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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Kickboxing promotion |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Founder | Viktoras Gecas |
| Headquarters | Lithuania |
| Key people | Viktoras Gecas (CEO, Founder) |
| Owner | Utma grupė, UAB |
| Website | uniquetma |
UTMA, or Unique & Talented Martial Artists, is a Lithuanian-based combat sports promotion that organizes professional kickboxing events in Lithuania.
History
[edit]UTMA was established to showcase local and regional kickboxers. It started on smaller venue shows and the promotion has expanded to larger arenas. UTMA frequently promotes events in Kaunas (including shows at Žalgirio Arena).
Events
[edit]UTMA events typically include a mix of professional kickboxing and other combat sports like Muay Thai, mixed martial arts and boxing. The events feature a main event, several co-main bouts, and an undercard showcasing rising talent.
Current champions
[edit]| Division | Champion | Since | Ref. | Defenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kickboxing | ||||
| 86 kg (189.6 lb) |  Dominykas Dirkstys |
November 28, 2025 | 0 | |
| 81 kg (178.6 lb) | Vacant | July 10, 2026 | N/A | |
| 75 kg (165.3 lb) |  Nikola Cvetkovič |
September 27, 2025 | 1 | |
| 67 kg (147.7 lb) |  Khyzer Hayat |
September 26, 2026 | 0 | |
| 63.5 kg (140.0 lb) | Modestas Žmuidina |
September 26, 2026 | 0 | |
| Muay Thai | ||||
| 67 kg (147.7 lb) | Vitas Karosas |
February 22, 2025 | 2 | |
Championship history
[edit]Kickboxing
[edit]UTMA 86 kg Kickboxing Championship
[edit]Weight limit: 86 kg (189.6 lb)
| No. | Name | Event | Date | Reign (total) |
Defenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dominykas Dirkstys def. Ričards Ozols |
UTMA #15 Kaunas, Lithuania |
Nov 28, 2025 | 303 days |
|
UTMA 81 kg Kickboxing Championship
[edit]Weight limit: 81 kg (178.6 lb)
| No. | Name | Event | Date | Reign (total) |
Defenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mindaugas Narauskas def. Dominykas Dirkstys |
UTMA #9 Kaunas, Lithuania |
Sep 28, 2024 | 650 days | |
| Narauskas vacated the title in July 10, 2026. | |||||
UTMA 77 kg Kickboxing Championship
[edit]Weight limit: 77 kg (169.8 lb)
| No. | Name | Event | Date | Reign (total) |
Defenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mantvydas Perednis def. Dovydas Rimkus |
UTMA #15 Kaunas, Lithuania |
Nov 28, 2025 | 85 days | |
| 2 | Raimondas Krilavičius def. Mantvydas Perednis |
UTMA #17 Kaunas, Lithuania |
Feb 21, 2026 | 179 days | |
| The division was dissolved in August 19, 2026. | |||||
UTMA 75 kg Kickboxing Championship
[edit]Weight limit: 75 kg (165.3 lb)
| No. | Name | Event | Date | Reign (total) |
Defenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raimondas Avlasevičius def. Henrikas Vikšraitis |
UTMA #12 Kaunas, Lithuania |
Apr 19, 2025 | 161 days | |
| 2 | Nikola Cvetkovič def. Raimondas Avlasevičius |
UTMA #13 Kaunas, Lithuania |
Sep 27, 2025 | 365 days |
1. def. Nauris Lukošiūnas at UTMA #17 on February 21, 2026 |
UTMA 67 kg Kickboxing Championship
[edit]Weight limit: 67 kg (147.7 lb)
| No. | Name | Event | Date | Reign (total) |
Defenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khyzer Hayat def. Martynas Danius |
UTMA #19 Kaunas, Lithuania |
Sep 26, 2026 | 1 day |
