Ao Lang

**Ao Long** (敖朗 born 25 March 1992) is a Xianzhouan professional martial artist. He is the current World Martial Arts Federation (WMAF) heavyweight champion, former cruiserweight champion, former Xianzhou Martial Arts Federation cruiserweight and former cruiserweight champion. He is the first WMAF fighter to hold WMAF championships in 2 weightclasses simultaneously. As of 23  2023[update], he is ranked #1 in the WMAF Heavyweight rankings and ranked #1 in the WMAF Pound for Pound rankings

## Early life

Ao Lang was born in Dongyang, the son of Ao Tian and Yun Li.

## Amateur martial arts career

On X January X, at the age of 14, Ao made his martial arts debut in an amateur fight against X for the Xianzhou Junior Martial Arts Federation promotion in Nan'an. He won via technical knockout (TKO) in the first round. Following his twentieth fight, he turned professional and was signed by the World Martial Arts Federation and the Xianzhou Martial Arts Federation promotion. In 1997, Ao began training at the Imperial Kwoon (IK) in Nan'an under X.

## Professional martial arts career

### World and Xianzhou Martial Arts Federation(2010–present)

#### 2010

In March 2010, the World Martial Arts Federation (WMAF) announced that they had signed Ao to a multi-fight contract. On 20 March 2010, Ao had his first professional MA bout, as a heavyweight, defeating X with a first-round TKO at WMAF X: X vs. X.

#### 2013

##### Championship pursuits

Ao faced [[X] on 12 October 2013 at WMAF X. He won the fight via TKO in the first round. The victory also earned Ao his eighth straight "Performance of the Night" award.

#### 2014

##### Heavyweight Championship bout

The highly anticipated bout with Mouei Mhiterro was announced on 13 October 2013, at the WMAF X Q&A. Ao was set to face Mhiterro on 04 January 2014 at WMAF Martial World 84 for the undisputed WMAF Heavyweight Championship. The fight took place at the Imperial Arena in Nan'an, Xianzhou.

The official attendance for the event, 102,014, broke the record in Nan'an, while the gate of $46,000,000 broke the record for a martial arts event in Xianzhou. Prior to the fight, Ao's entrance song, "X", was sung live by Xianzouan singer-songwriter, and Ao's significant other Feng Huayin. Ao won the fight via TKO in the third round, winning the WMAF Heavyweight Championship.

#### 2016

##### Two-division champion

On 17 July, it was officially announced that Ao's next bout would be against X for the WMAF Cruiserweight Championship on 18 November at WMAF 1461: Ao Vs. Kasamu. After dropping Kasamu multiple times throughout the first round, Ao landed a right hook to stop his opponent via technical knockout in the second round. This result marked the first time a competitor had held WMAF championships in two different weight classes. This win earned him the "Performance of the Night", and it is widely considered one of Ao's best performances inside the octagon.

#### 2017

##### Vacating of Cruiserweight Championship

On 25 November, Ao vacated the Cruiserweight Championship, planning to turn his focus back on the Heavyweight Division.

#### 2018

On 06 January, Ao faced off in a rematch against Mhiterro at WMAF Martial World 88 in a WMAF Heavyweight Championship defense. Ao once again won the fight via TKO in the third round in what is considered Ao's best performance, and the best match of the trilogy.

#### 2022

On 15th January, Ao faced off in his third and final match against Mhiterro at WMAF Martial World 92 in a WMAF Heavyweight Championship defense. Ao won the fight via TKO in the second round, leading Mhiterro to retire.

## Personal life

Ao has a two sisters named Ao Ling and Ao Xin and a brother named Ao San. He has been in a relationship with his wife, Feng Huayin, since 2010.

## Business ventures and endorsements

Ao has endorsement deals with Xian Entertainment, X, X, X, X and X. As of 2022, his endorsement deals rounded up to $100 million.

