Heavyweight: Don’Tale Mayes vs. Ricardo Prasel
Tale of the Tape
Don’Tale Mayes
27-years-old
6’6″
81.5″ Reach
Jeffersonville, Indiana
Bronx Hill MMA
6-2
Ricardo Prasel
29-years-old
6’7″
Guarapuava, Parana, Brazil
Alemão Brother’s Team/Gracie Gym Guarapuava
10-1
Pros and Cons
Don’Tale Mayes
Pros
- Explosive with knockout power
- Improved takedown defense
- Athletic with good footwork
- Diversity in his kicks
Con
- Cardio needs work
Ricardo Prasel
Pros
- Submission threat
- Physically strong
Cons
- Will pull guard
- Too comfortable on his back
- Sloppy striking and entrances
- Takedown defense needs work
- Flat-footed with little head movement
Who has the Advantage?
Striking: Mayes
Speed: Mayes
Knockout Power: Mayes
Chin: Mayes
Kickboxing: Mayes
Footwork: Mayes
Wrestling: Mayes
Grappling: Prasel
Submissions: Prasel
Cardio: Mayes
Prediction
Heavyweight is always hard to predict but I’m confident that Mayes will get this win. Prasel did dominate early in his career but against competition with a combined record of 23-33. Once he got a step up in competition, he looked horrible against PFL heavyweight Ante Delija. Mayes has been disappointing in the past but is now on a three-fight win streak. Mayes has improved a lot with his cardio and takedown defense which have been areas he’s struggled with. The only way Prasel wins is if he gets a submission off his back and that won’t happen.
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