- Bao Li Gao
Bao Li Gao (pronouced similar to " ball li gall) also know as "Son of the Grassland" and "Muay Thai Killer" is a Chinese fighter born in the Inner Mongolia Province. He is currently fighting the
Art of War Fighting Championship s.Personal Statistics
Nickname: Chinese (Pinyin): cao yuan jiao zi, Son of the Grassland (refering to Inner Mongolia), Muay Thai Killer
Birth Place: China or (People's Republic of China)
Province: Inner Mongolia
Birth Date: 10/24/1980
Nationality: ChineseSan Shou record (total): 48-6-0 (wins-losses-draws)
Fighting Style:San Shou (San Da), Shuai JiaoOverview
He is 5 ft 10.5 inches tall and fights at 85 kg or 185 lbs (in the AOWFC). He was the King of San Da champion in 2002 and 2003, IKF Super Middleweight champion in San Shou, and the biggest winner of the 2003 Muay Thai Vs San Da Challenge held in Bangkok, Thailand (where he became the first Chinese fighter to knockout a Muay Thai champion from the Lumpinee and Rachadamnern circuits; this is where he also got his nickname "Muay Thai Killer"). Furthermore he is known for his participation in Kyokushankan vs San Da tournament against a Russian national team, is the winner of China's Kung Fu Kings tournament, and also the winner of Hero Legends Event (which is one of China's top events influenced by K-1). He is also currently the No. 1 ranked IKF Super Middleweight fighter (SSR), and in general he is one of the most well-known fighters in China. He is currently fighting in the aforementioned Art of War Fighting Championships in China, having made the move from standup martial arts to mixed martial arts. He currently holds a short but undefeated resume of 4-0-0 (wins-losses-draws). 3 of his mma fights have ended by some form of knockout and 1 by submission.
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Martial Arts Background
Bao Li Gao's background lies mainly in San Shou (also known as San Da or Sanda; which is very much a combat adapted form of kung fu that in corporates kicks, knees, elbows, punching, throws, and takedowns). He is also doing training in Shuai Jiao (which is a traditional style of chinese/mongolian wrestling), and brazilian Jiu Jitsu since he has crossed over to MMA. However his main asset still lies in his striking.
MMA Fight Log
EVENT: AOW 10: Final Conflict, OPPONENT: Vishal Balkwade, RESULT: WIN by TKO RD1, TIME: 4:52
EVENT: AOW 8, OPPONENT: Jeong Ho Lee, RESULT: WIN by TKO RD2, TIME: 0:57
EVENT: AOW 6, OPPONENT: Robert Sothman, RESULT: WIN by TKO RD1, TIME: N/A (corner stoppage)
EVENT: AOW 5, OPPONENT: Zhang Chuan Long, RESULT: WIN by Submission RD1, TIME: 1:45
Related Chinese Fighters
Liu Hailong Yuan YuBao Wang Qiang(Fighter) Zhang Tie Quan References
International Kickboxing Federation website: http://www.ikfkickboxing.com/Art of WarTM Fighting Championship: http://www.mmachina.com:81/en/?q=nodeSherdog.com: http://www.sherdog.comJournal of Chinese Martial Science: http://crane.50megs.com/index6x.htmMMAWEEKLY.com: http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=5294&zoneid=13http://www.fightauthority.com/watch.php?ytv=c75rK4Vvsb4http://www.superkarate.ru/turn/kan/kyokushin_vs_sanda4.htmhttp://travel.ec-t.com/mall/c101/s25736/kickboxing/baoligao.asp
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