Filipino boxer
Jenel Lausa (born August 1, 1988) is a Filipino professional boxer and a mixed martial artist who was known to have competed in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship .[ 1]
Mixed martial arts career
Lausa made his professional debut in Asia's first professional MMA promotion, URCC , in 2011 as a flyweight.
In 2013, he signed with Pacific Xtreme Combat (PXC). He compiled a record of 5 wins and 1 loss and a flyweight championship, with 4 straight wins before signing with the UFC .[ 2]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Lausa was scheduled to make his promotional debut on October 15, 2016 against Yao Zhikui at UFC Fight Night 97 .[ 3] [ 4] However, due to the cancellation of the event, Lausa's match with Yao was moved to a later event at UFC Fight Night 101 on November 27, 2016.[ 5] Lausa won the fight by unanimous decision.[ 6]
Lausa faced promotional newcomer Magomed Bibulatov on April 8, 2017 at UFC 210 .[ 7] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[ 8]
Lausa was expected to face Naoki Inoue on September 23, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 117 .[ 9] [ 10] However, Inoue pulled out on September 9 due to a dislocated shoulder. As a result, Lausa was removed from the card and is expected to be rescheduled against a new opponent at a future event.[ 11]
Lausa faced Eric Shelton on November 19, 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura .[ 12] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[ 13]
Lausa was scheduled to face Ashkan Mokhtarian on June 13, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 132 .[ 14] However, it was reported on May 2, 2018 that Mokhtarian pulled from the fight citing injury[ 15] and he is replaced by Ulka Sasaki .[ 16] Lausa lost the fight in round two via a rear-naked choke submission. He was released by the UFC on June 24, 2018.[ 17]
BRAVE CF
Lausa returned to MMA after taking two years to focus on boxing to face Ryskulbek Ibraimov at BRAVE CF 47 on March 11, 2021. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[ 18]
Lausa next appeared at UAE Warriors 28 against Abdula Aliev on March 26, 2022.[ 19] He lost the bout via technical decision after being unable to continue in the third round due to a groin strike.[ 20]
Lausa faced Dansheel Moodley on November 26, 2022 at BRAVE CF 66 , losing the bout via unanimous decision.[ 21]
Championships and accomplishments
Pacific Xtreme Combat
Flyweight Champion (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
15 matches
7 wins
8 losses
By knockout
2
0
By submission
2
2
By decision
3
6
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Loss
7–8
Dansheel Moodley
Decision (unanimous)
Brave CF 66
November 26, 2022
3
5:00
Bali , Indonesia
Loss
7–7
Abdula Aliev
Technical Decision (unanimous)
UAE Warriors 28
March 26, 2022
3
0:23
Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates
Strawweight bout. Accidental groin strike endered Lausa unable to continue
Loss
7–6
Ryskulbek Ibraimov
Decision (unanimous)
Brave CF 47
March 11, 2021
3
5:00
Arad , Bahrain
Loss
7–5
Ulka Sasaki
Submission (rear-naked choke)
UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Edwards
June 23, 2018
2
4:04
Kallang , Singapore
Loss
7–4
Eric Shelton
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura
November 19, 2017
3
5:00
Sydney , Australia
Loss
7–3
Magomed Bibulatov
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 210
April 8, 2017
3
5:00
Buffalo, New York , United States
Bibulatov was deducted one point in round 2 due to a groin strike.
Win
7–2
Yao Zhikui
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson
November 26, 2016
3
5:00
Melbourne , Australia
Win
6–2
Crisanto Pitpitunge
Decision (split)
Pacific Xtreme Combat 51
January 16, 2016
5
5:00
Parañaque , Philippines
Won the vacant PXC Flyweight Championship.
Win
5–2
Ernesto Montilla
KO (punch)
Pacific Xtreme Combat 48
June 13, 2015
1
4:59
Pasig , Philippines
Win
4–2
Dean Bermudez
Submission (guillotine choke)
Pacific Xtreme Combat 46
November 15, 2014
1
3:06
Pasig , Philippines
Win
3–2
Venson Delopere
Decision (unanimous)
Pacific Xtreme Combat 43
May 29, 2014
3
5:00
Pasig , Philippines
Loss
2–2
Ernesto Montilla
Decision (unanimous)
Pacific Xtreme Combat 41
November 9, 2013
3
5:00
Pasig , Philippines
Win
2–1
Adam Cacay
TKO (referee stoppage)
Pacific Xtreme Combat 39
September 14, 2013
3
4:45
Pasig , Philippines
Loss
1–1
Joseph Amurao
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Team Lakay Wushu Xanda - MMA Eliminations 5: Machines
April 14, 2012
2
N/A
Benguet , Philippines
Win
1–0
Ramie Crisostomo
Submission (guillotine choke)
Universal Reality Combat Championship: Bacolod Brawl 2011
October 16, 2011
1
6:50
Bacolod , Philippines
Professional boxing record
10 Wins (6 knockouts, 4 decisions), 0 Loss , 1 Draws [ 22]
Res.
