Alateng Heili (Chinese: 阿拉腾黑力; born December 14, 1991) is a Chinese mixed martial artist of Mongol ethnicity who competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
| Alateng Heili | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 14, 1991 Alxa, Inner Mongolia, China |
| Other names | The Mongolian Knight |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Weight | 135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb) |
| Division | Flyweight Bantamweight |
| Reach | 66.5 in (169 cm) |
| Style | Freestyle wrestling |
| Fighting out of | Inner Mongolia, China |
| Team | UFC PI Shanghai[1] Fight Ready (2021–present)[2] |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 28 |
| Wins | 17 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 9 |
| Losses | 9 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Background
Following his father's footsteps, Alateng started wrestling in school. Eventually he was spotted by a talent scout and was invited to join a team in Beijing, where he started to develop an interest in mixed martial arts.[3]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Starting his career in 2013, Heili compiled a 12–7–1 record in various Asian organizations, most notably fighting in Road FC, which one of the fights being against future Rizin champ, Kai Asakura. Asakura won the fight after 29 seconds, hitting Heili with a short left hook, followed by a knee strike.[4] Asakura suffered his first career loss to Je Hoon Moon during Road FC 39, losing by way of TKO.[5]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Alatang made his debut on August 31, 2019, at UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Zhang against Danaa Batgerel.[6] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[7] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.[8]
Alateng faced Ryan Benoit on December 21, 2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 23.[9] He won the fight via split decision.[10]
Alateng was expected to face Casey Kenney on September 27, 2020 at UFC 253.[11] However, due to unknown reasons, it was moved to UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Aldana on October 4, 2020.[12] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[13]
Alateng faced Gustavo Lopez on September 18, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 192.[14] The fight ended up with a draw.[15]
Alateng faced Kevin Croom at UFC on ESPN 34 on April 16, 2022.[16] He won the fight via technical knockout early into the first round.[17]
Alateng faced Chad Anheilger on September 10, 2022, at UFC 279.[18] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[19]
Alateng was scheduled to face Rani Yahya on October 14, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 230.[20] However, Yahya withdrew from the bout for undisclosed reasons.[21] In turn, Alateng replaced Montel Jackson to face Chris Gutiérrez at the same event.[22] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[23]
Alateng was scheduled to face Victor Hugo on April 6, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 240.[24] However, Alateng pulled out due to illness on fight week and promotional newcomer Pedro Falcão stepped in as a replacement on three days' notice.[25][26]
Alateng faced Kleydson Rodrigues on May 18, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 241.[27] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[28]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts record
| 28 matches | 17 wins | 9 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 3 |
| By submission | 3 | 1 |
| By decision | 9 | 5 |
| Draws | 2 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 17–9–2 | Kleydson Rodrigues | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Murphy | May 18, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 16–9–2 | Chris Gutiérrez | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza | October 14, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 16–8–2 | Chad Anheliger | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 279 | September 10, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 15–8–2 | Kevin Croom | TKO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Luque vs. Muhammad 2 | April 16, 2022 | 1 | 0:47 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Draw | 14–8–2 | Gustavo Lopez | Draw (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Spann | September 18, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Alateng was deducted one point in round 3 due to repeatedly grabbing the cage. |
| Loss | 14–8–1 | Casey Kenney | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Aldana | October 4, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |
| Win | 14–7–1 | Ryan Benoit | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Korean Zombie | December 21, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Busan, South Korea | |
| Win | 13–7–1 | Danaa Batgerel | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Zhang | August 31, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Shenzhen, China | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 12–7–1 | Kwak Jong-hyun | TKO (punches) | Road FC 47 | May 12, 2018 | 2 | 2:40 | Beijing, China | Catchweight (138 lb) bout. |
| Win | 11–7–1 | Jang Ik-hwan | TKO (punches) | Road FC 46 | March 10, 2018 | 1 | 3:06 | Seoul, South Korea | Return to Bantamweight. |
| Loss | 10–7–1 | Kai Asakura | KO (knee and punches) | Road FC 37 | March 11, 2017 | 1 | 0:29 | Seoul, South Korea | |
| Draw | 10–6–1 | Jo Nam-jin | Draw (unanimous) | Road FC 34 | November 19, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Shijiazhuang, China | Flyweight debut. |
| Win | 10–6 | Choi Mu-song | Decision (unanimous) | Road FC 31 | May 14, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Seoul, South Korea | |
| Win | 9–6 | Fumiya Sasaki | TKO (punches) | Road FC 30 | April 16, 2016 | 1 | 1:34 | Beijing, China | |
| Win | 8–6 | Kana Hyatt | Decision (unanimous) | Kunlun Fight 38 | February 21, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Pattaya, Thailand | |
| Win | 7–6 | Kwon Min-seok | Decision (split) | Road FC 28 | January 31, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Seoul, South Korea | |
| Win | 6–6 | Emil Abbasov | Decision (unanimous) | WLF E.P.I.C. 1 | January 13, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Zhengzhou, China | |
| Win | 5–6 | Jessie Rafols | Submission (guillotine choke) | Kunlun Fight 31 | September 28, 2015 | 2 | N/A | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Loss | 4–6 | Jo Nam-jin | Decision (unanimous) | WBK 4 | June 5, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Ningbo, China | |
| Win | 4–5 | Stephen Langdown | TKO (punches and soccer kicks) | One Championship 27: Warrior's Quest | May 22, 2015 | 2 | 0:51 | Kallang, Singapore | |
| Loss | 3–5 | Altynbek Bazhimov | Submission (armbar) | Kunlun Fight: Cage Series 2 | April 4, 2015 | 1 | 2:53 | Almaty, Kazakhstan | |
| Loss | 3–4 | Zhikang Zhao | Decision (unanimous) | Chinese Kung Fu Championships | December 23, 2014 | 3 | 3:00 | Qian'an, China | Featherweight bout. |
| Loss | 3–3 | Denis Purić | TKO (punches) | Kunlun Fight 13 | November 16, 2014 | 2 | 2:05 | Hohhot, China | |
| Win | 3–2 | Chao Huang | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Chinese Kung Fu Championships | November 11, 2014 | 2 | 1:44 | Qian'an, China | |
| Loss | 2–2 | Baasankhuu Damnlanpurev | TKO (punches) | Ranik Ultimate Fighting Federation 13 | June 7, 2014 | 2 | 2:03 | Shanghai, China | Return to Bantamweight. |
| Win | 2–1 | Tom Ni | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Ranik Ultimate Fighting Federation 12 | March 29, 2014 | 1 | N/A | Shanghai, China | Featherweight debut. |
| Loss | 1–1 | Song Yadong | Decision (unanimous) | Ranik Ultimate Fighting Federation 11 | November 30, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Shanghai, China | |
| Win | 1–0 | Lee Woong-hee | Decision (unanimous) | Real Fight MMA Championship 3 | October 20, 2013 | 2 | 5:00 | Beijing, China | Bantamweight debut. |