Full Name:
Bailey Rach
Age:
23
Where were you born:
Bundaberg
Where do you live:
Sunshine Coast
Which gym do you train out of:
Oasis Fight Academy
Who are your coaches:
John Martin Fraser, Ryan Doyle, Jordan Scouse
What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
White Belt BJJ, 3-1 Boxing, 2-0 Muay Thai, 1-1 MMA
What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
I played field hockey until I was 16 years old.
When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
I started boxing at 19, then transitioned to Muay Thai when I was 21. Then, for the last year and a half, I’ve been doing MMA and have been taking it seriously for a little over a year.
Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
I love all of it, but especially love the boxing and wrestling components.
What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My greatest strength is my athleticism and the amount of work I put into my training.
How would you describe your fighting style:
Sprawl and brawl with good boxing fundamentals.
What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — it’s the greatest expression of physicality, mental toughness, and skill.
Who is your favourite athlete:
Ilia Topuria
Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Ilia Topuria
What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Immediate: get back in the win column after the results of my last fight.
Long-term: become a professional MMA fighter.
When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
An exciting fight — something that could end at any second.
How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
A striking match on the feet with a 3-2 combo finish.
A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
Just a thank you to everyone who supports me and appreciates it so much.
Instagram: @baileyrhach10
Watch Bailey Rach fight at Eternal MMA 98 on Saturday, September 13
