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Aori Qileng
Chinese mixed martial artist From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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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]
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Mixed martial arts career
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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]
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Championships and accomplishments
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Jeff Molina[12]
- Wu Lin Feng
- WLF Bantamweight Championship (One time)
- One successful title defence
- WLF Bantamweight Championship (One time)
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| 38 matches | 25 wins | 12 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 1 |
| By submission | 1 | 3 |
| By decision | 16 | 8 |
| No contests | 1 | |
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