Last fight
Win
Castaneda vs Alateng
Sep. 26, 2026
UFC Spotlight
Stats & Records
5
Wins by Knockout
3
Wins by Submission
4
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 368
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 1154
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- 3
- Takedowns Attempted
- 40
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Alxa, China
Trains at
Red Hawk Academy
Fighting style
Wrestling
Age
34
Height
65.00
Weight
136.00
Octagon Debut
Aug. 31, 2019
Reach
66.50
Leg reach
35.00
- Pro since 2013, made his UFC debut in August 2019
- Five wins by KO, three by submission (2 RNC, guillotine)
- Four first round finishes, four second-round finishes
- Has won eight of his last 12 (8-3-1)
- 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 (9/26/26) Alatengheili won a three round split decision over John Castaneda
UFC Fight Night (4/26/25) Alatengheili lost a three round unanimous decision to Da'Mon Blackshear
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
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It's my dream stage; this is just getting started.
What fight do you consider to be the key fight in your career and why? My UFC debut was the key fight in my career. It was a very special moment because I was making my UFC debut and I was fighting one of my good friends. We had a great fight and put on an exciting performance. Sharing that moment with a good friend made my UFC debut even more meaningful and memorable.
Who is your favorite fighter and why? My favorite fighter is Georges St-Pierre. I respect his discipline, his complete MMA game, and the way he approached his career. He was always prepared and never stopped improving.
Do you have any heroes outside of fighting? My family. They have supported me throughout my career and have always taught me to work hard, stay humble, and never give up.
Is there a cause that you want to use your platform for? I want to use my platform to inspire young people, especially young athletes, to believe in themselves, work hard, and chase their dreams.
Beyond a championship or money, what motivates you? I want to keep improving and prove to myself how far I can go. I also want to make my family and the people who support me proud.
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
Tell us about your life outside of fighting: Outside of fighting, my life is pretty simple. I spend most of my time training, recovering, cooking, and spending time with my team and family. I enjoy an active lifestyle and staying focused on my career.
