A High-Stakes Opening Bout
On February 22, in the first pro match of the fight card at Evecon RAJU 17 – the biggest Mixed Martial Arts event in the Baltic States – Latvian fighter Dans Bukovskis will face Yasir Uyar from Turkey.
Bukovskis’ Rising Star in Baltic MMA
Promising an evening of intense thrills at Tartu’s A. Le Coq Sports Hall, the opening pro match features an exciting showdown between Latvia’s Dans Bukovskis (1-1 pro record) and Turkey’s Yasir Uyar (0-1).
Twenty-one-year-old Bukovskis is a rising star on the Baltic MMA scene. He began his professional career in the summer of 2024 and secured a hard-fought yet convincing decision victory in his most recent bout. Standing at 183 cm, Bukovskis will have a notable 13 cm reach advantage in the upcoming fight, which could be crucial if used effectively in striking exchanges.
Uyar Returns to RAJU with a Point to Prove
Twenty-seven-year-old Yasir Uyar returns to RAJU after a two-year hiatus. Living and training in Finland, he made his debut in 2022 and now aims to prove his worth on the local MMA stage.
Uyar is known for his aggressive stand-up style but mentioned in a pre-fight interview that grappling is the area where Bukovskis cannot match him. He is clearly targeting his first professional win.
Ott Tõnissaar’s Take on This Exciting Clash
“RAJU has always focused on showcasing new talent, and the bout between Bukovskis and Uyar is a perfect example – Bukovskis is gathering momentum, while Uyar wants to prove his value. This will be a closely contested battle!”
– Ott Tõnissaar, CEO & Head Organizer of Evecon RAJU
Who Will Take the First Victory of the Night?
Will Bukovskis continue his upward trajectory, or will Uyar make a triumphant return?
The high-stakes action unfolds on February 22 at A. Le Coq Sports Hall in Tartu.