Da`Mon Blackshear is set to clash with Heili Alateng in a three-round bantamweight contest. This fight is part of the undercard for UFC on ESPN 66, headlined by Ian Garry vs. Carlos Prates. The event takes place tonight, April 26, 2025, at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City.
Da`Mon Blackshear, representing Fayetteville, North Carolina, began his professional career in 2016 and trains at Kill Cliff FC. He enters this bout following a victory over Cody Gibson via Kimura submission. His opponent, Heili Alateng, who fights out of Beijing and joined the professional ranks in 2013, trains with Fight Ready. Alateng`s most recent performance was a unanimous decision win against Kleydson Rodrigues.
Fight Start Times
Live coverage for the main card of UFC on ESPN 66, which includes the Blackshear vs Alateng fight, is scheduled to start at 6:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Consult the table below for estimated start times across different regions.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Da`Mon Blackshear vs Heili Alateng Ring Walks (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 06:00 PM | 07:20 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 03:00 PM | 04:20 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 10:00 PM | 11:20 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, April 27, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 10:20 AM |
Please note that the exact time Da`Mon Blackshear and Heili Alateng make their ring walks can shift depending on how long the preceding fights last. Fans should check the table for their specific time zone and be prepared for potential delays.
How and Where to Watch
The Da`Mon Blackshear vs Heili Alateng fight, along with the full UFC on ESPN 66 event, will be available for live streaming on ESPN+ in the United States. Check local broadcasters for availability in other regions.
Betting Odds
According to current betting lines, Da`Mon Blackshear is favored to win the bout with odds of 1.2 (-470). Heili Alateng enters the fight as the underdog with odds of 4.8 (+380).
Odds for method of victory are as follows:
- Da`Mon Blackshear by KO/TKO/DQ: 12.0 (+1100)
- Heili Alateng by KO/TKO/DQ: 11.0 (+1000)
- Da`Mon Blackshear by decision or technical decision: 2.4 (+135)
- Heili Alateng by decision or technical decision: 8.0 (+700)
These odds indicate that Blackshear is seen as the more likely winner, particularly by decision, though a finish is also considered possible for both fighters.
Fighter Details
Da`Mon Blackshear
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 178 cm
- Weight: 61.2 kg
- Total Fights: 24
- Record: 16 Wins, 7 Losses, 1 Draw
Heili Alateng
- Nationality: China
- Height: 168 cm
- Weight: 61.2 kg
- Total Fights: 28
- Record: 17 Wins, 9 Losses, 2 Draws
Full Fight Card for UFC on ESPN 66
- Ian Garry vs Carlos Prates (Main Event)
- Anthony Smith vs Mingyang Zhang
- Giga Chikadze vs David Onama
- Michel Pereira vs Abusupiyan Magomedov
- Randy Brown vs Nicolas Dalby
- Ikram Aliskerov vs Andre Muniz
- Matt Schnell vs Jimmy Flick
- Evan Elder vs Gauge Young
- Chris Gutierrez vs John Castaneda
- Da`Mon Blackshear vs Heili Alateng
- Malcolm Wellmaker vs Cameron Saaiman
- Jaqueline Amorim vs Polyana Viana
- Timothy Cuamba vs Roberto Romero
- Chelsea Chandler vs Joselyne Edwards
