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Heili Alateng vs John Castaneda

Heili Alateng is 18-10-2; John Castaneda is 21-9-1. John Castaneda has a 5" · 13 cm reach advantage over Heili Alateng. John Castaneda is 1" · 3 cm taller than Heili Alateng. They have met once: Heili Alateng 1, John Castaneda 0.

Heili Alateng
China
Heili Alateng
“The Mongolian Knight” · 18-10-2
Win · Split DecisionLoss · Unanimous DecisionWin · Unanimous Decision
BantamweightMet once
John Castaneda
United States
John Castaneda
“Sexi Mexi” · 21-9-1
Loss · Split DecisionDraw · DrawLoss · Split Decision
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Style & credentials

Heili Alateng
Freestyle Wrestling
  • 2011Bronze · China National Championships60 kg Catchweight
  • —China national teamFreestyle Wrestling
  • —Hohhot sports schoolWrestling Freestyle · 2004-
Camp · Fight Ready · Scottsdale, Arizona, US
John Castaneda
Folkstyle Wrestling
  • —Black belt · BJJGreg Nelson
  • —Lightweight ChampionshipDriller Promotions
  • —Champion · Minnesota Amateur MMALightweight
  • —Minnesota State University, MankatoWrestling · 2010-2013
Camp · The Academy MN · Minneapolis, US

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

66%
Head
56%
20%
Body
15%
14%
Leg
29%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

Heili Alatenglast 5 fights
68%14%18%
John Castanedalast 7 fights
70%20%10%
DistanceClinchGround

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Heili Alateng John Castaneda
Strikes landed / min
2.714.81
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Heili Alateng · Below avg · better than 28% of UFC fightersJohn Castaneda · Elite · better than 85% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
4.964.74
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Heili Alateng · Poor · better than 13% of UFC fightersJohn Castaneda · Poor · better than 16% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.881.34
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Heili Alateng · Good · better than 68% of UFC fightersJohn Castaneda · Average · better than 55% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
43%37%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Heili Alateng · Good · better than 61% of UFC fightersJohn Castaneda · Average · better than 47% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
75%73%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Heili Alateng · Good · better than 74% of UFC fightersJohn Castaneda · Good · better than 71% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.000.30
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Heili Alateng · Poor · better than 0% of UFC fightersJohn Castaneda · Average · better than 40% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1500 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

2.71
Strikes landed / min
4.81
4.96
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
4.74
1.88 / 4.4
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.34 / 3.6
43%
Takedown accuracy
37%
75%
Takedown defence
73%
2:07
Control time / fight
1:45
0.00
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.30

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Heili Alateng10 UFC fights · 368 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
63%232/945
20%72/119
13%48/62
Clinch
0%0/3
1%2/4
0%0/0
Ground
3%10/17
0%1/1
1%3/3
John Castaneda11 UFC fights · 702 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
48%334/861
14%95/157
28%198/243
Clinch
4%31/47
2%11/14
1%4/4
Ground
4%27/37
0%2/2
0%0/0

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

Heili AlatengJohn Castaneda

Frequently asked questions

Have Heili Alateng and John Castaneda ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC Fight Night: Rosas Jr. vs Barcelos (Sat, Sep 26, 2026), where Heili Alateng won by Split Decision.

What are the records of Heili Alateng and John Castaneda?

Heili Alateng is 18-10-2 and John Castaneda is 21-9-1.

Who has the longer reach, Heili Alateng or John Castaneda?

John Castaneda has the longer reach: 71" · 180 cm against 66" · 168 cm for Heili Alateng, a 5" · 13 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Heili Alateng or John Castaneda?

John Castaneda is taller at 5'6" · 168 cm; Heili Alateng stands 5'5" · 165 cm.

Who is older, Heili Alateng or John Castaneda?

They are the same age: 34.

Who has more finishes, Heili Alateng or John Castaneda?

Heili Alateng has 8 wins inside the distance (5 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission); John Castaneda has 14 wins (7 by KO/TKO, 7 by submission).