Best Chinese UFC Fighters

The nation of China has become well-represented within the UFC. There are now more Chinese UFC fighters than ever who are making their presence felt within Mama’s biggest organization.

Here is a list of the best Chinese UFC fighters currently fighting within the promotion. Check out these talented fighters below and use this bet365 bonus code link to bet on their next fights. 

Zhang Weili

Out of all of the best Chinese UFC fighters who have ever stepped into the octagon, Zhang Weili is the greatest. Zhang Weili is the reigning and defending undisputed UFC Strawweight champion, who is on her 2nd title reign.

The reigning champion came into the UFC in the late 2010s and quickly made her presence felt. She pulled off multiple impressive wins against the best strawweight in the world.

This includes putting on some of the best fights in women’s MMA history against Rose Namajunas and Joanna Champion. Since regaining her title from Carla Esparza, Weili has continued to add to her impressive legacy.

UFC fans can expect more impressive performances from the champ and for Zhang to put her name among the sport’s greats.

Li Jingliang

Li Jinglian is easily one of the best Chinese UFC fighters in the organization and the longest-tenured Chinese fighter. “The Leech” currently holds the record among Chinese UFC fighters with seventeen UFC bouts and counting.

Jinglian made his UFC debut in 2014 and has become a mainstay within the welterweight division. During his now 10-year UFC run, Li has earned five POTN bonuses with impressive performances.

He is also currently tied for 2nd among welterweights with 8 knockout wins within the division. Don’t be shocked to see Jingliang make a run at becoming the welterweight KO king in the future.

Xiaonan Yan

Not to be overshadowed by Weili Zhang, Xiaonan Yan is also one of the best Chinese UFC fighters currently competing. Yan holds the prestigious honor of being the first Chinese female fighter to compete in the UFC.

Since making her UFC debut in, “Nine” has pulled off some impressive wins against top-ranked opponents. She has beaten everyone from Claudia Gadelha, Angela Hill, Mackenzie Dern, and former champ Jessica Andrade.

Her last win against Andrade earned Yan a title shot against Weili for the strawweight title, which took place in China. Despite losing a decision, “Nine” is still among the best strawweight in the world and will bounce back.

Song Yadong

Song Yadong is one of the best Chinese UFC fighters, who is making a name for themselves in the bantamweight division. Yadong is currently the #7 ranked bantamweight in the UFC, who has impressed fans with some good performances.

Some of his biggest wins include stopping Marlon Moraes, Ricky Simon, and a decision win over Marlon Vera. The young Chinese fighters have also performed well against other top contenders like Cory Sandhagen and former champion Petr Yan.

We can expect to see more of Yong having good fights and fighting more top contenders has tried to become champion.

Alatengheili

The last athlete on our list of the current best Chinese UFC fighters list is “The Mongolian Knight” Alatengheili. Since coming into the UFC in 2019, “The Mongolian Knight” has really evolved as a fighter. 

Alatengheili has gone 5-2 in his current UFC run to boost his record to 16-9-2.  His latest decision win against Kleydson Rodrigues was one of his best performances, which helped move him up the bantamweight ranks.