At the next Evecon Raju fight night, Polish fighter Mateusz Rybak (9-4), already familiar to the Estonian audience, will once again step into the cage in pursuit of his third win here. Standing opposite him will be the dangerous Finn Riku “The Discipline” Urholin (5-3), whose professional career has not required a single judges’ decision so far.
This matchup promises to be one of the fiercest of the night, because statistics do not lie: both men are known for finishing fights early, and neither likes to leave fate in the hands of the judges.
Tõnissaar: International Showdowns Are Here to Stay
“Spectacular and high-level international matchups have come to Raju to stay. This time we bring back to the audience the already familiar Mateusz Rybak, who will face Riku Urholin. The Finn’s goal is clear – to finally open the account of Finnish professional victories at Raju. Looking at both men’s statistics and how many of their fights have ended before the final bell, it’s clear that this duel will leave no one indifferent,” said Ott Tõnissaar, CEO of Evecon Raju.
Riku Urholin – The Man Who Leaves Nothing to the Judges
Finnish fighter Riku Urholin is a true ground-fighting expert. As a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, he has earned medals at international championships, and his game plan is clear: take the opponent down and finish the fight there. Urholin’s statistics are both impressive and intimidating – all of his 8 professional fights (both wins and losses) have ended either by knockout or submission. This means that in Urholin’s fights, the judges have never had to count the points.
Mateusz Rybak – The Experienced Ground-and-Pound Machine
Rybak is already a familiar name to the Raju audience, having defeated Raigo Kutsar and Rimantas Žvaliauskas. The experienced Pole, who has 30 amateur fights in addition to his professional career, is a classic striker. However, his trademark has become his powerful ground-and-pound style. Eight of Rybak’s nine professional victories have come before the final bell. He is ready to win his third fight at Raju, feeling confident both on the feet and on the ground.
Clash of Styles: Discipline vs Power
The audience can expect a classic stylistic showdown. Urholin will hunt for another submission, while Rybak is ready to answer with fire at every range.
Will the Finn’s disciplined BJJ prevail, or the Pole’s experience and aggression? One thing is certain – this fight is highly unlikely to go the distance.