Aori Qileng

Aori Qileng
Born (1993-06-25) June 25, 1993 (age 31)
Xilingol, Inner Mongolia, China
Native name傲日其楞
Other namesMongolian Murderer
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb)
DivisionFeatherweight (2015–2016)
Bantamweight (2016–2020, 2022–present)
Flyweight (2021)
Reach69.0 in (175 cm)[1]
StyleSanda
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofInner Mongolia, China
TeamXin-Du Martial Arts Club
Fight Ready (2022–present)[2]
TrainerZhao Xuejun[3]
Years active2015–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total38
Wins25
By knockout7
By submission2
By decision16
Losses12
By knockout1
By submission3
By decision8
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Aori Qileng (ch: 傲日其楞, born June 25, 1993), sometimes written as Aoriqileng[4] is a Chinese mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Background

Growing up in Xilingol League, Inner Mongolia, his family were herders and lived a nomadic lifestyle. In Mongolian, Aori qileng means "universe". As a child, Aori relied on the excellent physical fitness to embark on the road of sports. After training with the coach for a period of time, he was sent to Xi'an Sports Institute to practice Sanda with the famous coach Zhao Xuejun.[3] Under the influence of his senior brother, Ao Riqi Leng began to switch to free-fighting mixed martial arts.[5][6]

He would win various championships in Sanda, winning the championship 2012 Inner Mongolia National Games at 52 kg, the championship of 2013 Inner Mongolia Sanshou Tournament at 56 kg, the championship of 2014 Fight King Tournament at 60 kg, the championship of 2015 Fight King Tournament at 63 kg in Inner Mongolia Tongliao, and finally in December 2016, he won the gold belt in Sino-French King of Fighters Match 61 kg four-way tournament, winning two consecutive matches to take the gold belt.[7][8][9]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Aori Qileng compiled a 20–9 record mostly on the Chinese regional scene, most notably winning the WLF Bantamweight Championship and defending the title of China's top mixed martial arts promotion Wu Lin Feng.[10]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Aori faced Jeff Molina on April 24, 2021, at UFC 261. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[11] The bout earned Aori a Fight of the Night bonus award.[12]

Aori faced Cody Durden on November 20, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs. Tate.[13] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[14]

Aori faced Cameron Else on April 23, 2022, at UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs. Andrade.[15] He won the fight via technical knockout in the first round.[16]

Aori faced Jay Perrin on August 20, 2022, at UFC 278.[17] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[18]

Aori faced Aiemann Zahabi on June 10, 2023, at UFC 289.[19] He lost the bout in the first round via knockout in the first round.[20]

Aori faced Johnny Muñoz Jr. on October 7, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 229.[21] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[22]

Aori faced Daniel Marcos at UFC Fight Night 236 on February 10, 2024.[23] The bout resulted in a no contest as a result of repeated accidental low blows.[24]

