Damian Rzepecki
The Butcher
Poland
Swept on scorecards in UFC debut
Rzepecki lost to Magomed Zaynukov via unanimous decision (27-30, 27-30, 27-30) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Abu Dhabi.
ANALYSIS
This was a tough spot for Rzepecki, making his UFC debut against a highly touted fellow newcomer. He made a concerted effort to get his wrestling game going, but was only able to land 1-of-7 takedowns. Rzepecki was credited with 5:02 worth of control time, but did nothing with his positional advantage, closing with just 16 significant strikes landed. At age 24, it's reasonable to expect Rzepecki to improve every single time he steps into the Octagon. While this result was disappointing, he still has plenty of time to figure things out.
This was a tough spot for Rzepecki, making his UFC debut against a highly touted fellow newcomer. He made a concerted effort to get his wrestling game going, but was only able to land 1-of-7 takedowns. Rzepecki was credited with 5:02 worth of control time, but did nothing with his positional advantage, closing with just 16 significant strikes landed. At age 24, it's reasonable to expect Rzepecki to improve every single time he steps into the Octagon. While this result was disappointing, he still has plenty of time to figure things out.
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Fighting Zaynukov in debut
Rzepecki will fight Magomed Zaynukov on Jul. 25 in Abu Dhabi, Marcel Dorff of Heavy on Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
The Butcher will make his UFC debut with a 10-0 professional record so far. The Polish fighter will take on the Russian Zaynukov, who is 8-0 in his professional career and also a lightweight. Given that this match will be a two-way debut featuring both undefeated contenders, it should be a highly competitive event.
The Butcher will make his UFC debut with a 10-0 professional record so far. The Polish fighter will take on the Russian Zaynukov, who is 8-0 in his professional career and also a lightweight. Given that this match will be a two-way debut featuring both undefeated contenders, it should be a highly competitive event.