Jenel Lausa
| Jenel Lausa | |
|---|---|
| Born |
August 1, 1988 Iloilo City, Philippines |
| Other names | The Demolition Man |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st) |
| Division | Flyweight |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Manila, Philippines |
| Team | Team Capanay |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 9 |
| Wins | 7 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By knockout | 0 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Jenel Lausa (born August 1, 1988) is a Filipino mixed martial artist who competes 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 UFC debut on October 25, 2016 in the Philippines against Yao Zhikui for the UFC Fight Night: Lamas vs. Penn card[3] until it was cancelled after BJ Penn pulled out of the card.[4] Due to the cancellation, Lausa's match with Yao was moved to a later event at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson on November 27, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia.[5] Lausa won his UFC debut by unanimous decision.[6]
Championships and accomplishments
- Pacific Xtreme Combat
- Flyweight Champion (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 9 matches | 7 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 0 |
| By submission | 2 | 1 |
| By decision | 3 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 7–2 | Yao Zhikui | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson | November 26, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia | |
| Win | 6–2 | Crisanto Pitpitunge | Decision (split) | PXC - Pacific Xtreme Combat 51 | January 16, 2016 | 5 | 5:00 | Solaire Resort & Casino, Paranaque, Philippines | Won PXC Flyweight Championship |
| Win | 5–2 | Ernesto Montilla | KO (punch) | PXC - Pacific Xtreme Combat 48 | June 13, 2015 | 1 | 4:59 | Ynares Sports Arena, Pasig, Philippines | |
| Win | 4–2 | Dean Bermudez | Submission (guillotine choke) | PXC - Pacific Xtreme Combat 46 | November 15, 2014 | 1 | 3:06 | Ynares Sports Arena, Pasig, Philippines | |
| Win | 3–2 | Venson Delopere | Decision (unanimous) | PXC - Pacific Xtreme Combat 43 | May 29, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Ynares Sports Arena, Pasig, Philippines | |
| Loss | 2–2 | Ernesto Montilla | Decision (unanimous) | PXC - Pacific Xtreme Combat 41 | November 9, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Ynares Sports Arena, Pasig, Philippines | |
| Win | 2–1 | Adam Cacay | TKO (referee stoppage) | PXC - Pacific Xtreme Combat 39 | September 14, 2013 | 3 | 4:45 | Ynares Sports Arena, 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) | URCC - Bacolod Brawl 2011 | October 16, 2011 | 1 | 6:50 | Bacolod, Philippines |
See also
References
- ↑ "Jenel Lausa". ufc.com. 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.
- ↑ 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.
