In his long-awaited return to the cage, Yasir Uyar delivered a powerful statement at Evecon RAJU 17, securing a dominant first-round TKO victory over Latvia’s Dans Bukovskis in this 65.8 kg professional bout.
After Two-Year Layoff, Uyar Storms Back with First Pro Win
Uyar, fighting out of Finland by way of Turkey, returned to MMA after over two years away — having prepared almost entirely by himself. That didn’t stop him from showcasing raw aggression, ground control, and brutal ground-and-pound en route to the first win of his pro career.
Bukovskis Lands Early Takedown, but Uyar’s Ground Strikes Seal the Fight
Dans Bukovskis, who came in with a 1–1 record and a significant height advantage, looked composed early and landed a takedown, but was overwhelmed once Uyar reversed positions and rained down heavy leather.
💥 Official Result: Yasir Uyar def. Dans Bukovskis via TKO (Round 1, 3:56)
🎤 Post-fight: Uyar declared, “I trained two years alone — with a punching bag. Now I sent him back to school.”
📅 Bonus: Call-out for RAJU 18 confirmed — Uyar vs Mäeste
The next event – Evecon RAJU 18 – will take place on 20 September at Tondiraba Ice Hall in Tallinn.
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