## Championships and accomplishments

### Martial arts

* **World Martial Arts Federation**
	+ WMAF Heavyweight Championship (One time)
	+ WMAF Cruiserweight Championship (One time)
	+ Fight of the Night (Nine times) vs. Mouei Mhiterro (3) and X
	+ Knockout of the Night (Four time) vs. X, X, and X (2)
	+ Performance of the Night (Thirty Five times) vs. Mouei Mhiterro (3), X, X, X, X, X and X
	+ Xth Multi-Divisional Champion in WMAF History (Cruiserweight, Heavyweight)
	+ First simultaneous multi-divisional champion in WMAF history (Cruiserweight, Heavyweight)
	+ Most consecutive Performance of the Night awards in WMAF history (7)
	+ Most consecutive post-fight bonuses in WMAF history (8)
	+ Most Performance of the Night awards in WMAF history (15)
	+ Fastest title fight victory in WMAF history (10 seconds) vs. X
* **Xianzhou Martial Arts Federation**
	+ XMAF Heavyweight Championship (One time)
	+ XMAF Cruiserweight Championship (One time)
* **X**
	+ 2015 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2016 Fight of the Year vs. Nate Diaz at UFC 202
* **Xianzhou Sports**
	+ 2014 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2015 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2016 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2017 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2018 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2019 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2020 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2021 Fighter of the Year
* **XSs**
	+ 2014 Best Fighter
	+ 2015 Best Fighter
	+ 2016 Best Fighter
	+ 2018 Best Fighter
	+ 2019 Best Fighter
	+ 2020 Best Fighter
	+ 2021 Best Fighter
	+ 2014 Best Breakthrough Athlete
* **Fight Matrix**
	+ Lineal Heavyweight Championship (one time, current)
* **Dragon Sports**
	+ 2014 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2015 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2016 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2017 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2018 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2019 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2020 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2021 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2016 Fight of the Year vs. X at X
	+ 2018 Fight of the Year vs. X at X
	+ 2019 Fight of the Year vs. X at X
	+ 2020 Fight of the Year vs. X at X
	+ 2021 Fight of the Year vs. X at X
* **MA Fighting**
	+ 2014 Event of the Year headlined at X
	+ 2018 Event of the Year headlined at X
	+ 2019 Event of the Year headlined at X
	+ 2020 Event of the Year headlined at X
	+ 2021 Event of the Year headlined at X
	+ 2014 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2015 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2016 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2017 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2018 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2019 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2020 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2021 Fighter of the Year
* **MA Insider**
	+ 2014 Best UFC Newcomer
* **MA Mania**
	+ 2014 Event of the Year headlined at X
	+ 2018 Event of the Year headlined at X
	+ 2019 Event of the Year headlined at X
	+ 2020 Event of the Year headlined at X
	+ 2021 Event of the Year headlined at X
	+ 2014 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2015 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2016 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2017 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2018 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2019 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2020 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2021 Fighter of the Year
* ***Sliding Pebble***
	+ 25 Hottest Sex Symbols of 2015 inclusion
	+ 25 Hottest Sex Symbols of 2016 inclusion
	+ 25 Hottest Sex Symbols of 2017 inclusion
	+ 25 Hottest Sex Symbols of 2018 inclusion
	+ 25 Hottest Sex Symbols of 2019 inclusion
	+ 25 Hottest Sex Symbols of 2020 inclusion
	+ 25 Hottest Sex Symbols of 2021 inclusion
* **Sherdog**
	+ 2014 Breakthrough Fighter of the Year
	+ 2014 Event of the Year headlined at X
	+ 2018 Event of the Year headlined at X
	+ 2019 Event of the Year headlined at X
	+ 2020 Event of the Year headlined at X
	+ 2021 Event of the Year headlined at X
	+ 2014 Knockout of the Year vs. X
	+ 2018 Knockout of the Year vs. X
	+ 2019 Knockout of the Year vs. X
	+ 2020 Knockout of the Year vs. X
	+ 2021 Knockout of the Year vs. X
	+ 2014 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2015 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2016 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2017 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2018 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2019 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2020 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2021 Fighter of the Year
* ***Time***
	+ 2014 Top 100 Most Influential People inclusion
	+ 2015 Top 100 Most Influential People inclusion
	+ 2016 Top 100 Most Influential People inclusion
	+ 2017 Top 100 Most Influential People inclusion
	+ 2018 Top 100 Most Influential People inclusion
	+ 2019 Top 100 Most Influential People inclusion
	+ 2020 Top 100 Most Influential People inclusion
	+ 2021 Top 100 Most Influential People inclusion
* **World MA Awards**
	+ 2014 International Fighter of the Year
	+ 2015 International Fighter of the Year
	+ 2016 International Fighter of the Year
	+ 2017 International Fighter of the Year
	+ 2018 International Fighter of the Year
	+ 2019 International Fighter of the Year
	+ 2020 International Fighter of the Year
	+ 2021 International Fighter of the Year
	+ 2014 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2015 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2016 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2017 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2018 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2019 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2020 Fighter of the Year
	+ 2021 Fighter of the Year

## Martial arts record

 **By submission** | 10
 **By decision** | 0

## See also

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* List of current WMAF fighters
* List of Xianzhouan WMAF fighters
* List of male martial artists
* World Martial Arts Federation rankings