In his bid to set a new record for most wins in UFC heavyweight history, Andrei Arlovski was toppled by Don’Tale Mayes in a second-round knockout at UFC Vegas 74. Although Arlovski looked sharp on his feet and danced around effectively in the opening round, Mayes managed to land a heavy punch towards the end, hinting at the shift in momentum that was to come.

In the second round, Mayes started to take control and timed his punches effectively to catch Arlovski off-guard. Sensing an opening, Mayes let loose with a powerful overhand right that connected with Arlovski’s chin and sent him crashing to the ground.

Reflecting on his win, Mayes expressed confidence in his ability to land the decisive blow, stating that he knew the fight would turn if he could connect with a solid punch. Although he acknowledged Arlovski’s experience and chess-like approach to the sport, Mayes stuck to his game plan of slipping, ripping, and banging, trusting in his favored overhand right to do the damage.

Overall, the fight saw both fighters trading shots at opportune moments, but Mayes was able to time his punches more effectively and deliver the decisive blow. Arlovski, despite his age, showed flashes of his former brilliance and looked good in parts, but in the end, it was Mayes who emerged victorious.