Petr Yan vs Teruto Ishihara — Fight recap

Petr Yan defeated Teruto Ishihara by KO/TKO in the first round at 3:28, establishing himself as a striking force in the bantamweight division. Yan landed 25 of 40 significant strikes (62%) with devastating accuracy to the head, connecting on 18 of 32 attempts there, and scored two knockdowns during the brief encounter.

Ishihara managed only 11 of 30 significant strikes (36%) and failed to convert either of his two takedown attempts, unable to implement a grappling strategy before the fight ended. The striking disparity was decisive—Yan's 62% accuracy on significant strikes versus Ishihara's 36% reflected superior timing and distance management, while Yan's body work (7 of 8) further demonstrated technical precision.

This dominant performance signaled Yan's readiness for higher-ranked competition and underscored his transition into a legitimate contender at 135 pounds.