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BY ADRIAN STEWART CO
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Saturday, February 25, 2017
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Ilonggo mixed martial arts star Jenel Lausa holds the Philippine flag after competing against Yao Zhikui during the UFC Fight Night in Australia. USA TODAY
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MANILA – Filipino mixed martial arts star Jenel Lausa returns to the Ultimate Fighting Champion (UFC) stage when he faces Magomed Bibulatov of Russia in the UFC 210 card on April 8 at Key Bank Center in Buffalo, New York.
This will be the Concepcion, Iloilo native’s second fight in the prestigious MMA promotions after his decision victory over Chinese Yao Zhikui in November last year.
After a 2-2 start in his professional MMA career in 2011, the former Pacific Xtreme Combat champion has now racked up five consecutive victories inside the Octagon.
Bibulatov, who’s competed for organizations such as WSOF, ACB and WFCA, has posted 13 consecutive wins — seven of which have come via stoppage — since he started his career in 2013.
Lausa, also a professional boxer, said he will prepare hard for his match against the dangerous Bibulatov, who is aiming for a title fight.
“I know I will be facing a tough opponent in Magomed Bibulatov, so I decided to start my camp early so I can get my groove back,” the 28-year-old Ilonggo said. “Also, I am carefully studying his fighting style.”
The Lausa-Bibulatov card is a co-main event of the clash between UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier and Anthony Johnson — a rematch following their encounter last year./PN
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