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Jorina Baars

Jorina Baars (born 18 October 1988) is a Dutch female Muay Thai kickboxer, based in Den Helder, Netherlands. She has competed professionally since 2004 and is the current ISKA Welterweight World Muay Thai champion, Lion Fight Women's World Welterweight Champion and the Enfusion Women's Featherweight Champion.[1][2][3]

Jorina Baars
Born (1988-10-18) 18 October 1988 (age 35)
Den Helder, Netherlands
NationalityNetherlands Dutch
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight143 lb (65 kg; 10.2 st)
DivisionWelterweight
Featherweight (Muay Thai)
Reach72.0 in (183 cm)
StyleBoxing, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Dutch Muay Thai,
Kickboxing record
Total49
Wins44
By knockout18
Losses2
Draws3
Mixed martial arts record
Total4
Wins1
By submission1
Losses3
By knockout3
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

As of September 2022, she is ranked as the #5 female pound for pound fighter in the world by Combat Press,[4] and #4 by Beyond Kick.[5]

Early life edit

Baars started training in kickboxing at the age of 7, and she had her first bout at the age of 12. She was very close to her father, who used to watch all of her fights until his untimely passing.[6]

Martial arts career edit

Kickboxing edit

Jorina Baars made her debut in 2000, with a win over Tatjana Bosman. Over the next eight years, she amassed an undefeated record of 22 wins and three draws. During this time she achieved two notable wins over Hatice Ozyurt, and a win against Nong Toom.[7]

In 2009, she participated in the ISKA World Championship Thaiboxing, where she faced Helene Garnett for the ISKA Women's World Muay Thai Welterweight Title. Baars won the fight by a split decision.[8][9]

During Gladiators of the Cathedral II Baars fought Chantal Ughi for the ITMF European Championship. Baars won a split decision.[10]

Lion Fight edit

After another four wins, she fought Cristiane Justino for the inaugural Lion Fight Muay Thai Women's World Welterweight Championship. Baars won a unanimous decision.[11][12] Her first title defense was a rematch against Chantal Ughi.[13] Baars won the fight by TKO, after Ughi retired after the third round.[14] Her second title defense came against Martina Jindrová during Lion Fight 25. Baars won a unanimous decision.[15] The third title defense came during Lion Fight 31 against Angela Whitley. Baars won a unanimous decision.[16]

ONE Championship edit

After winning another four fights against Irene Martens,[17] Athina Efmorfiadi,[18] Anke Van Gestel and Amel Dehby,[19] Baars signed with ONE Championship. She made her promotional debut during ONE Championship: Age Of Dragons against Christina Breuer. Baars suffered her first career loss, by a split decision.[20][21] Her loss to Breuer was nominated for 2019 Combat Press Kickboxing Robbery of the Year.[22]

Return to Lion Fight edit

In 2021, Baars signed a new contract with Lion Fight.[23] She was scheduled to face Claire Clements in her promotional debut, at Lion Fight 68 on 22 August 2021.[24] Baars won the fight by unanimous decision.[25]

Enfusion edit

Baars faced Sarah Worsfold for the vacant Enfusion Women's Featherweight Championship at Enfusion 109 on 18 June 2022.[26] She won the fight by unanimous decision.[27] Baars made her first title defense against Erica Björnestrand at Enfusion 116 on 19 November 2022. She won the fight by unanimous decision.[28] Baars made her second title defense against Emma Abrahamsson at Enfusion 120 on 18 March 2023.[29] She won the fight by a fourth-round technical knockout.[30] Baars made her third defense against Lea Zufle at Enfusion 130 on 25 November 2023. She won the fight by unanimous decision.[31]

Mixed martial arts edit

Baars made her MMA debut against Cindy Dandois in 2011. Dandois won by TKO at the end of the second round.[32] She suffered TKO losses to Danielle West[33] and Maria Hougaard.[34] Her first and, so far, only win came through a submission, against Alexandra Buch.[35]

