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Bantamweight Division

"The Mongolian Knight"

Alatengheili

Bantamweight Division

17-9-2 (W-L-D)

5

Wins by Knockout

3

Wins by Submission

4

First Round Finishes

Alatengheili

athlete record

Info

Learn more about Alatengheili's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Place of Birth
Alxa, China
Trains at
Fight Ready - Scottsdale, AZ
Age
32
Height
65.00
Weight
135.00
Octagon Debut
Aug. 31, 2019
Reach
66.50
Leg reach
35.00
  • Pro since 2013

     
  • Five wins by KO, three by submission (2 RNC, guillotine)

     
  • Four first round finishes

     
  • Has won seven of his last 10 (7-2-1)

     
  • Origin of nickname: “Heili is of Mongolian ethnicity, born and raised in China's Inner Mongolia Province. He grew up on the grassland.”

UFC Fight Night (5/18/24) Alatengheili won a three round unanimous decision over Kleydson Rodrigues 

UFC Fight Night (10/14/23) Alatengheili lost a three round unanimous decision to Chris Gutierrez 

UFC 279 (9/10/22) Alatengheili won a three round unanimous decision over Chad Anheliger 

UFC on ESPN (4/16/22) Alatengheili stopped Kevin Croom via strikes at :47 of the first round

UFC Fight Night (9/18/21) Alatengheili fought to a three round draw with Gustavo Lopez

UFC on ESPN (10/4/20) Alatengheili lost a three round unanimous decision to Casey Kenney

UFC Fight Night (12/21/19) Alatengheili won a three round split decision over Ryan Benoit

UFC Fight Night (8/31/19) Alatengheili won a three round unanimous decision over Danaa Batgerel

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training when I was 12, because I saw MMA on TV and fell in love with it.



What ranks and titles have you held? Ranked No.3 Freestyle wrestler in China



Do you have any heroes? My Father 



What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It's my dream stage; this is just getting started.



Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? College degree



What was your job before you started fighting? I was running my own gym



Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Ranked No.3 wrestler in China, and countless Mongolian traditional wrestling (Bohke) medals 



Favorite grappling technique: Takedown and pound him out



Favorite Striking technique: GNP