Vyacheslav Datsik, a Russian mixed martial artist, faced Kevin Johnson from the United States in the main event of the REN TV Fight Club. The bout spanned three rounds and concluded with Johnson earning the victory by judges’ decision, as per the competition’s rules. Johnson, aged 43, secured the win on the scorecards after a closely contested fight that kept the audience engaged throughout.
On March 25, Datsik challenged Brazilian contender Geronimo Mandragon Dos Santos. Pre-fight weigh-ins showed Datsik heavier than his rival. The official weigh-ins recorded Datsik at 120 kilograms and Mandragon at 118.3 kilograms, setting a noticeable, yet not unprecedented, weight gap for the clash.
Earlier in December, Datsik defeated Pavel Shulsky in a three-round contest that went to the judges. The decision was unanimous in Datsik’s favor, giving him another important win on his record during a busy period of competition.
Reality on the ground also noted tension surrounding Datsik after a December 10 exchange with Ilyas Yakubov. In that encounter, Yakubov took the victory by unanimous decision, highlighting a moment of controversy and shifting momentum for Datsik ahead of subsequent bouts.
Rumors had circulated about Datsik’s fate, but reliable reports confirmed that the veteran Russian fighter remained alive and continued to participate in competition. The lead-up to the matchup with Johnson drew excitement and expectations from fans watching performance trends, discipline, and tactical adjustments after previous setbacks. This ongoing narrative reflects the fighter’s resilience and ongoing presence in the sport, despite facing tough rivals and public attention that can intensify scrutiny of every bout.