Championships and awards edit

Kickboxing edit

Muay Thai edit

  • AwakeningFighters.com
    • 2015 Inspirational Female Fighter of the Year [36]
    • 2015 Fight of the Year vs. Martina Jindrová at Lion Fight 25[36]
    • 2014 Fight of the Year vs. Cristiane Justino at Lion Fight 14[37]
    • 2014 Most Viewed Female Fighter[38]
  • Lion Fight
    • 2014 Lion Fight Women's World Welterweight Champion (inaugural; 3 defenses)
  • International Sport Karate Association
    • 2009 – ISKA World Welterweight Title (66 kg)[39]
  • Other
    • 2012 – Amazon of K-1 Muay Thai Grand Prix (Winner)
    • 2011 – National Dutch Title (147 lbs)

Muay Thai and Kickboxing record edit

Kickboxing & Muay Thai Record
44 Wins (18 (T)KO's), 2 Losses, 3 Draws
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time Record
25 November 2023 Win   Lea Zufle Enfusion 130   Alkmaar, Netherlands Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00 44–2–3
Defends the Enfusion Women's Featherweight Championship.
18 March 2023 Win   Emma Abrahamsson Enfusion 120   Alkmaar, Netherlands TKO (Body strike) 4 43–2–3
Defends the Enfusion Women's Featherweight Championship.
19 November 2022 Win   Erica Björnestrand Enfusion 116   Groningen, Netherlands Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00 42–2–3
Defends the Enfusion Women's Featherweight Championship.
18 June 2022 Win   Sarah Worsfold Enfusion 109   Groningen, Netherlands Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00 41–2–3
Wins the inaugural Enfusion Women's Featherweight Championship.
22 August 2021 Win   Claire Clements Lion Fight 68   Glasgow, Scotland Decision (unanimous) 5 3:00 40–2–3
16 November 2019 Loss   Christina Breuer ONE Championship: Age Of Dragons   Beijing, China Decision (split) 3 5:00 39–2–3
22 September 2018 Win   Amel Dehby WFL: Final 8 World Grand Prix   Almere, Netherlands KO (Knee) 1 2:03 39–1–3
6 April 2018 Win   Athina Efmorfiadi Bellator Kickboxing 9   Budapest, Hungary TKO (Knees) 2 2:28 38–1–3
23 September 2017 Win   Anke Van Gestel Bellator Kickboxing 7   San Jose, CA Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00 37–1–3
14 April 2017 Win   Irene Martens Bellator Kickboxing 6: Budapest   Budapest, Hungary TKO 3 2:55 36–1–3
2 September 2016 Win   Angela Whitley Lion Fight 31   Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00 35–1–3
Retains the Lion Fight Muay Thai Women's World Welterweight Championship.
4 March 2016 Win   Stephanie Glew Caged Muay Thai 8   Logan City, Queensland, Australia Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00 34–1–3
23 October 2015 Win   Martina Jindrová Lion Fight 25   Temecula, California, United States Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00 33–1–3
Retains the Lion Fight Muay Thai Women's World Welterweight Championship.
July 2015 Win   Gaenpet Mor RattanaBundit   Thailand TKO 1 32–1–3
20 February 2015 Win   Chantal Ughi Lion Fight 20   Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States TKO (Retirement) 3 3:00 31–1–3
Retains the Lion Fight Muay Thai Women's World Welterweight Championship.
28 March 2014 Win   Cristiane Justino Lion Fight 14   Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00 30–1–3
Wins the inaugural Lion Fight Muay Thai Women's World Welterweight Championship.
8 September 2012 Win   Katrin Dirheimer Amazon of K1 Grand Prix Final   Herne, Germany Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00 29–1–3
8 September 2012 Win   Martina Jindrová Amazon of K1 Grand Prix Semi-Finals   Herne, Germany Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00 28–1–3
