Jenel Lausa determined to make a lasting impression at UFC Fight Night Rockhold vs Jacare 2

FORMER CHAMPION JENEL LAUSA SET TO DEBUT AT UFC FIGHT NIGHT® MELBOURNE: ROCKHOLD VS JACARE 2

UFC® has confirmed that Filipino prizefighter Jenel “The Demolition Man” Lausa (6-2-0, fighting out of Iloilo, Philippines) has been re-booked to compete in the upcoming UFC FIGHT NIGHT® Melbourne: ROCKHOLD vs JACARE 2 on November 27, 2016 at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia. Making his long-awaited UFC debut, the former boxing champion turned mixed martial arts (MMA) rising star will be taking on Yao “The Conqueror” Zhikui (2-4-0, fighting out of Beijing, China) in a three-round flyweight bout.

Lausa is the latest Filipino prospect to be recruited by the world’s premier MMA organization after a successful stint in the regional circuit that last saw him become a flyweight titleholder. Using his strong striking background, Lausa will put his current four-fight winning streak on the line against China’s Zhikui, a nationally-ranked wrestler who is known for pushing an aggressive fighting style.

When he steps inside the famed Octagon® for the first time, Lausa will be realizing a life-long dream. He is determined to make a lasting impression among UFC fans as the first Filipino MMA champion to join the ranks of the greatest fighters in the world. Now competing with the very best flyweights in the sport of mixed martial arts, Lausa is ready to showcase his talents in front of the thousands of fans in attendance and the millions watching around the globe.

UFC FIGHT NIGHT® Melbourne: ROCKHOLD vs JACARE 2 will be headlined by an epic middleweight rematch between former foes Luke Rockhold (15-3-0, fighting out of San Jose, California USA) and Ronalda “Jacare” Souza (23-4-0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil). The former UFC Middleweight champion Rockhold, is searching for his first win since losing the belt, while his rival Souza will look to make another statement in this five-round fight with heavy title implications.