Jorina Baars Explained

Jorina Baars
Birth Date:18 October 1988
Birth Place:Den Helder, Netherlands
Weight:143lb
Weight Class:Welterweight
Featherweight (Muay Thai)
Reach:72inches
Style:Boxing, Muay Thai, Kickboxing,Dutch Muay Thai,
Kickbox Win:44
Kickbox Kowin:18
Kickbox Loss:2
Kickbox Draw:3
Mma Subwin:1
Mma Koloss:3
Sherdog:73230

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]

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 22 August 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 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

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

|- style="background:#cfc;"|| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Lea Zufle|Enfusion 130| Alkmaar, Netherlands|Decision (Unanimous)|align=center|5|align=center|3:00| style="text-align:center;"|44–2–3|-! style=background:white colspan=9 |

|- style="background:#cfc;"|| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Emma Abrahamsson|Enfusion 120| Alkmaar, Netherlands|TKO (Body strike)|align=center|4|align=center|| style="text-align:center;"|43–2–3|-! style=background:white colspan=9 |

|- style="background:#cfc;"|| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Erica Björnestrand|Enfusion 116| Groningen, Netherlands| Decision (Unanimous)|align=center|5|align=center|3:00| style="text-align:center;"|42–2–3|-! style=background:white colspan=9 ||- style="background:#cfc;"|| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Sarah Worsfold|Enfusion 109| Groningen, Netherlands|Decision (Unanimous)|align=center|5|align=center|3:00| style="text-align:center;"|41–2–3|-! style=background:white colspan=9 ||- style="background:#cfc;"|| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Claire Clements|Lion Fight 68 | Glasgow, Scotland| style="text-align:center;"|Decision (unanimous)|align=center|5|align=center|3:00| style="text-align:center;"|40–2–3|- style="background:#FFBBBB;"|| style="text-align:center;"|Loss|align=left| Christina Breuer| ONE Championship: Age Of Dragons | Beijing, China| style="text-align:center;"|Decision (split)|align=center|3|align=center|5:00| style="text-align:center;"|39–2–3|- style="background:#cfc;"|| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Amel Dehby|WFL: Final 8 World Grand Prix| Almere, Netherlands| style="text-align:center;"|KO (Knee)|align=center|1|align=center|2:03| style="text-align:center;"|39–1–3|- style="background:#cfc;"|| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Athina Efmorfiadi|Bellator Kickboxing 9 | Budapest, Hungary| style="text-align:center;"|TKO (Knees)|align=center|2|align=center|2:28| style="text-align:center;"|38–1–3|-|- style="background:#cfc;"|| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Anke Van Gestel|Bellator Kickboxing 7 | San Jose, CA|Decision (Unanimous)|align=center|3|align=center|3:00| style="text-align:center;"|37–1–3|-|- style="background:#cfc;"|| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Irene Martens|Bellator Kickboxing 6: Budapest| Budapest, Hungary| style="text-align:center;"|TKO|align=center|3|align=center|2:55| style="text-align:center;"|36–1–3|-|- style="background:#cfc;"|| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Angela Whitley|Lion Fight 31| Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States|Decision (Unanimous)|align=center|5|align=center|3:00| style="text-align:center;"|35–1–3|-! style=background:white colspan=9 ||- style="background:#cfc;"|| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Stephanie Glew|Caged Muay Thai 8| Logan City, Queensland, Australia|Decision (Unanimous)|align=center|5|align=center|3:00| style="text-align:center;"|34–1–3|- style="background:#cfc;"|| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Martina Jindrová|Lion Fight 25| Temecula, California, United States|Decision (Unanimous)|align=center|5|align=center|3:00| style="text-align:center;"|33–1–3|-! style=background:white colspan=9 ||- style="background:#cfc;"|| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Gaenpet Mor RattanaBundit| | Thailand| style="text-align:center;"|TKO |align=center|1|align=center|| style="text-align:center;"|32–1–3|-|- style="background:#cfc;"|| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Chantal Ughi|Lion Fight 20| Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States| style="text-align:center;"|TKO (Retirement)|align=center|3|align=center|3:00| style="text-align:center;"|31–1–3|-! style=background:white colspan=9 ||- style="background:#cfc;"|| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Cristiane Justino|Lion Fight 14| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States|Decision (Unanimous)|align=center|5|align=center|3:00| style="text-align:center;"|30–1–3|-! style=background:white colspan=9 ||- style="background:#cfc;"|| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Katrin Dirheimer|Amazon of K1 Grand Prix Final| Herne, Germany|Decision (Unanimous)|align=center|5|align=center|3:00| style="text-align:center;"|29–1–3|- style="background:#cfc;"|| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Martina Jindrová|Amazon of K1 Grand Prix Semi-Finals| Herne, Germany|Decision (Unanimous)|align=center|5|align=center|3:00| style="text-align:center;"|28–1–3|- style="background:#cfc;"|| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Julia Symannek|Amazon of K1 Grand Prix Quarter-Finals| Herne, Germany| style="text-align:center;"|TKO|align=center|2|align=center|| style="text-align:center;"|27–1–3|- style="background:#cfc;"|| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Anissa Haddaoui| | Den Helder, Netherlands| style="text-align:center;"|TKO|align=center|4|align=center|| style="text-align:center;"|26–1–3|- style="background:#cfc;"|| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Chantal Ughi|Gladiators of the Cathedral II| Den Helder, Netherlands| style="text-align:center;"|Split Decision|align=center|5|align=center|3:00| style="text-align:center;"|25–1–3|-! style=background:white colspan=9 ||- style="background:#fbb;"|| style="text-align:center;"|Loss[40] [41] |align=left| Orinta van der Zee|Time2Fight Ladies Tournament Final| Hoorn, Netherlands| style="text-align:center;"||align=center|5 |align=center|3:00| style="text-align:center;"|24–1–3|- style="background:#cfc;"|| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Najat Hasnouni-Alaoui|Time2Fight Ladies Tournament Semifinals| Hoorn, Netherlands| style="text-align:center;"||align=center||align=center|| style="text-align:center;"|24–0–3|- style="background:#cfc;"|| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Helene Garnett|ISKA World Championship Thaiboxing| Sheffield, England| style="text-align:center;"|Split Decision|align=center|5|align=center|2:00| style="text-align:center;"|23–0–3|-! style=background:white colspan=9 ||- style="background:#cfc;"|| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Rachida Hilali|Only the Strongest| Ter Apel, Netherlands | style="text-align:center;"|Decision|align=center|5|align=center|2:00| style="text-align:center;"|22–0–3|- style="background:#cfc;"|| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Najat Hasnouni-Alaoui| KOE: Tough Is Not Enough| Rotterdam, Netherlands| style="text-align:center;"|Decision|align=center|3|align=center|3:00| style="text-align:center;"|21–0–3|- style="background:#cfc;"|| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Cindy Venema| | Utrecht, Netherlands| style="text-align:center;"|Decision|align=center||align=center|| style="text-align:center;"|20–0–3|- style="background:#cfc;"|| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Deborah Simabuku|Only the Strongest| Ter Apel, Netherlands| style="text-align:center;"|TKO|align=center|3|align=center|| style="text-align:center;"|19–0–3|- style="background:#cfc;"|| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Nong Toom|Battle of Arnhem 6| Arnhem, Netherlands| style="text-align:center;"|Decision|align=center|3|align=center|3:00| style="text-align:center;"|18–0–3|- style="background:#cfc;"|| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Loli Muñoz Garcia|Only the Strongest| Ter Apel, Netherlands| style="text-align:center;"|Decision|align=center|3|align=center|3:00| style="text-align:center;"|17–0–3|- style="background:#cfc;"|| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Hatice Ozyurt|Thai Boxing Gala| Den Helder, Netherlands| style="text-align:center;"|TKO|align=center|3|align=center|| style="text-align:center;"|16–0–3|- style="background:#cfc;"|| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Chajmaa Bellakhal|Thai Boxing Gala| Eindhoven, Netherlands| style="text-align:center;"|Decision|align=center|3|align=center|3:00| style="text-align:center;"|15–0–3|- style="background:#cfc;"|| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Marloes Merza|Stare Down City| Oostzaan, Netherlands| style="text-align:center;"|Decision|align=center|5|align=center|3:00| style="text-align:center;"|14–0–3|- style="background:#cfc;"|| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Hatice Ozyurt| | Netherlands, | style="text-align:center;"|Decision|align=center|5|align=center|| style="text-align:center;"|13–0–3|- style="background:#cfc;"|| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Jennifer Trustfull| | Deventer, Netherlands| style="text-align:center;"|TKO|align=center|5|align=center|| style="text-align:center;"|12–0–3|- style="background:#cfc;"|| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Debbie Blok| | Den Helder, Netherlands| style="text-align:center;"|KO|align=center|4|align=center|| style="text-align:center;"|11–0–3|- style="background:#cfc;"|| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Janneke van Heteren| | Netherlands, | style="text-align:center;"|KO|align=center|1|align=center|| style="text-align:center;"|10–0–3|- style="background:#cfc;"|| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Anna Zieglerova| Gym Alkmaar Fight Gala| Alkmaar, Netherlands| style="text-align:center;"|KO|align=center|2|align=center|| style="text-align:center;"|9–0–3|- style="background:#c5d2ea;"|| style="text-align:center;"|Draw|align=left| Marloes Merza| Stare Down City| Landsmeer, Netherlands| style="text-align:center;"|Decision|align=center||align=center|| style="text-align:center;"|8–0–3|- style="background:#cfc;"|| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Jorien de Ruyter| | Netherlands, | style="text-align:center;"|Decision|align=center||align=center|| style="text-align:center;"|8–0–2|- style="background:#cfc;"|| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Kateřina Svobodová|Stare Down City| Landsmeer,Netherlands | style="text-align:center;"|KO|align=center||align=center|| style="text-align:center;"|7–0–2|- style="background:#cfc;"|?| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Marloes Merza| | Landsmeer, Netherlands| style="text-align:center;"|Decision|align=center||align=center|| style="text-align:center;"|6–0–2|- style="background:#cfc;"|?| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Rayen Aydin| | Netherlands, | style="text-align:center;"|TKO|align=center| 1|align=center| 0:40| style="text-align:center;"|5–0–2|- style="background:#c5d2ea;"|| style="text-align:center;"|Draw|align=left| Patricia Mannaart| | Zaandam, Netherlands| style="text-align:center;"|Decision|align=center||align=center|| style="text-align:center;"|4–0–2|- style="background:#cfc;"|?| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Raquel Koster| | Netherlands, | style="text-align:center;"|Decision|align=center||align=center|| style="text-align:center;"|4–0–1|- style="background:#cfc;"|?| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Raquel Koster| | Netherlands, | style="text-align:center;"|Decision|align=center||align=center|| style="text-align:center;"|3–0–1|- style="background:#c5d2ea;"|?| style="text-align:center;"|Draw|align=left| Tatjana Bosman| | Netherlands, | style="text-align:center;"|Decision|align=center||align=center|| style="text-align:center;"|2–0–1|- style="background:#cfc;"|May or 8 October 2001[42] [43] | style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Kyle Jon| Open Dutch Youth Championship| Netherlands, | style="text-align:center;"|TKO|align=center||align=center|| style="text-align:center;"|2–0|- style="background:#cfc;"|?| style="text-align:center;"|Win|align=left| Tatjana Bosman| Open Dutch Youth Championship| Netherlands, | style="text-align:center;"|TKO|align=center||align=center|| style="text-align:center;"|1–0|-| colspan=9 | Legend:

