 9-5, (1 NC)
Betting Odds
Don'Tale Mayes is the favorite to win the fight, priced at 1.80 odds on Bet 365. Veteran Andrei Arlovski is a 2.00 odds underdog. Looking at the overs, Coinplay lists over 2.5 for 1.5 odds and the under for 2.48. 1XBET prices Yes, that round three will start for 1.45 odds. The No comes at a hefty 2.48.
