Heavyweight contenders Thomas `The Train` Petersen and Don`Tale `Lord Kong` Mayes are set to compete at UFC on ESPN 67, held at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. Both fighters are looking to snap recent losing streaks in this significant matchup within one of the sport`s premier promotions.
Petersen, who began his professional career in 2019 and trains with Spartan MMA, holds a record of 9 wins (7 by knockout) and 3 losses. His last fight resulted in a TKO defeat against Shamil Gaziev. Mayes, fighting out of Bronx Hill MMA since 2016, has a professional record of 11 wins (6 by knockout) and 8 losses. He is coming off a submission loss to Valter Walker.
UFC on ESPN 67: Petersen vs Mayes Fight Start Time
The live broadcast for the UFC on ESPN 67 event, featuring the Petersen vs Mayes bout, is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM EST on ESPN+. The fight between Thomas Petersen and Don`Tale Mayes is part of the preliminary card, and their estimated ring walk time is around 7:20 PM EST. Please check the table below for start times in different time zones.
| 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 being held tonight, May 3, 2025, at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. The event broadcast is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM EST. This exciting fight card includes the heavyweight clash between Thomas Petersen and Don`Tale Mayes, which is featured on the undercard before the main event.
The main event of UFC on ESPN 67 features Cory Sandhagen taking on Deiveson Figueiredo. Please note that the exact start times for undercard fights, including Petersen vs Mayes, are approximate and can shift depending on the duration of previous bouts on the card.
For the most accurate start times in your specific location, it`s recommended to check local broadcast listings or the official ESPN+ schedule.
How to Watch Petersen vs Mayes at UFC on ESPN 67
The primary platform to watch the Thomas Petersen vs Don`Tale Mayes fight in the USA is ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
|---|---|
| USA | ESPN+ |
Thomas Petersen vs Don`Tale Mayes 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) |
According to betting lines, Thomas Petersen is favored in this matchup with odds around 1.4 (-275), meaning a successful $100 wager would return $140. Don`Tale Mayes is the underdog at approximately 3.6 (+260), offering a larger potential payout for bettors. Looking at method of victory, Petersen by decision is listed around 2.2 (+120), suggesting a potential view of the fight going the distance with Petersen controlling. Mayes by decision offers a significant payout at 8.5 (+750). Both fighters winning by knockout or technical knockout also present notable returns, with Petersen at 5.0 (+400) and Mayes at 6.5 (+550).
Fighter Information
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
