Bao Li Gao also known as "Son of the Grassland" and "Muay Thai Killer," is a Chinese

China

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 San Shou

San shou

Sanshou or Sanda or an "unsanctioned fight" is a Chinese hand-to-hand self-defense system and combat sport. Sanshou is a martial art which was originally developed by the Chinese military based upon the intense study and practices of traditional Kung Fu and modern combat fighting techniques; it...

 fighter and mixed martial artist born in the Inner Mongolia Province. He is currently fighting the Art of War Fighting Championship

Art of War Fighting Championship

The Art of War Fighting Championship is the primary Chinese professional mixed martial arts promotion based in Beijing, China. The Chinese title "英雄榜" literally translated means "Gathering of Heroes." Art of War FC has no relation to the defunct US MMA promotion Art of War Undisputed Arena...

s in the Super Middleweight division.

Overview

Bao Li Gao 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 knock out a Muay Thai champion from the Lumpinee and Rajadamnern

Rajadamnern Stadium

Rajadamnern Boxing Stadium or, in Thai, Sanam Muay Rajadamnern , is an indoor sporting arena located in Bangkok, Thailand. Along with Lumpinee Stadium, the Rajadamnern is one of the two main stadiums for modern Muay Thai...

 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 the Hero Legends Event (which is one of China's top events influenced by K-1). He is also currently the number 1-ranked IKF Super Middleweight fighter (SSR), and in general he is one of the best 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). Three of his MMA fights have ended by some form of knockout and one by submission.

Martial arts background

Bao Li Gao's background lies mainly in Sanshou (also known as Sanda; which is a combat adapted form of kung fu that incorporates 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 record (total): 48-6-0 (KO wins:21- Sub wins:16- Dec wins:11- KO losses:1- Sub losses:4- Dec Losses:1)

Fighting style: Sanshou, Shuai Jiao

Mixed martial arts record

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|Win
|align=center|4-0
|  Vishal Balkwade
|TKO (Strikes)
|Art of War

Art of War Fighting Championship

The Art of War Fighting Championship is the primary Chinese professional mixed martial arts promotion based in Beijing, China. The Chinese title "英雄榜" literally translated means "Gathering of Heroes." Art of War FC has no relation to the defunct US MMA promotion Art of War Undisputed Arena...

 10: Final Conflict
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|1
|4:52
|Beijing, China
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|Win
|align=center|3-0
|  Jeong Ho Lee
|TKO (stomps)
|Art of War 8
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|align=center|2
|align=center|0:57
|Beijing, China
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|Win
|align=center|2-0
|  Robert Sothman
|TKO (corner stoppage)
|Art of War Fighting Championship

Art of War Fighting Championship

The Art of War Fighting Championship is the primary Chinese professional mixed martial arts promotion based in Beijing, China. The Chinese title "英雄榜" literally translated means "Gathering of Heroes." Art of War FC has no relation to the defunct US MMA promotion Art of War Undisputed Arena...

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|align=center|1
|align=center|0:20
|Beijing, China
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|Win
|align=center|1-0
|  Zhang Chuan Long
|Submission (rear naked choke)
|Art of War Fighting Championship

Art of War Fighting Championship

The Art of War Fighting Championship is the primary Chinese professional mixed martial arts promotion based in Beijing, China. The Chinese title "英雄榜" literally translated means "Gathering of Heroes." Art of War FC has no relation to the defunct US MMA promotion Art of War Undisputed Arena...

 5
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|align=center|1
|align=center|1:45
|Beijing, China
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