Aori Qileng

Aori Qileng (; born June 25, 1993), sometimes written as Aoriqileng 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.

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.

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.

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

Aori faced Cody Durden on November 20, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 198. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.

Aori faced Cameron Else on April 23, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 205. He won the fight via technical knockout in the first round.

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

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

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

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

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

Aori faced Cody Gibson on October 18, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 262. He won the fight by technical knockout 21 seconds into the first round. This fight earned him his first Performance of the Night award.

Aori faced Cody Haddon on May 30, 2026, at UFC Fight Night 277. He lost the fight by technical knockout via knees to the body and punches in the second round.

Aori faced Kai Asakura on August 29, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 286. He lost the fight by technical knockout in the second round.

Championships and accomplishments Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight of the Night (One time)