UFC Kansas City: Da’Mon Blackshear to Face Alateng Heili on April 26, 2025
According to Doc Sports, a highly anticipated matchup is set to take place at UFC Kansas City on Saturday, April 26, 2025, as Da’Mon Blackshear faces off against Alateng Heili at the T-Mobile Center. The opening line has Blackshear priced at -420, while Heili is priced at +320.
Da’Mon "The Monster" Blackshear, aged 30, holds a record of 16-7-1 and weighs in at 135 lbs, standing at 5’10" with a reach of 72". He is a switch fighter. On the other hand, Alateng "The Mongolian Knight" Heili, aged 33, has a record of 17-9-2 and weighs in at 135 lbs, standing at 5’5" with a reach of 66". He is an orthodox fighter.
In terms of significant strikes, Blackshear is landing 3.93 per minute, while Heili is connecting on 2.64 significant strikes per minute. Blackshear is connecting on 46% of the significant strikes he tries, and Heili connects on 32%. When it comes to defending in the Octagon, Blackshear allows 4.17 significant strikes per minute, and Heili allows 4.67.
As reported by Doc Sports, in the wrestling category, Blackshear takes his opponents to the canvas 1.89 times per 3 rounds, while Heili finishes his takedowns on 45% of his takedown tries and stops 75% of the tries against him. Regarding going for the sub, Blackshear is the more able fighter, going for 1.9 subs per 3 rounds, while Heili tries 0.6 subs per 3 rounds.
In his last fight, Blackshear fought Cody Gibson and won by way of a kimura from side control in round 2. Gibson landed 53 of 82 total strikes, while Blackshear landed 46 of 74 total strikes. In the last fight for Heili, he squared up with Kleydson Rodrigues and won by unanimous decision in round 3.
Other bouts on the card to watch include Malcolm Wellmaker entering the Octagon with Cameron Saaiman. Wellmaker has a record of 8-0-0 and weighs in at 135 lbs, standing at 5’10", while Saaiman has a record of 9-2-0 and weighs in at 135 lbs, standing at 5’8".
Additionally, Roberto Romero is set to square up in the Octagon with Timmy Cuamba. Cuamba has a record of 8-3-0 and weighs 145 lbs, standing at 5’9", while Romero has a record of 8-4-1 and weighs 145 lbs, standing at 5’8".
According to Doc Sports, Guy Bruhn’s pick for the upcoming fight is to take Alateng Heili at +320.
UFC Kansas City: Fight Details
| Fighter | Da’Mon Blackshear | Alateng Heili |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Odds | -420 | +320 |
| Record | 16-7-1 | 17-9-2 |
| Average Fight Time | 8:56 | 13:13 |
| Height | 5’10" | 5’5" |
| Weight | 135 lbs | 135 lbs |
| Reach | 72" | 66" |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute | 3.93 | 2.64 |
| Striking Accuracy | 46% | 32% |
The information provided is sourced from Doc Sports, a reputable source for UFC news and predictions.