8 September 2012 Win   Julia Symannek Amazon of K1 Grand Prix Quarter-Finals   Herne, Germany TKO 2 27–1–3
12 November 2011 Win   Anissa Haddaoui   Den Helder, Netherlands TKO 4 26–1–3
17 October 2009 Win   Chantal Ughi Gladiators of the Cathedral II   Den Helder, Netherlands Split Decision 5 3:00 25–1–3
Wins the ITMF European Championship
26 September 2009 Loss[40][41]   Orinta van der Zee Time2Fight Ladies Tournament Final   Hoorn, Netherlands 5 3:00 24–1–3
26 September 2009 Win   Najat Hasnouni-Alaoui Time2Fight Ladies Tournament Semifinals   Hoorn, Netherlands 24–0–3
29 March 2009 Win   Helene Garnett ISKA World Championship Thaiboxing   Sheffield, England Split Decision 5 2:00 23–0–3
Wins the ISKA Ladies World Welterweight Championship
22 November 2008 Win   Rachida Hilali Only the Strongest   Ter Apel, Netherlands Decision 5 2:00 22–0–3
5 October 2008 Win   Najat Hasnouni-Alaoui KOE: Tough Is Not Enough   Rotterdam, Netherlands Decision 3 3:00 21–0–3
23 March 2008 Win   Cindy Venema   Utrecht, Netherlands Decision 20–0–3
24 November 2007 Win   Deborah Simabuku Only the Strongest   Ter Apel, Netherlands TKO 3 19–0–3
14 October 2007 Win   Nong Toom Battle of Arnhem 6   Arnhem, Netherlands Decision 3 3:00 18–0–3
25 November 2006 Win   Loli Muñoz Garcia Only the Strongest   Ter Apel, Netherlands Decision 3 3:00 17–0–3
3 June 2006 Win   Hatice Ozyurt Thai Boxing Gala   Den Helder, Netherlands TKO 3 16–0–3
15 April 2006 Win   Chajmaa Bellakhal Thai Boxing Gala   Eindhoven, Netherlands Decision 3 3:00 15–0–3
5 February 2006 Win   Marloes Merza Stare Down City   Oostzaan, Netherlands Decision 5 3:00 14–0–3
26 November 2005 Win   Hatice Ozyurt   Netherlands, Decision 5 13–0–3
25 June 2005 Win   Jennifer Trustfull   Deventer, Netherlands TKO 5 12–0–3
14 May 2005 Win   Debbie Blok   Den Helder, Netherlands KO 4 11–0–3
26 March 2005 Win   Janneke van Heteren   Netherlands, KO 1 10–0–3
13 February 2005 Win   Anna Zieglerova Gym Alkmaar Fight Gala   Alkmaar, Netherlands KO 2 9–0–3
19 December 2004 Draw   Marloes Merza Stare Down City   Landsmeer, Netherlands Decision 8–0–3
2004 Win   Jorien de Ruyter   Netherlands, Decision 8–0–2
10 April 2004 Win   Kateřina Svobodová Stare Down City   Landsmeer,Netherlands KO 7–0–2
? Win   Marloes Merza   Landsmeer, Netherlands Decision 6–0–2
? Win   Rayen Aydin   Netherlands, TKO 1 0:40 5–0–2
19 October 2003 Draw   Patricia Mannaart   Zaandam, Netherlands Decision 4–0–2
? Win   Raquel Koster   Netherlands, Decision 4–0–1
? Win   Raquel Koster   Netherlands, Decision 3–0–1
? Draw   Tatjana Bosman   Netherlands, Decision 2–0–1
May or 8 October 2001[42][43] Win   Kyle Jon Open Dutch Youth Championship   Netherlands, TKO 2–0
? Win   Tatjana Bosman Open Dutch Youth Championship   Netherlands, TKO 1–0
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Mixed martial arts record edit

Professional record breakdown
4 matches 1 win 3 losses
By knockout 0 3
By submission 1 0
By decision 0 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 1–3 Maria Hougaard Djursaa TKO (retirement) European MMA 5: Frederiksberg 26 April 2013 2 5:00 Frederiksberg, Denmark
Win 1–2 Alexandra Buch Submission (guillotine choke) MMAB - MMA Bundesliga 1 2 February 2013 1 0:52 Herne, Germany
Loss 0–2 Danielle West TKO (punches) Girl Fights Only 7 12 February 2012 3 N/A Netherlands
Loss 0–1 Cindy Dandois TKO (punches) Staredown 9 March 2011 2 4:50 Antwerp, Belgium

See also edit

References edit

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External links edit

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