UFC"The Mongolian Knight"Alatengheili Record: 17-10-2
BantamweightRecord17-10-2
Age34
DivisionBantamweight · #129
Combat Edge Elo1609
Last fightApr 26 2025
Alatengheili has a 17-10-2 professional record and is 34 years old in the Bantamweight division, representing Fight Ready. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Alatengheili bio
Personal background
Alatengheili is a Chinese bantamweight in the UFC, a durable, wrestling-based fighter nicknamed "The Mongolian Knight" who carries a 17-10-2 record. Born on December 14, 1991, he is of Mongolian ethnicity, raised in China's Inner Mongolia region, a heritage that gives him both his fighting identity and his ring name. He built his foundation on freestyle wrestling, the discipline that still underpins his grinding, control-heavy approach. Now training out of Fight Ready in Scottsdale, Arizona, the 5'6" bantamweight relies on pressure, positional grappling and a sturdy chin rather than one-shot power, having forged his game across a long, well-traveled regional career in Asia before reaching the UFC.
Path to the UFC
Alatengheili turned professional in 2013 and cut his teeth on the demanding Asian circuit, fighting across promotions including RUFF, Kunlun Fight, ONE and especially South Korea's Road FC. His early career was a true grind: he debuted with a win but absorbed a number of losses, including a 2013 decision defeat to future UFC standout Yadong Song and a 2014 submission win over Tom Ni. A 2017 knockout loss to top Japanese prospect Kai Asakura was a measuring-stick moment, but he kept building, stringing together Road FC wins that earned him a UFC opportunity in 2019.
UFC run
Alatengheili announced himself in the UFC in August 2019 with a decision over fellow Mongolian-heritage fighter Batgerel Danaa, then closed the year with a split-decision win over Ryan Benoit to start 2-0 in the promotion. The level rose from there: he dropped a 2020 decision to Casey Kenney and fought to a 2021 draw with Gustavo Lopez, showing the toughness that has become his calling card even in defeat.
He found his footing again in 2022, stopping Kevin Croom in the first round and grinding out a decision over Chad Anheliger at UFC 279. A 2023 decision loss to the well-rounded Chris Gutierrez followed, before he rebounded in May 2024 with a unanimous-decision win over Kleydson Rodrigues. His most recent outing was a 2025 decision loss to Da'Mon Blackshear, a result that underscored both his resilience in going the distance and the fine margins that have defined his UFC run.
Fighting style
Alatengheili is a wrestling-first grinder who wins by control and accumulation rather than explosiveness. His finish rate sits at 47%, with five knockouts and three submissions among his 17 wins, but the bulk of his recent victories – and the heart of his style – come by decision, where his freestyle wrestling, top pressure and championship-round conditioning wear opponents down. His chin and durability are genuine assets; he is rarely finished and routinely drags fights into deep, grinding waters. The flip side is a lack of standout finishing power at the UFC level, which has left several of his closest bouts in the hands of the judges, including a pair of draws over his career.
Career highlights
- Winning UFC start — opened his Octagon run 2-0 with decisions over Batgerel Danaa and Ryan Benoit.
- UFC 279 grind — controlled Chad Anheliger over three rounds on a major pay-per-view card.
- Mongolian standard-bearer — carved out a long UFC tenure as one of the division's most durable, hard-to-finish bantamweights.
Career snapshot
Alatengheili career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1609Solid ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#1264
Bantamweight#129of 176 active
Peak1619
Last move-10
Opponent quality1637avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1619 Elo after defeating Kleydson Rodrigues (2024-05-18)
Similar Elo in Bantamweight
Alatengheili quick answers
What is Alatengheili's record?
Alatengheili's professional MMA record is 17-10-2.
How old is Alatengheili?
Alatengheili is 34 years old.
What weight class is Alatengheili?
Alatengheili fights at Bantamweight in UFC.
How tall is Alatengheili?
Alatengheili is 5'6" tall with a 66" reach.
How much does Alatengheili weigh?
Alatengheili competes at Bantamweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 135 lbs.
What is Alatengheili's Combat Edge Elo?
Alatengheili's Combat Edge Elo is 1609, with a peak Elo of 1619.
How strong is Alatengheili's recent opposition?
Alatengheili's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1637 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Alatengheili's last fight?
Alatengheili's latest tracked pro fight was against Da'Mon Blackshear at UFC Fight Night on Apr 26 2025.
What is Alatengheili's recent form?
Alatengheili's recent tracked pro form is L-W-L-W-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Alatengheili usually win?
Alatengheili's 17 recorded wins include 5 knockouts, 3 submissions, and 9 decisions, with 47% ending before the final bell.
5Wins by knockout
3Wins by submission
9Wins by decision
3Loss by knockout
1Loss by submission
6Loss by decision
Alatengheili stats
Record : 17 / 10 / 2Significant strikes landed per minute
2.64Fighter3.23Division average
Significant striking accuracy
33%Fighter43%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
4.67Fighter3.79Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
58%Fighter55%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
1.99Fighter1.55Division average
Takedown accuracy
45%Fighter35%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
75%Fighter56%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0Fighter0.55Division average
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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