UFC "Mongolian Murderer" Aoriqileng Record: 26-13-0
BantamweightRecord26-13-0
Age32
DivisionBantamweight · #135
Combat Edge Elo1621
Last fightMay 30 2026
Aoriqileng has a 26-13-0 professional record and is 32 years old in the Bantamweight division, representing Fight Ready. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Aoriqileng bio
Personal background
Aoriqileng, who fights under the nickname "The Mongolian Murderer," is a Chinese bantamweight in the UFC. Born June 25, 1993, in Xilingol, Inner Mongolia, he is an ethnic Mongolian who grew up in a herding family on the grasslands — a name that translates to "universe" in Mongolian. His athletic path ran through Sanda, the Chinese kickboxing discipline, which he trained at a sports institute before transitioning to full mixed martial arts. The 5'7" bantamweight, who carries a 69-inch reach, accumulated a long list of regional Sanda accolades before MMA, and now trains in the United States at Fight Ready in Arizona while retaining ties to his Chinese roots and earlier base at the UFC Performance Institute in Shanghai.
Path to the UFC
Aoriqileng turned professional in 2015 and built his career almost entirely on China's regional circuit, fighting most prominently in Wu Lin Feng (WLF), the country's top MMA promotion, where he won the bantamweight championship and defended it. The road was not without obstacles — he absorbed an early lesson in a 2017 decision loss to future UFC flyweight Kai Kara-France — but he entered the UFC on a six-fight winning streak, signed directly off his WLF run rather than through the Contender Series. He made his promotional debut at UFC 261 in April 2021.
Finding his footing
The transition was rocky at first. Aoriqileng dropped his UFC debut by unanimous decision to Jeff Molina in April 2021, then lost a second straight decision to Cody Durden later that year. He steadied the ship in 2022, opening with a first-round TKO of Cameron Else and following it with a unanimous-decision win over Jay Perrin at UFC 278. That two-fight run established him as a legitimate roster member after the difficult start.
Building a UFC résumé
The years since have been a mix of hard tests and resilience. A first-round knockout loss to Aiemann Zahabi in June 2023 was a setback, but Aoriqileng answered with a unanimous-decision win over Johnny Munoz Jr. later that year. A 2024 bout with unbeaten Daniel Marcos ended in a no-contest after an accidental groin kick, and he then dropped a decision to top prospect Raul Rosas Jr. at UFC 306. He rebounded in spectacular fashion in October 2025 with a first-round TKO of veteran Cody Gibson, before a 2026 TKO loss to Cody Haddon. He carries a professional record of 26–13.
Fighting style
Aoriqileng is fundamentally a Sanda striker who has rounded out his game into a complete MMA package, describing himself as a fighter who works on "everything — striking, boxing, wrestling, grappling." His record reflects that pressure-fighting identity: 9 of his 26 wins have come by knockout and 16 by decision, with a finish rate near 38 percent that points to a volume striker who can hurt opponents but often wins on activity and toughness. His knockout power is real, as the stoppages of Cody Gibson and Cameron Else demonstrate, but his losses — several by decision and a few by submission — show that elite grapplers and sharper technicians at 135 pounds can outpoint or out-position him. He remains a durable, aggressive presence who is most dangerous when he can dictate a striking pace.
Career highlights
- WLF bantamweight champion — won and defended a title on China's premier MMA promotion before signing directly with the UFC.
- First-round TKO of Cody Gibson — a 2025 stoppage of a seasoned veteran that ranks among his most emphatic UFC performances.
- Pioneering Mongolian fighter — one of the few ethnic Mongolians from Inner Mongolia to reach the UFC, carrying a deep Sanda pedigree onto the global stage.
Career snapshot
Aoriqileng career snapshot
Elo Combat Edge Elo
1621Solid ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#1083
Bantamweight#135of 167 active
Peak1634
Last move-13
Career-high 1634 Elo after defeatingCody Gibson (2025-10-18)
Similar Elo in Bantamweight
Aoriqileng quick answers
What is Aoriqileng's record?
Aoriqileng's professional MMA record is 26-13-0.
How old is Aoriqileng?
Aoriqileng is 32 years old.
What weight class is Aoriqileng?
Aoriqileng fights at Bantamweight in UFC.
How tall is Aoriqileng?
Aoriqileng is 5'7" tall with a 69" reach.
How much does Aoriqileng weigh?
Aoriqileng competes at Bantamweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 135 lbs.
What is Aoriqileng's Combat Edge Elo?
Aoriqileng's Combat Edge Elo is 1621, with a peak Elo of 1634.
When was Aoriqileng's last fight?
Aoriqileng's latest tracked pro fight was against Cody Haddon at UFC Fight Night on May 30 2026.
What is Aoriqileng's recent form?
Aoriqileng's recent tracked pro form is L-W-L-W-L over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Aoriqileng usually win?
Aoriqileng's 26 recorded wins include 9 knockouts, 1 submissions, and 16 decisions, with 38% ending before the final bell.
9 Wins by knockout
1 Wins by submission
16 Wins by decision
2 Loss by knockout
3 Loss by submission
8 Loss by decision
Aoriqileng stats
Record : 26 / 13 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
4.69Fighter 3.23Division average
Significant striking accuracy
50%Fighter 43%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
5.47Fighter 3.78Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
49%Fighter 55%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
1.20Fighter 1.55Division average
Takedown accuracy
47%Fighter 36%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
58%Fighter 56%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0Fighter 0.55Division average
Pro fight history
Result Opponent Method Time Round Event Date Fight details
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