RAF03: Spencer Lee vs. Andriy Yatsenko — Cadet Kings Collide Again at 135lbs

Ten years ago, they both stood atop the Cadet World podium in Slovakia.

Spencer Lee won gold at 50kg.

Andriy Yatsenko took gold at 54.

Now, they meet again—older, stronger, sharper and with a shot at RAF bantamweight contention on the line.

RAF03 marks Spencer Lee’s debut, and he’s not easing in. The 2024 Olympic finalist draws a seasoned, dangerous international vet in Yatsenko—a matchup worthy of the moment and built for fireworks at 135lbs.

Spencer Lee: The Debut Fans Have Been Waiting For

You know the résumé: Three NCAA titles, 2024 Olympic silver and one of the most dominant par terre turns in the world.

Now Spencer Lee steps into RAF, looking to add pro accolades to an already loaded legacy. His style is unmistakable—short offense, brutal finishes, and world-class transitions on top.

He’ll come forward from the first whistle. He’ll hand fight hard. And if he gets to a leg or scores first, he’s almost always turning it into more.

Andriy Yatsenko: Don’t Sleep

Yatsenko has made a career out of making people uncomfortable.

The Ukrainian vet has been in deep senior-level waters for years—winning major international tournaments like Kolov and Farrell and consistently pushing top-tier opponents with his wide-open style and scramble instincts.

He’s hard to predict, tougher to ride and always hunting for angles off reattacks and misdirection. If Lee makes even one positioning error, Yatsenko’s Euro funk can flip a match quickly.

What to Watch For

• Spencer’s strength and par terre: If he gets on top, it could be over fast.
• Yatsenko’s motion and reattacks: He’ll test Lee’s positioning, especially early.
• Pace: Spencer wrestles hot. Yatsenko thrives when matches go long and weird.

📺 Stream it Live

Spencer Lee vs. Andriy Yatsenko—stream it live November 29 at RAF03 on FOX Nation.