Heavyweight fighters Thomas `The Train` Petersen and Don`Tale `Lord Kong` Mayes are set to compete at UFC on ESPN 67, held at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. Both athletes are looking to end recent losing streaks within the major fighting promotion.
Petersen, who began his professional career in 2019 with Spartan MMA, holds a record of 9 wins (7 by knockout). His last fight resulted in a TKO loss to Shamil Gaziev. Mayes, fighting out of Bronx Hill MMA since 2016, has a record of 11 wins (6 by knockout). He is coming off a submission loss to Valter Walker.
Petersen vs. Mayes Start Time and Schedule
Live coverage for the Thomas Petersen vs Don`Tale Mayes main card will start at 07:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Thomas Petersen vs Don`Tale Mayes Ring Walks (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, May 3, 2025 | 07:00 PM | 07:20 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, May 3, 2025 | 04:00 PM | 04:20 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, May 3, 2025 | 11:00 PM | 11:20 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, May 4, 2025 | 10:00 AM | 10:20 AM |
UFC on ESPN 67 is scheduled for tonight, May 3, 2025, at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. The event officially begins at 7:20 PM EST. The fight card includes this heavyweight matchup between Thomas Petersen and Don`Tale Mayes, which is part of the undercard ahead of the main event.
The main event will see Cory Sandhagen face Deiveson Figueiredo. Please note that the exact start time for any specific fight, including Petersen vs. Mayes, can shift depending on the duration of the preceding bouts. Ring walk times are approximate and subject to change.
To ensure you catch the action, consult local broadcast schedules for precise start times in your specific country or region.
How to Watch Petersen vs. Mayes
You can watch Thomas Petersen vs Don`Tale Mayes via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
|---|---|
| USA | ESPN |
If streaming options are unavailable in your location, using a VPN service might allow you to access the broadcast by appearing to connect from a supported region.
Betting Odds
- Favorite: Thomas Petersen : 1.4 (-275)
- Underdog: Don`Tale Mayes : 3.6 (+260)
| Method of victory | Thomas Petersen | Don`Tale Mayes |
|---|---|---|
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 5.0 (+400) | 6.5 (+550) |
| By decision or technical decision | 2.2 (+120) | 8.5 (+750) |
Looking at the betting odds, Thomas Petersen is the favorite at 1.4 (-275). This means a $100 wager on Petersen would return $140 total. Don`Tale Mayes is the underdog at 3.6 (+260), presenting a higher potential return for bettors. Odds for Petersen to win by decision are 2.2 (+120). Mayes winning by decision has odds of 8.5 (+750). Winning by KO/TKO offers higher payouts: Petersen at 5.0 (+400) and Mayes at 6.5 (+550).
Fighter Details
Thomas Petersen
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 185 cm
- Weight: 119.3 kg
- Total Fights: 12
- Record: 9 / 3 / 0
Don`Tale Mayes
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 198 cm
- Weight: 120.7 kg
- Total Fights: 19
- Record: 11 / 8 / 0
UFC on ESPN 67 Full Fight Card
- Cory Sandhagen vs Deiveson Figueiredo
- Reinier de Ridder vs Bo Nickal
- Santiago Ponzinibbio vs Daniel Rodriguez
- Montel Jackson vs Daniel Marcos
- Cameron Smotherman vs Serhiy Sidey
- Jeremy Stephens vs Mason Jones
- Yana Santos vs Miesha Tate
- Ryan Loder vs Azamat Bekoev
- Marina Rodriguez vs Gillian Robertson
- Gaston Bolanos vs Quang Le
- Thomas Petersen vs Don`Tale Mayes
- Juliana Miller vs Ivana Petrovic
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