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Drops decision in Vegas
Alateng lost to Chris Gutierrez via unanimous decision (27-30, 27-30, 27-30) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
This was a tough spot for Alateng, as he accepted this bout just a couple weeks ago and went up against a quality opponent. He managed to get his grappling game going to some extent in the closing minutes of the fight, but he absorbed far too many leg kicks early on which left him hobbled the rest of the way. The early damage from Gutierrez meant Alateng had no chance of winning a decision. While the result is disappointing, Heili entered with a 4-1-1 record in his first half-dozen UFC bouts, so his roster spot is plenty secure.
This was a tough spot for Alateng, as he accepted this bout just a couple weeks ago and went up against a quality opponent. He managed to get his grappling game going to some extent in the closing minutes of the fight, but he absorbed far too many leg kicks early on which left him hobbled the rest of the way. The early damage from Gutierrez meant Alateng had no chance of winning a decision. While the result is disappointing, Heili entered with a 4-1-1 record in his first half-dozen UFC bouts, so his roster spot is plenty secure.
Filling in as replacement
Alateng will face off against Chris Gutierrez at UFC Vegas 81, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Alateng will fill in as a replacement at UFC Vegas 81 following Montel Jackson's late withdrawal. The 31-year-old Chinese fighter has won his last two fights.
Alateng will fill in as a replacement at UFC Vegas 81 following Montel Jackson's late withdrawal. The 31-year-old Chinese fighter has won his last two fights.
Not fighting Yahya
Alateng will not fight Rani Yahya at UFC Vegas 81, according to Nolan King of USA Today.
ANALYSIS
Yahya withdrew from his scheduled fight against Alateng, who will need a new opponent. Fortunately for him, UFC Vegas 81 is still more than three weeks away, so it is plausible he can get a new opponent if both fighters can negotiate a deal to fight at that card.
Yahya withdrew from his scheduled fight against Alateng, who will need a new opponent. Fortunately for him, UFC Vegas 81 is still more than three weeks away, so it is plausible he can get a new opponent if both fighters can negotiate a deal to fight at that card.
Yahya fight scheduled
Alateng will fight Rani Yahya in a bantamweight bout at UFC Vegas 81 on Oct. 14, according to Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Alateng will try to build his winning streak to three with a win over Yahya, who is trying to redeem himself following his latest loss to Montel Jackson. Both fighters are 2-1-1 across their last four bouts.
Alateng will try to build his winning streak to three with a win over Yahya, who is trying to redeem himself following his latest loss to Montel Jackson. Both fighters are 2-1-1 across their last four bouts.
Easily handles Chad Anheliger
Alateng defeated Chad Anheliger via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) at UFC 279 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
It was a stellar performance from Alateng in a fight which was never in doubt. He did his best work in the opening frame, peppering Anheliger with countless power shots. Alateng was close to earning the stoppage on multiple occasions, but was never able to close the show. He became less effective as the fight progressed, but Alateng was still in firm control the entire way and cruised to the unanimous decision win. Alateng has been extremely impressive over the course of his first half-dozen UFC bouts, posting a 4-1-1 record.
It was a stellar performance from Alateng in a fight which was never in doubt. He did his best work in the opening frame, peppering Anheliger with countless power shots. Alateng was close to earning the stoppage on multiple occasions, but was never able to close the show. He became less effective as the fight progressed, but Alateng was still in firm control the entire way and cruised to the unanimous decision win. Alateng has been extremely impressive over the course of his first half-dozen UFC bouts, posting a 4-1-1 record.