In the co-main event of Evecon Raju 20, Maikel “The Sniper” Astur (5-1) will face French fighter Levy “The Missile” Carriel (5-5). Fought at up to 77.1 kg, the bout brings together two explosive-style fighters who prefer to finish fights before the final bell, with technical and aggressive striking as their main weapon.
Maikel Astur – technical precision and a kickboxing background
Maikel Astur is well known to Estonian combat sports fans for his impressive kickboxing background and technical precision. He has world-class experience in striking, and his rapid development as an MMA fighter makes him a dangerous opponent for anyone who steps into the cage against him.
Levy Carriel – a knockout specialist who doesn’t leave it to the judges
Levy Carriel is an experienced fighter who doesn’t like leaving decisions in the judges’ hands. True to his nickname, he’s always looking for a chance to knock his opponent out. One of the absolute highlights of his career is considered to be a phenomenal flying switch kick knockout he landed in the Brave Combat Federation league in the fall of 2023, which spread like wildfire across global MMA media and was nominated by several outlets among the best knockouts of the year.
Comments from the organizer and the fighter
“Both Maikel and Carriel have the power and skill to end the fight with a single strike. Herczyk already showed with Maikel what a striker vs. striker fight can look like, and now we get another spectacle. The anniversary event’s two most important fights are going to be powerful and memorable for a long time to come,” said Ott Tõnissaar, Evecon Raju’s chief organizer.
“I like testing myself against strong opponents. Since we both prefer striking, this fight definitely won’t be boring,” added Maikel Astur.
Evecon Raju 20 will take place on October 10 at the Tondiraba Ice Hall.
