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Damian “The Butcher” Rzepecki defeated Corneliu Rotaru Lascar via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). The lightweight bout took place at WOW 29: Valencia on April 11, 2026, inside the Roig Arena in Valencia, Spain.
The action-packed matchup earned Fight of the Night honors and marked a major milestone as the only fight in Rzepecki’s undefeated 10-0 career to ever go to the judges’ scorecards.
The action-packed matchup earned Fight of the Night honors and marked a major milestone as the only fight in Rzepecki’s undefeated 10-0 career to ever go to the judges’ scorecards.
Fight Summary
- Octagon Control: Rzepecki commanded the center of the cage early. He pressured Lascar while constantly looking to engage in heavy striking exchanges.
- Tactical Standup: Lascar utilized an electric but more stationary stance. He actively circled away from Rzepecki’s power side to neutralize his opponent’s dominant hand.
- Opposing Guards: Fighting from opposite stances opened clear offensive angles. Both fighters capitalized on these gaps by landing clean punches and heavy leg kicks.
- Grappling Dynamics: Lascar attempted to take the fight to the canvas early on. Rzepecki defended the takedowns cleanly, forcing the rest of the three-round war to stay standing.
- The Decision: Rzepecki ultimately out-worked and out-struck the durable veteran over 15 minutes. He swept the scorecards effortlessly. This definitive performance paved the way for Rzepecki to sign with the UFC shortly after.