Mixed martial arts record

|Loss|align=center|1–3|Maria Hougaard Djursaa|TKO (retirement)|European MMA 5: Frederiksberg||align=center|2|align=center|5:00|Frederiksberg, Denmark||-|Win|align=center|1–2|Alexandra Buch|Submission (guillotine choke)|MMAB - MMA Bundesliga 1||align=center|1|align=center|0:52|Herne, Germany||-|Loss|align=center|0–2|Danielle West|TKO (punches)|Girl Fights Only 7||align=center|3|align=center|N/A|Netherlands||-|Loss|align=center|0–1|Cindy Dandois|TKO (punches)|Staredown||align=center|2|align=center|4:50|Antwerp, Belgium|

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Loh . Jarrah . Jorina Baars: Dutch Courage — Lion fight - International Muay Thai . Kickboxermag.com.au . 23 June 2015 . 4 January 2016.
  2. News: Jorina, rules the waves! . Fight News . 19 October 2014.
  3. News: Jorina Baars on Lion Fight 14 victory over Cris Cyborg: 'It's my sport' . MMA Fighting . 19 October 2014.
  4. Web site: Aittama . Zach . Combat Press Kickboxing Rankings: September 2022 . combatpress.com . 1 October 2022.
  5. Web site: Strobel . Kevin . Kickboxing Rankings October 2022 — Leona Pettas wins K-1 World Grand Prix and takes top spot at Super Bantamweight . beyondkick.com . 1 October 2022 . 1 October 2022.
  6. Web site: Jorina Baars - Winners never quit, quitters never win . 11 April 2018 . ellenfelem.hu.
  7. Web site: Jorina Baars . muaythaitv.com . 16 June 2020.
  8. Web site: International Sports Kickboxing Association Women's World Muay Thai Welterweight Title . titlehistories.com . 16 June 2020.
  9. Web site: World Championship Thaiboxing . muaythaitv.com . 16 June 2020 . 16 June 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200616085856/https://www.muaythaitv.com/events/world-championship-thaiboxing-e9808.html . dead .
  10. Web site: Jorina Baars vs Chantal Ughi . youtube.com . 10 December 2013 . 16 June 2020.
  11. Web site: Fight of the Week: Jorina Baars Goes to War With Cris Cyborg at Lion Fight . youtube.com . 18 February 2015 . 16 June 2020.
  12. Web site: Cris 'Cyborg' Justino Defeated by Jorina Baars in Kickboxing at Lion Fight 14 . bleacherreport.com . 16 June 2020.
  13. Web site: Lion Fight 20: Casey Bohrman Out of Title Fight, Decorated Chantal Ughi to Face Jorina Baars . fcfighter.com . 16 June 2020.
  14. Web site: Jorina Baars Destroys Lead Leg of Chantal Ughi, Remains Undefeated at Lion Fight 20 . sherdog.com . 16 June 2020.
  15. Web site: Jorina Baars Puts Her Title on the Line Against Martina Jindrova at Lion Fight 25 | Full Fight . youtube.com . 28 October 2015 . 16 June 2020.
  16. Web site: Jorina Baars Looks to Remain Dominant Fighting Angela Whitley at Lion Fight 31 . mmaweekly.com . 2 September 2016 . 16 June 2020.
  17. Web site: Kickboksster Jorina Baars wint van Italiaanse opponente . nhnieuws.nl . 29 September 2022.
  18. Web site: Duin . Casper . Nieuwe mijlpaal voor kickbokster Baars . noordhollandsdagblad.nl . 29 September 2022.
  19. Web site: van Dinter . Sean . Video: Jorina Baars Breekt Arm Tegenstander! . vechtsportinfo.nl . 7 April 2018 . 29 September 2022.
