Jorina Baars

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Jorina Baars
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Born (1988-10-18) October 18, 1988 (age 35)
Den Helder, Netherlands
Nationality Flag of the Netherlands.svg Dutch
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight143 lb (65 kg; 10.2 st)
Division Welterweight
Featherweight (Muay Thai)
Reach72.0 in (183 cm)
Style Boxing, 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

Jorina Baars (born October 18, 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]

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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

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

Kickboxing

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

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

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

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 August 22, 2021. [24] Baars won the fight by unanimous decision. [25]

Enfusion

Baars faced Sarah Worsfold for the vacant Enfusion Women's Featherweight Championship at Enfusion 109 on June 18, 2022. [26] She won the fight by unanimous decision. [27] Baars made her first title defense against Erica Björnestrand at Enfusion 116 on November 19, 2022. She won the fight by unanimous decision. [28] Baars made her second title defense against Emma Abrahamsson at Enfusion 120 on March 18, 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 November 25, 2023. She won the fight by unanimous decision. [31]

Mixed martial arts

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

Kickboxing

Muay Thai

Muay Thai and Kickboxing record

Kickboxing & Muay Thai Record
44 Wins (18 (T)KO's), 2 Losses, 3 Draws
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTimeRecord
November 25, 2023Win Flag of Germany.svg Lea ZufleEnfusion 130 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Alkmaar, Netherlands Decision (Unanimous)53:0044–2–3
Defends the Enfusion Women's Featherweight Championship.
March 18, 2023Win Flag of Sweden.svg Emma AbrahamssonEnfusion 120 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Alkmaar, Netherlands TKO (Body strike)443–2–3
Defends the Enfusion Women's Featherweight Championship.
November 19, 2022Win Flag of Sweden.svg Erica BjörnestrandEnfusion 116 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Groningen, Netherlands Decision (Unanimous)53:0042–2–3
Defends the Enfusion Women's Featherweight Championship.
June 18, 2022Win Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sarah WorsfoldEnfusion 109 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Groningen, Netherlands Decision (Unanimous)53:0041–2–3
Wins the inaugural Enfusion Women's Featherweight Championship.
August 22, 2021Win Flag of England.svg Claire Clements Lion Fight 68 Flag of Scotland.svg Glasgow, Scotland Decision (unanimous)53:0040–2–3
November 16, 2019Loss Flag of Germany.svg Christina Breuer ONE Championship: Age Of Dragons Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Beijing, ChinaDecision (split)35:0039–2–3
September 22, 2018Win Flag of France.svg Amel Dehby WFL: Final 8 World Grand Prix Flag of the Netherlands.svg Almere, NetherlandsKO (Knee)12:0339–1–3
April 6, 2018Win Flag of Greece.svg Athina Efmorfiadi Bellator Kickboxing 9 Flag of Hungary.svg Budapest, Hungary TKO (Knees)22:2838–1–3
September 23, 2017Win Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Anke Van Gestel Bellator Kickboxing 7 Flag of the United States.svg San Jose, CA Decision (Unanimous)33:0037–1–3
April 14, 2017Win Flag of Italy.svg Irene Martens Bellator Kickboxing 6: Budapest Flag of Hungary.svg Budapest, Hungary TKO32:5536–1–3
September 2, 2016Win Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Angela WhitleyLion Fight 31 Flag of the United States.svg Mashantucket, Connecticut, United StatesDecision (Unanimous)53:0035–1–3
Retains the Lion Fight Muay Thai Women's World Welterweight Championship.
March 4, 2016Win Flag of Australia (converted).svg Stephanie GlewCaged Muay Thai 8 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Logan City, Queensland, AustraliaDecision (Unanimous)53:0034–1–3
October 23, 2015Win Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Martina JindrováLion Fight 25 Flag of the United States.svg Temecula, California, United StatesDecision (Unanimous)53:0033–1–3
Retains the Lion Fight Muay Thai Women's World Welterweight Championship.
July 2015Win Flag of Thailand.svg Gaenpet Mor RattanaBundit Flag of Thailand.svg ThailandTKO132–1–3
February 20, 2015Win Flag of Italy.svg Chantal Ughi Lion Fight 20 Flag of the United States.svg Mashantucket, Connecticut, United StatesTKO (Retirement)33:0031–1–3
Retains the Lion Fight Muay Thai Women's World Welterweight Championship.
March 28, 2014Win Flag of Brazil.svg Cristiane Justino Lion Fight 14 Flag of the United States.svg Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesDecision (Unanimous)53:0030–1–3
Wins the inaugural Lion Fight Muay Thai Women's World Welterweight Championship.
September 8, 2012Win Flag of Germany.svg Katrin DirheimerAmazon of K1 Grand Prix Final Flag of Germany.svg Herne, GermanyDecision (Unanimous)53:0029–1–3