Aori faced Raul Rosas Jr. on September 14, 2024 at UFC 306.[25] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[26]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
38 matches 25 wins 12 losses
By knockout 8 1
By submission 1 3
By decision 16 8
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 25–12 (1) Raul Rosas Jr. Decision (unanimous) UFC 306 September 14, 2024 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
NC 25–11 (1) Daniel Marcos NC (accidental groin kick) UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Pyfer February 10, 2024 2 3:28 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Accidental groin strike rendered Qileng unable to continue.
Win 25–11 Johnny Muñoz Jr. Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green October 7, 2023 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 24–11 Aiemann Zahabi KO (punches) UFC 289 June 10, 2023 1 1:04 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Win 24–10 Jay Perrin Decision (unanimous) UFC 278 August 20, 2022 3 5:00 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win 23–10 Cameron Else TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs. Andrade April 23, 2022 1 2:48 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Return to Bantamweight.
Loss 22–10 Cody Durden Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs. Tate November 20, 2021 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 22–9 Jeff Molina Decision (unanimous) UFC 261 April 24, 2021 3 5:00 Jacksonville, Florida, United States Return to Flyweight. Fight of the Night.
Win 23–8 Khizri Abdulaev KO (punches) WLF W.A.R.S. 41 January 3, 2020 2 3:38 Zhengzhou, China
Win 22–8 Amirlan Amirov Decision (unanimous) WLF W.A.R.S. 39 October 18, 2019 3 5:00 Zhengzhou, China Defended the WLF Bantamweight Championship.
Win 21–8 Giorgi Borashvili TKO (retirement) WLF W.A.R.S. 35 June 14, 2019 1 5:00 Zhengzhou, China
Win 20–8 Yong E Submission (armbar) WLF W.A.R.S. 31 January 3, 2019 1 3:34 Henan, China Won the WLF Bantamweight Championship.
Win 19–8 Carlos Eduardo de Azevedo Decision (unanimous) WLF W.A.R.S. 30 December 14, 2018 3 5:00 Henan, China
Win 18–8 Orazgeldi Atabayev TKO (punches) WLF W.A.R.S. 29 November 16, 2018 1 4:40 Zhengzhou, China Catchweight (128 lb) bout.
Loss 17–8 Amirlan Amirov Decision (unanimous) WLF W.A.R.S. 27 September 14, 2018 3 5:00 Zhengzhou, China
Loss 17–7 Shuo Wang Decision (unanimous) Chin Woo Men: 2017-2018 Season: Stage 10 June 10, 2018 3 5:00 Guangzhou, China
Win 17–6 Sen Yang Decision (unanimous) Chin Woo Men: 2017-2018 Season: Stage 9 May 12, 2018 3 5:00 Guangzhou, China
Loss 16–6 Jiaerken Ailimubai Decision (unanimous) Chin Woo Men: 2017-2018 Season: Stage 7 April 14, 2018 3 5:00 Guangzhou, China
Win 15–5 Vladislav Doroshenko Decision (unanimous) WLF W.A.R.S. 22 March 17, 2018 3 5:00 Kaifeng, China
Loss 14–5 Xiaolong Wu Decision (split) Chin Woo Men: 2017-2018 Season: Stage 6 March 11, 2018 3 5:00 Guangzhou, China
Win 14–4 Maksadjon Yusupov Decision (unanimous) WLF W.A.R.S. 21 January 13, 2018 3 5:00 Zhengzhou, China Catchweight (128 lb) bout.
Win 13–4 Ailiyaer Didaer Decision (unanimous) Chin Woo Men: 2017-2018 Season, Stage 1 December 9, 2017 3 5:00 Wuhan, China
Win 12–4 Kana Hyatt TKO (punches) WLF W.A.R.S. 19 November 11, 2017 1 3:24 Zhengzhou, China Catchweight (132 lb) bout.
Win 11–4 Huo You Ga Bu Decision (split) WLF W.A.R.S. 17 September 16, 2017 3 5:00 Zhengzhou, China
Win 10–4 Nakouzi TKO (punches) Guan Sheng: International Wushu Culture Festival August 10, 2017 1 2:29 Yuncheng, China
Win 9–4 Vitalii TKO (flying knee and punches) Fight King: Gold Belt Contest July 16, 2017 1 1:44 Xi'an, China
Loss 8–4 Umidjon Musayev Submission (rear-naked choke) WLF W.A.R.S. 15 June 19, 2017 3 1:01 Zhengzhou, China Catchweight (132 lb) bout.
Loss 8–3 Kai Kara-France Decision (unanimous) WLF W.A.R.S. 14 May 20, 2017 3 5:00 Zhengzhou, China Catchweight (129 lb) bout.
Win 8–2 Kirill Tropinin Decision (unanimous) WLF W.A.R.S. 12 March 11, 2017 3 5:00 Ningxiang, China
Win 7–2 Max Hunter Leali Decision (unanimous) Kung Fu World Cup 2017: Day 1 January 24, 2017 3 5:00 Ningxiang, China
Win 6–2 Martial Seguy Decision (unanimous) 100% Fight: Contenders 34 December 17, 2016 3 5:00 Aubervilliers, France Bantamweight Tournament Finals.
Win 5–2 Willy Zancanaro Decision (unanimous) 2 5:00 Bantamweight Tournament Semifinals.
Win 4–2 Ahmad Davlatov TKO (punches) WLF E.P.I.C. 9 October 24, 2016 1 1:29 Zhengzhou, China Flyweight bout.
Win 3–2 Rishat Kharisov Decision (unanimous) WLF E.P.I.C. 8 September 28, 2016 3 5:00 Zhengzhou, China
Loss 2–2 Siwuhaer Husiman Submission (rear-naked choke) CKF 66 May 4, 2016 1 1:24 Qiannan, China
Loss 2–1 Grigorii Popov Submission (rear-naked choke) WLF E.P.I.C. 2 March 12, 2016 2 4:35 Zhengzhou, China Bantamweight bout.
Win 2–0 Minghui Bai Decision (unanimous) CKF 4 December 20, 2015 3 5:00 Beijing, China Featherweight debut.
Win 1–0 Guoqing Zhong Decision (unanimous) CKF 3 November 6, 2015 3 5:00 Xi'an, China Catchweight (160 lb) bout.

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See also

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