Alateng Heili (; born December 14, 1991) is a Chinese

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ethnicity who competes in the

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division of the

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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

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, 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. 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

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. He won the fight via unanimous decision. This fight earned him the '' Fight of the Night'' award. Alateng faced Ryan Benoit on December 21, 2019 at

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. He won the fight via split decision. Alateng was expected to face

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on September 27, 2020 at

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. 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

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. The fight ended up with a draw. Alateng faced

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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

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. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

** Fight of the Night (One time)

Mixed martial arts record

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References

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