September 8, 2012Win Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Martina JindrováAmazon of K1 Grand Prix Semi-Finals Flag of Germany.svg Herne, GermanyDecision (Unanimous)53:0028–1–3
September 8, 2012Win Flag of Germany.svg Julia SymannekAmazon of K1 Grand Prix Quarter-Finals Flag of Germany.svg Herne, GermanyTKO227–1–3
November 12, 2011Win Flag of the Netherlands.svg Anissa Haddaoui Flag of the Netherlands.svg Den Helder, NetherlandsTKO426–1–3
October 17, 2009Win Flag of Italy.svg Chantal Ughi Gladiators of the Cathedral II Flag of the Netherlands.svg Den Helder, NetherlandsSplit Decision53:0025–1–3
Wins the ITMF European Championship
September 26, 2009Loss [40] [41] Flag of the Netherlands.svg Orinta van der ZeeTime2Fight Ladies Tournament Final Flag of the Netherlands.svg Hoorn, Netherlands53:0024–1–3
September 26, 2009Win Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Najat Hasnouni-AlaouiTime2Fight Ladies Tournament Semifinals Flag of the Netherlands.svg Hoorn, Netherlands24–0–3
March 29, 2009Win Flag of England.svg Helene GarnettISKA World Championship Thaiboxing Flag of England.svg Sheffield, EnglandSplit Decision52:0023–0–3
Wins the ISKA Ladies World Welterweight Championship
November 22, 2008Win Flag of Morocco.svg Rachida HilaliOnly the Strongest Flag of the Netherlands.svg Ter Apel, NetherlandsDecision52:0022–0–3
October 5, 2008Win Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Najat Hasnouni-Alaoui KOE: Tough Is Not Enough Flag of the Netherlands.svg Rotterdam, NetherlandsDecision33:0021–0–3
March 23, 2008Win Flag of the Netherlands.svg Cindy Venema Flag of the Netherlands.svg Utrecht, NetherlandsDecision20–0–3
November 24, 2007Win Flag of Brazil.svg Deborah SimabukuOnly the Strongest Flag of the Netherlands.svg Ter Apel, NetherlandsTKO319–0–3
October 14, 2007Win Flag of Thailand.svg Nong Toom Battle of Arnhem 6 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Arnhem, NetherlandsDecision33:0018–0–3
November 25, 2006Win Flag of Spain.svg Loli Muñoz Garcia Only the Strongest Flag of the Netherlands.svg Ter Apel, NetherlandsDecision33:0017–0–3
June 3, 2006Win Flag of the Netherlands.svg Hatice Ozyurt Thai Boxing Gala Flag of the Netherlands.svg Den Helder, NetherlandsTKO316–0–3
April 15, 2006Win Flag of Morocco.svg Chajmaa BellakhalThai Boxing Gala Flag of the Netherlands.svg Eindhoven, NetherlandsDecision33:0015–0–3
February 5, 2006Win Flag of the Netherlands.svg Marloes MerzaStare Down City Flag of the Netherlands.svg Oostzaan, NetherlandsDecision53:0014–0–3
November 26, 2005Win Flag of the Netherlands.svg Hatice Ozyurt Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands,Decision513–0–3
June 25, 2005WinFlag placeholder.svg Jennifer Trustfull Flag of the Netherlands.svg Deventer, NetherlandsTKO512–0–3
May 14, 2005Win Flag of the Netherlands.svg Debbie Blok Flag of the Netherlands.svg Den Helder, NetherlandsKO411–0–3
March 26, 2005Win Flag of the Netherlands.svg Janneke van Heteren Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands,KO110–0–3
February 13, 2005Win Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Anna ZieglerovaGym Alkmaar Fight Gala Flag of the Netherlands.svg Alkmaar, NetherlandsKO29–0–3
December 19, 2004Draw Flag of the Netherlands.svg Marloes MerzaStare Down City Flag of the Netherlands.svg Landsmeer, NetherlandsDecision8–0–3
2004Win Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jorien de Ruyter Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands,Decision8–0–2
April 10, 2004Win Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Kateřina SvobodováStare Down City Flag of the Netherlands.svg Landsmeer,NetherlandsKO7–0–2
?Win Flag of the Netherlands.svg Marloes Merza Flag of the Netherlands.svg Landsmeer, NetherlandsDecision6–0–2
?WinFlag placeholder.svg Rayen Aydin Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands,TKO10:405–0–2
October 19, 2003Draw Flag of the Netherlands.svg Patricia Mannaart Flag of the Netherlands.svg Zaandam, NetherlandsDecision4–0–2
?WinFlag placeholder.svg Raquel Koster Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands,Decision4–0–1
?WinFlag placeholder.svg Raquel Koster Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands,Decision3–0–1
?Draw Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tatjana Bosman Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands,Decision2–0–1
May or oct. 8, 2001 [42] [43] WinFlag placeholder.svg Kyle JonOpen Dutch Youth Championship Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands,TKO2–0
?Win Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tatjana BosmanOpen Dutch Youth Championship Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands,TKO1–0
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
4 matches1 win3 losses
By knockout03
By submission10
By decision00
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss1–3Maria Hougaard DjursaaTKO (retirement)European MMA 5: FrederiksbergApril 26, 201325:00 Frederiksberg, Denmark
Win1–2 Alexandra Buch Submission (guillotine choke)MMAB - MMA Bundesliga 1February 2, 201310:52 Herne, Germany
Loss0–2Danielle WestTKO (punches)Girl Fights Only 7February 12, 20123N/A Netherlands
Loss0–1 Cindy Dandois TKO (punches)StaredownMarch 9, 201124:50 Antwerp, Belgium

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