Heili Alateng beat Danaa Batgerel with a unanimous decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC on ESPN+ 15 in Shenzhen, China.
Take a look inside the fight with Alateng, who won his UFC debut against a fellow debutant in Batgerel.
Result: Heili Alateng def. Danaa Batgerel via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
Updated records: Alateng (13-7-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC), Batgerel (6-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC)
Key stat: Although Batgerel won the striking battle, Alateng landed three takedowns in the fight.
Alateng on the fight’s key moment
“My opponent is a very strong fighter with rich experience and splendid skills. It was hard to fight against him, but I won at last.”
Alateng on fighting in China
“This is my first fight in UFC. I’m glad that I can do it in China, and I felt so happy and excited to win it. I will keep fighting in UFC and get more wins.”
Alateng on what he wants next
“I am looking forward to my next fight, hopefully in (South) Korea (at UFC on ESPN+ 23 on Dec. 21). No matter who my opponent will be, I will be ready.”
