Da`Mon Blackshear and Alatengheiliare set to face off at UFC Fight Night. Their bout is the 5th fight out of 14 on the Main Card. This is a Bantamweight division match, meaning both fighters will compete at 135 lbs (61.2 kg). 

Both fighters are coming off 3 wins in their last five matches. Here’s a quick breakdown—and who could be the smarter bet?

Fighters’ Profiles and Strength

Da`Mon Blackshear – WWLWW

Blackshear made his debut in Bellator in 2022 and later moved to the UFC. So far, he has fought eight times in the UFC, winning four of those fights. His professional record stands at 16 wins, 7 losses, and 1 draw.

Across his career wins, 2 have come by knockout, 11 by submission, and 3 by decision. On the losing side, he has suffered 1 knockout and 6 decision losses.

In the worldwide MMA rankings, he is ranked as the 30th Current Best MMA Bantamweight Fighter. He is trained by head coaches Ses Stevenson and Jason Kwast. Currently, he fights out of Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States.

His last fight was on March 15, 2025, in the UFC. He faced Cody Gibson and won by Kimura submission in the second round. Back in 2022, he also secured a rear-naked choke victory against Josh Smith in the third round.

Although he recently lost a unanimous decision to Farid Basharat, Blackshear steps into his next fight eager to bounce back. He once claimed the vacant bantamweight title in Cage Fury FC by defeating DeAndre Anderson with a first-round rear-naked choke.

Alatengheiliare – WLWWD

Alatengheili has a professional MMA record of 17 wins, 9 losses, and 2 draws. He is widely known as “The Mongolian Knight” and trains with Fight Ready MMA.

His last fight was on May 18, 2024, at UFC Fight Night. He faced Kleydson Rodrigues and won by unanimous decision. Before that, he went up against Chris Gutierrez but lost by unanimous decision.

In the worldwide MMA rankings, he is currently the 42nd-best MMA Bantamweight Fighter. Out of his 17 career wins, 5 came by knockout, 3 by submission, and 9 by decision. On the other hand, his 9 losses include 3 by knockout, 1 by submission, and 5 by decision.

What time is the fight?

The fight kicks off live on Saturday, 04.26.2025 at 06:00 PM ET

Location: T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, Missouri, United States

How Can I Watch It?

If you’re interested, you can watch it on ESPN+ Pay-per-view.

Statistical Matchup

Final Prediction

Damon is a well-rounded fighter with a strong ground game. He holds a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and can throw both punches and kicks.

Alatengheili shows good wrestling ability, but his cardio is a major weakness. He often looks stiff inside the octagon, though he carries serious power in his right hand.

Blackshear is expected to win this fight by unanimous decision. He is the cleaner, better striker and also the stronger grappler. This matchup feels like a step down in competition for him.

TOTAL OVER 2.5 ROUNDS

DA`MON BLACKSHEAR TO WIN BY DECISION OR TECHNICAL DECISION

FIGHT TO GO THE DISTANCE (YES)

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