Rodrigo Nascimento and Don’Tale Mayes are set for a rematch at the forthcoming UFC event in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on November 4th, according to multiple informed sources who disclosed this to MMA Hook.
The Fight Night event will feature a main fight between highly ranked heavyweights Curtis Blaydes and Jailton Almeida.
The first encounter between Nascimento (10-1, 1 no contest) and Mayes (10-5, 1 no contest) took place in May 2020, where Brazil’s “Ze Colmeia” emerged victorious with a second-round rear-naked choke.
After experiencing his first career loss against Chris Daukaus five months later, Nascimento is heading into UFC Sao Paulo on the back of consecutive victories over Ilir Latifi and Tanner Boser.
Mayes, on the other hand, had just faced defeat against Ciryl Gane in his UFC debut when he originally squared off with Nascimento in Jacksonville, Florida. Since then, “Lord Kong” has only suffered one defeat in his subsequent five UFC bouts.
The 31-year-old heavyweight, known for his three appearances in Dana White’s Contender Series, recently triumphed over former UFC champion Andrei Arlovski in a bout ended with a second-round TKO finish.
This report received contributions from Damon Martin.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about UFC Sao Paulo Rematch
When is the rematch between Rodrigo Nascimento and Don’Tale Mayes happening?
The rematch between Rodrigo Nascimento and Don’Tale Mayes is scheduled for the UFC’s event in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on November 4th, 2023.
Who won the first match between Rodrigo Nascimento and Don’Tale Mayes?
In their first encounter in May 2020, Rodrigo Nascimento, also known as “Ze Colmeia,” emerged victorious with a second-round rear-naked choke against Don’Tale Mayes.
Who are the main fighters in the UFC Sao Paulo event?
The UFC Sao Paulo event will be headlined by a fight between top-ranked heavyweights Curtis Blaydes and Jailton Almeida.
Who is Don’Tale Mayes?
Don’Tale Mayes, known as “Lord Kong,” is a 31-year-old heavyweight fighter who had his UFC debut against Ciryl Gane. He’s also a three-time veteran of Dana White’s Contender Series.
What’s the recent fighting record of Rodrigo Nascimento?
Rodrigo Nascimento experienced his first professional loss five months after his first encounter with Mayes. However, he enters the UFC Sao Paulo event on a two-fight winning streak.
How has Don’Tale Mayes performed since his first fight with Nascimento?
Since his first bout with Nascimento, Don’Tale Mayes has only lost one of his subsequent five fights in the UFC. In his most recent bout, he triumphed over former UFC champion Andrei Arlovski.
More about UFC Sao Paulo Rematch
- UFC Official Website
- Rodrigo Nascimento’s Fighter Profile
- Don’Tale Mayes’s Fighter Profile
- UFC Sao Paulo Event Details
- MMA Hook Website
- Curtis Blaydes’s Fighter Profile
- Jailton Almeida’s Fighter Profile
