Bao Quach (born September 4, 1979) is an American featherweight professional mixed martial artist who has fought for Bellator, Affliction, M-1 Global, EliteXC, Strikeforce, World Extreme Cagefighting, King of the Cage, and Shooto promotions.

Bao Quach
Born (1979-09-04) September 4, 1979 (age 44)[1]
Huntington Beach, California, U.S.[2]
Other namesThe Taz
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)[1]
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)[1]
DivisionFeatherweight
Fighting out ofIrvine, California, U.S.
TeamRounders MMA
Rank  Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2001–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total30
Wins19
By knockout5
By submission4
By decision10
Losses10
By knockout4
By submission3
By decision3
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background edit

Quach is originally from Huntington Beach, California, the son of Vietnamese parents, and attended Dana Hills High School where he excelled in wrestling and was a state qualifier. He continued wrestling at Cerritos College before earning a degree from Cal State Fullerton.[3]

Affliction: Day of Reckoning edit

Bao Quach agreed to step in for Mark Hominick to face LC Davis at Affliction: Day of Reckoning as Hominick was forced off due to contracting pneumonia.[4] This was Bao's first fight since coming back from his injury which cancelled his 140 lb EliteXC Featherweight Championship fight with Wilson Reis back in September.[5] Quach lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Filmography and other media edit

Bao was featured in the video game “MMA Supremacy”

Mixed martial arts record edit

Professional record breakdown
30 matches 19 wins 10 losses
By knockout 5 4
By submission 4 3
By decision 10 3
Draws 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 19–10–1 Alvin Cacdac Submission (triangle/armbar) M-1 Challenge 30: Zavurov vs. Enomoto December 9, 2011 1 3:33 Costa Mesa, California, United States
Win 18–10–1 Jeff Willingham TKO (punches) Lords of Combat – Lords of SoCal: Round 1 September 17, 2010 1 2:40 Irvine, California, United States
Loss 17–10–1 Georgi Karakhanyan KO (knee and punches) Bellator 13 April 8, 2010 1 4:05 Hollywood, Florida, United States
Win 17–9–1 Aaron Miller Submission (armbar) Respect in the Cage September 20, 2009 2 1:44 Pico Rivera, California, United States
Win 16–9–1 Tito Jones Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Evangelista vs. Aina May 15, 2009 3 5:00 Fresno, California, United States
Loss 15–9–1 LC Davis Decision (unanimous) Affliction: Day of Reckoning Jan 24, 2009 3 5:00 Anaheim, California, United States
Win 15–8–1 Mark Oshiro Decision (unanimous) ICON Sport: Hard Times August 2, 2008 3 5:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Wins Icon Sport 140 lb North American Championship
Win 14–8–1 Armando Sanchez Submission (kimura) CXF: Uprising in Upland June 14, 2008 1 0:50 Upland, California, United States
Win 13–8–1 Doug Evans TKO (punches) ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series April 5, 2008 1 0:55 Friant, California, United States
Win 12–8–1 Bobby McMaster Decision (unanimous) ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series January 25, 2008 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 11–8–1 Chris David Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Arch Rivals October 27, 2007 3 5:00 Reno, Nevada, United States
Win 10–8–1 Tenkei Fujimiya Decision (split) Shooto: The Arrival: This is Shooto August 18, 2007 3 5:00 Irvine, California, United States
Win 9–8–1 Del Hawkins TKO (elbows) IFO: Eastman vs. Kimmons July 7, 2007 1 4:52 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 8–8–1 Rex Payne KO (punch) No Limits: Proving Ground April 21, 2007 1 1:34 Irvine, California, United States
Win 7–8–1 Armando Sanchez TKO (punches) Invincible: Fist of Fury II November 18, 2006 1 1:01 Ontario, California, United States
Loss 6–8–1 Wagnney Fabiano KO (head kick) APEX: Evolution June 10, 2006 1 4:50 Quebec, Canada
Draw 6–7–1 Hatsu Hioki Draw Shooto: Gig Central 9 February 26, 2006 3 5:00 Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Loss 6–7 Rumina Sato Submission (armbar) Shooto Hawaii: Souljah Fight Night July 9, 2004 1 3:03 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Loss 6–6 Hideki Kadowaki Submission (rear naked choke) Shooto - Year End Show 2003 December 14, 2003 3 4:40 Chiba, Japan
Win 6–5 Cole Escovedo Decision (split) Gladiator Challenge 15 April 13, 2003 2 5:00 Porterville, California, United States
Win 5–5 Naoya Uematsu Decision (unanimous) Shooto - Treasure Hunt 10 September 16, 2002 2 5:00 Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Loss 4–5 Jeff Curran Decision (majority) WEC 4 August 31, 2002 3 5:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win 4–4 David Padilla Decision (unanimous) Warriors Quest 6: Best of the Best August 3, 2002 2 5:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Loss 3–4 Richard Crunkilton KO (punches) UA 2: The Gathering March 16, 2002 2 1:20 Cabazon, California, United States
Loss 3–3 David Yeung Decision (majority) Warriors Quest 3: Punishment in Paradise December 1, 2001 2 5:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Loss 3–2 Juliano Prado Submission (choke) GC 8: School Yard Brawls November 17, 2001 3 3:01 Friant, California, United States
Win 3–1 Kenny Tenorio Submission (armbar) KOTC 9: Showtime June 23, 2001 1 2:54 San Jacinto, California, United States
Loss 2–1 Greg Mayer KO (punches) KOTC 8: Bombs Away April 29, 2001 1 0:17 Williams, California, United States
Win 2–0 Dave Hisquierdo Decision (unanimous) GC 3: Showdown at Soboba April 7, 2001 3 5:00 Friant, California, United States
Win 1–0 Joe Camacho Decision (split) GC 2: Collision at Colusa February 18, 2001 3 5:00 Friant, California, United States

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b c Bao Quach MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography. Sherdog.com. Retrieved on 2013-03-22.
  2. ^ Bao Quach Fight Stats. baoquach.com
  3. ^ "About Bao". Archived from the original on 2014-07-24. Retrieved 2014-01-01.
  4. ^ Jesse Holland (January 13, 2009) Affliction 'Day of reckoning': Bo Quach replaces Mark Hominick against L.C. Davis. mmamania.com
  5. ^ 5 Oz. Exclusive: Murphy and Quach off of Sept. 26 ShoXC card. Five Ounces of Pain. Retrieved on 2013-03-22.

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