Jenel Lausa

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Jenel Lausa
Born (1988-08-01) August 1, 1988 (age 35)
Iloilo City, Philippines
Other namesThe Demolition Man
Nationality Filipino
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st)
Division Flyweight (115–125 Ibs)
Style Boxing
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Manila, Philippines
TeamTeam Capanay
Years active2011–present
Professional boxing record
Total11
Wins10
By knockout6
Draws1
Mixed martial arts record
Total15
Wins7
By knockout2
By submission2
By decision3
Losses8
By submission2
By decision6
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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]

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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

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
15 matches7 wins8 losses
By knockout20
By submission22
By decision36
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss7–8Dansheel MoodleyDecision (unanimous) Brave CF 66 November 26, 202235:00 Bali, Indonesia
Loss7–7Abdula AlievTechnical Decision (unanimous)UAE Warriors 28March 26, 202230:23 Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesStrawweight bout. Accidental groin strike endered Lausa unable to continue
Loss7–6Ryskulbek IbraimovDecision (unanimous) Brave CF 47 March 11, 202135:00 Arad, Bahrain
Loss7–5 Ulka Sasaki Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Edwards June 23, 201824:04 Kallang, Singapore
Loss7–4 Eric Shelton Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura November 19, 201735:00 Sydney, Australia
Loss7–3 Magomed Bibulatov Decision (unanimous) UFC 210 April 8, 201735:00 Buffalo, New York, United StatesBibulatov was deducted one point in round 2 due to a groin strike.
Win7–2 Yao Zhikui Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson November 26, 201635:00 Melbourne, Australia
Win6–2Crisanto PitpitungeDecision (split)Pacific Xtreme Combat 51January 16, 201655:00 Parañaque, PhilippinesWon the vacant PXC Flyweight Championship.
Win5–2Ernesto MontillaKO (punch)Pacific Xtreme Combat 48June 13, 201514:59 Pasig, Philippines
Win4–2Dean BermudezSubmission (guillotine choke)Pacific Xtreme Combat 46November 15, 201413:06 Pasig, Philippines
Win3–2Venson DelopereDecision (unanimous)Pacific Xtreme Combat 43May 29, 201435:00 Pasig, Philippines
Loss2–2Ernesto MontillaDecision (unanimous)Pacific Xtreme Combat 41November 9, 201335:00 Pasig, Philippines
Win2–1Adam CacayTKO (referee stoppage)Pacific Xtreme Combat 39September 14, 201334:45 Pasig, Philippines
Loss1–1Joseph AmuraoSubmission (rear-naked choke)Team Lakay Wushu Xanda - MMA Eliminations 5: MachinesApril 14, 20122N/A Benguet, Philippines
Win1–0Ramie CrisostomoSubmission (guillotine choke)Universal Reality Combat Championship: Bacolod Brawl 2011October 16, 201116:50 Bacolod, Philippines

Professional boxing record

10 Wins (6 knockouts, 4 decisions), 0 Loss, 1 Draws [22]
Res.RecordOpponentTypeRound
Time
DateLocationNotes
Win10–0–1 Flag of Indonesia.svg Carlos LopezKO5 (12) 0:542019-09-07 Flag of the Philippines.svg Rizal Park, Digos, Davao del Sur
Win9–0–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Angelito MerinTKO6 (10) 1:022019-07-20 Flag of the Philippines.svg Quibors Boxing Gym, Bacoor, Cavite
Win8–0–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Rolly LlinoSD62019-02-16 Flag of the Philippines.svg SM City North EDSA Skydome, Quezon City
Draw7–0–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jhunriel RamonalMD82018-11-30 Flag of the Philippines.svg Biñan Town Plaza, Biñan, Laguna
Win7–0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jon Jon EstradaSD102016-07-09 Flag of the Philippines.svg Makati Cinema Square Boxing Arena, Makati, Metro ManilaWon interim Philippines Boxing Federation (PBF) super bantamweight title
Win6–0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Roy LagradaTKO1 (8) 1:172016-04-30 Flag of the Philippines.svg Makati Cinema Square Boxing Arena, Makati, Metro Manila
Win5–0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jeson BerwelaTKO1 (8) 2:092015-10-30 Flag of the Philippines.svg South Ville 3 NHA, Barangay Poblacion, Muntinlupa, Metro Manila
Win4–0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Benjie BaronMD62015-08-29 Flag of the Philippines.svg Biñan Town Plaza, Biñan, Laguna
Win3–0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Marco NionesRTD4 (6) 3:002015-04-24 Flag of the Philippines.svg Makati Cinema Square Boxing Arena, Makati, Metro Manila
Win2–0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Mark Lester GastaRTD1 (4) 3:002015-03-06 Flag of the Philippines.svg Paseo Commercial Center, Santa Rosa City, Laguna
Win1–0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Albert CampilanUD42014-07-26 Flag of the Philippines.svg Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong Sports Center, Mandaluyong, Metro ManilaProfessional debut.

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