  20. Web site: Jorina Baars vs. Christina Breuer | One Full Fight | November 2019 . onefc.com . 17 November 2019 . 16 June 2020.
  21. Web site: Jorina Baars: "I Missed The Focus" . kickboxingz.com . 16 June 2020.
  22. Web site: COMBAT PRESS 2019 KICKBOXING AWARDS: ROBBERY OF THE YEAR – KAEW WEERASAKRECK VS. RUKIYA ANPO . Combat Press . 24 January 2020 . 19 April 2023.
  23. Web site: Jorina Baars Back With Lion Fight . kickboxingz.com . 2 March 2021 . 2 March 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210302095226/https://kickboxingz.com/jorina-baars-back-with-lion-fight . dead .
  24. Web site: Four Title Bouts Confirmed For LION FIGHT 68 In Glasgow . fightrecord.co.uk . 31 July 2021.
  25. Web site: Lion Fight 68: Baars Victorious in Return . kickboxingz.com . 23 August 2021 . 23 August 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210823151605/https://kickboxingz.com/lion-fight-68-baars-victorious-in-return/ . dead .
  26. Web site: Ramler . Ruud . Kickbokser Jorina Baars kan weer vechten om de wereldtitel . noordhollandsdagblad.nl . 29 September 2022 . 17 June 2022.
  27. Web site: Brandhorst . Stephan . Kickboksster Jorina Baars pakt negende wereldtitel met overmacht . nhnieuws.nl . 20 November 2022 . 19 June 2022.
  28. Web site: Jorina Baars voor de tiende keer wereldkampioen . regionoordkop.nl . 19 November 2022 . 20 November 2022.
  29. Web site: Kickbokskampioen Jorina Baars verdedigt Enfusion titel in maart . vechtsportinfo.nl . 6 January 2023 . 7 January 2023.
  30. Web site: Van Soest . Lars . VIDEO Talent Touchassie schittert ook tijdens 8TKO, Baars behoudt Enfusion-titel . telegraaf.nl . 19 March 2023 . 19 March 2023.
  31. Web site: Emmerink . Ron . Jorina Baars behoudt Enfusion kickbokstitel in zwaarbevochten duel . Vechtsport info . 28 November 2023 . nl . 25 November 2023.
  32. Web site: Cindy Dandois Video: Watch Pregnant MMA Fighter Take Down Opponent . bleacherreport.com . 16 June 2020.
  33. Web site: Jorina Baars vs Danielle West . youtube.com . 11 February 2014 . 16 June 2020.
  34. Web site: Maria Hougaard vs Jorina Baars. Rough Women's MMA . youtube.com . 9 July 2015 . 16 June 2020.
  35. Web site: Alexandra Buch vs. Jorina Baars - MMA & K-1 Bundesliga 2013 . youtube.com . 21 February 2013 . 16 June 2020.
  36. Web site: Awakening Female Muay Thai Awards 2015 . Awakening Fighters . 3 February 2016.
  37. Web site: Awakening Female Muay Thai Awards 2015 . Awakening Fighters . 10 January 2015.
  38. Web site: Most Viewed 2014! . Awakening Fighters . 10 January 2015.
  39. News: Jorina Baars . Awakening Fighters . 19 October 2014.
  40. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkK4Q9gxFe8 Youtube: Orinta wins Final T2F
  41. http://www.fightweek.nl/girls-fight/142-orinta-van-der-zee-is-t2f-ladies-champ Orinta van der Zee is T2F Ladies Champ
  42. Web site: Jojorina . Partyflock. 18 October 1988 .
  43. Web site: Jorina Baars . 27 March 2015 . MuayThai.nl . 24 September 2018 . 25 September 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180925025717/https://muaythai.nl/jorina-baars/ . dead.

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