Record
Opponent
Type
Round Time
Date
Location
Notes
Win
10–0–1
Carlos Lopez
KO
5 (12) 0:54
2019-09-07
Rizal Park, Digos , Davao del Sur
Win
9–0–1
Angelito Merin
TKO
6 (10) 1:02
2019-07-20
Quibors Boxing Gym, Bacoor , Cavite
Win
8–0–1
Rolly Llino
SD
6
2019-02-16
SM City North EDSA Skydome, Quezon City
Draw
7–0–1
Jhunriel Ramonal
MD
8
2018-11-30
Biñan Town Plaza, Biñan , Laguna
Win
7–0
Jon Jon Estrada
SD
10
2016-07-09
Makati Cinema Square Boxing Arena, Makati , Metro Manila
Won interim Philippines Boxing Federation (PBF) super bantamweight title
Win
6–0
Roy Lagrada
TKO
1 (8) 1:17
2016-04-30
Makati Cinema Square Boxing Arena, Makati, Metro Manila
Win
5–0
Jeson Berwela
TKO
1 (8) 2:09
2015-10-30
South Ville 3 NHA, Barangay Poblacion, Muntinlupa , Metro Manila
Win
4–0
Benjie Baron
MD
6
2015-08-29
Biñan Town Plaza, Biñan , Laguna
Win
3–0
Marco Niones
RTD
4 (6) 3:00
2015-04-24
Makati Cinema Square Boxing Arena, Makati, Metro Manila
Win
2–0
Mark Lester Gasta
RTD
1 (4) 3:00
2015-03-06
Paseo Commercial Center, Santa Rosa City , Laguna
Win
1–0
Albert Campilan
UD
4
2014-07-26
Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong Sports Center, Mandaluyong , Metro Manila
Professional debut.
See also
References
^ "Jenel Lausa" . UFC . Retrieved 2016-11-28 .
^ Nissi Icasiano (September 14, 2016). "Filipino fighter Jenel Lausa makes UFC debut in October" . rappler.com. Retrieved November 28, 2016 .
^ Paolo Del Rosario (September 14, 2016). "Filipino fighter Jenel Lausa set to make UFC debut in Manila" . cnnphilippines.com. Archived from the original on November 29, 2016. Retrieved November 29, 2016 .
^ Danny Segura (October 6, 2016). "UFC Fight Night 97 canceled following B.J. Penn's withdrawal from the card" . mmafighting.com.
^ Nissi Icasiano (October 11, 2016). "Jenel Lausa's UFC debut moved to November 27" . rappler.com.
^ Steven Marrocco (November 26, 2016). "UFC Fight Night 101 results: Jenel Lausa busts up Yao Zhikui for wide decision win" . mmajunkie.com.
^ Jay Anderson (2017-02-04). "Jenel Lausa to welcome undefeated Magomed Bibulatov at UFC 210" . mmanews.com. Retrieved 2017-02-08 .
^ Steven Marrocco (2017-04-08). "UFC 210 results: Magomed Bibulatov overwhelms Jenel Lausa in UFC debut to stay undefeated" . mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2017-04-08 .
^ Marcel Dorff (14 July 2017). "UFC adds two Flyweight fights for UFC Japan" (in Dutch). mmadna.nl. Retrieved 2017-07-14 .
^ "Naoki Inoue vs. Jenel Lausa added to UFC Fight Night 117 in Japan" . MMAjunkie.com . August 12, 2017. Retrieved August 14, 2017 .
^ Marcel Dorff (2017-09-09). "Naoki Inoue vs. Jenel Lausa scrapped from UFC Fight Night 117 in Saitama" (in Dutch). mmadna.nl. Retrieved 2017-09-09 .
^ Mike Bohn (2017-10-02). "Jenel Lausa signs to fight Eric Shelton at UFC Fight Night 121 in Australia" . mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2017-10-02 .
^ "UFC Fight Night 121 results: Eric Shelton grinds down Jenel Lausa for first UFC victory" . MMAjunkie . 2017-11-19. Retrieved 2017-11-19 .
^ DNA, MMA (8 March 2018). "Australian Top Team vechters te bewonderen tijdens UFC Singapore" . mmadna.nl . Retrieved 2018-03-09 .
^ DNA, MMA (2 May 2018). "Ashkan Mokhtarian geblesseerd, Jenel Lausa zonder tegenstander voor UFC Singapore" . mmadna.nl . Retrieved 2018-05-03 .
^ DNA, MMA (8 May 2018). "Nieuwe toevoegingen voor de UFC Singapore card in Juni" . mmadna.nl . Retrieved 2018-05-09 .
^ "UFC Fight Night 132 results: Ulka Sasaki taps Jenel Lausa, calls out Sergio Pettis" . MMAjunkie . 2018-06-23. Retrieved 2018-06-23 .
^ Tudor Leonte (March 11, 2021). "Abdisalam Kubanychbek Forces Rolando Dy to Retire in Brave CF 47 Headliner" . Sherdog .
^ "Jenel Lausa faces Abdula Aliev at UAE Warriors 28" . asianmma.com . March 15, 2022.
^ FightBookMMA (2022-03-26). "UAE Warriors 28: International Results; Two New Champions | FightBook MMA" . Retrieved 2022-03-28 .
^ FightBookMMA (2022-11-26). "BRAVE CF 66 recap and results" . FightBook MMA . Retrieved 2022-11-28 .
^ "Jenel Lausa Professional boxing record" . BoxRec.com.
External links