Alateng Heili (; born December 14, 1991) is a Chinese mixed martial artist of Mongol ethnicity who competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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.

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,

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. Asakura won the fight after 29 seconds, hitting Heili with a short left hook, followed by a knee strike. Asakura suffered his first career loss to Je Hoon Moon during Road FC 39, losing by way of TKO.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Alatang made his debut on August 31, 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Zhang against Danaa Batgerel. He won the fight via unanimous decision. This fight earned him the '' Fight of the Night'' award. Alateng faced

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on December 21, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 23. He won the fight via split decision. Alateng was expected to face Casey Kenney on September 27, 2020 at UFC 253. However, due to unknown reasons, it was moved to UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Aldana on October 4, 2020. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Alateng faced Gustavo Lopez on September 18, 2021 at UFC Fight Night 192. The fight ended up with a draw. Alateng faced Kevin Croom at UFC on ESPN 34 on April 16, 2022. He won the fight via technical knockout early into the first round. Alateng faced Chad Anheilger on September 10, 2022, at UFC 279. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

* Ultimate Fighting Championship ** Fight of the Night (One time)

Mixed martial arts record

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