UTMA 63.5 kg Kickboxing Championship
[edit]Weight limit: 63.5 kg (140.0 lb)
| No. | Name | Event | Date | Reign (total) |
Defenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dovydas Levickis def. Artūras Brižinskas |
UTMA #13 Kaunas, Lithuania |
Sept 27, 2025 | 364 days | |
| 2 | Modestas Žmuidina def. Dovydas Levickis |
UTMA #19 Kaunas, Lithuania |
Sept 26, 2026 | 1 day |
Muay Thai
[edit]UTMA 67 kg Muay Thai Championship
[edit]Weight limit: 67 kg (147.7 lb)
| No. | Name | Event | Date | Reign (total) |
Defenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vitas Karosas def. Arnas Kalasiūnas |
UTMA #10 Kaunas, Lithuania |
Nov 8, 2024 | 688 days |
1. def. Arnestas Naujokas at UTMA #11 on Feb 22, 2025 |
List of Events
[edit]| # | Event | Date | Venue | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | UTMA #21 | November 28, 2026 | Žalgiris Arena | Kaunas, Lithuania |
| 23 | UTMA #20 | October 24, 2026 | Twinsbet Arena | Vilnius, Lithuania |
| 22 | UTMA #19 | September 26, 2026 | Žalgiris Arena | Kaunas, Lithuania[1] |
| 21 | UTMA Rising #3 | September 23, 2026 | Akropolis Kaunas | Kaunas, Lithuania[2] |
| 20 | UTMA #18 | April 18, 2026 | Žalgiris Arena | Kaunas, Lithuania[3] |
| 19 | UTMA #17 | February 21, 2026 | Žalgiris Arena | Kaunas, Lithuania |
| 18 | UTMA #16 | January 31, 2026 | Twinsbet Arena | Vilnius, Lithuania |
| 17 | UTMA #15 | November 28, 2025 | Žalgiris Arena | Kaunas, Lithuania |
| 16 | BRAVE CF 99 x UTMA 14 | October 18, 2025 | Twinsbet Arena | Vilnius, Lithuania |
| 15 | UTMA #13 | September 27, 2025 | Žalgiris Arena | Kaunas, Lithuania[4] |
| 14 | UTMA #12 | April 19, 2025 | Žalgiris Arena | Kaunas, Lithuania[5] |
| 13 | UTMA Rising #2 | March 28, 2025 | Švyturys Arena | Klaipėda, Lithuania[6] |
| 12 | UTMA #11 | February 22, 2025 | Žalgiris Arena | Kaunas, Lithuania[7] |
| 11 | UTMA Rising #1 | January 17, 2025 | Švyturys Arena | Klaipėda, Lithuania[8] |
| 10 | UTMA #10 | November 8, 2024 | Kaunas Sports Hall | Kaunas, Lithuania[9] |
| 9 | UTMA #9 | September 28, 2024 | Žalgiris Arena | Kaunas, Lithuania[10] |
| 8 | UTMA #8 | April 19, 2024 | Kaunas Sports Hall | Kaunas, Lithuania[11] |
| 7 | UTMA #7 | February 27, 2024 | Kaunas Sports Hall | Kaunas, Lithuania[12] |
| 6 | UTMA #6 | November 10, 2023 | Kaunas Sports Hall | Kaunas, Lithuania[13] |
| 5 | UTMA #5 | September 15, 2023 | Kaunas Sports Hall | Kaunas, Lithuania[14] |
| 4 | UTMA #4 | July 15, 2023 | Palanga Arena | Palanga, Lithuania[15] |
| 3 | UTMA - Kaunas Prime | April 7, 2023 | Kaunas Sports Hall | Kaunas, Lithuania[16] |
| 2 | UTMA #2 Winter Edition | December 8, 2022 | Kaunas Sports Hall | Kaunas, Lithuania |
| 1 | UTMA #1 Special Event | September 15, 2022 | VDU Botanical garden | Kaunas, Lithuania |
Notable fighters
[edit]Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ Malyška, Vilius. "Kiemas išvalytas: traumos padarinius pajutęs Dirkstys pasitraukė iš kovos". 15min.lt/sportas.
- ↑ "Lyg Las Vegase – „UTMA RISING 3" Kaune buvo įteikti 4 kontraktai jauniesiems talentams". www.lrytas.lt.
- ↑ "„UTMA 18": į 4 nokdaunus Pauliukevičių siuntęs Maslobojevas iškovojo pergalę, stojo į akistatą su Dirksčiu". sportas.lt.
- ↑ "UTMA #19 tiesiogiai transliacija internetu – žiūrėkite didžiausią kovinio sporto renginį Lietuvoje". Sport.lt. September 26, 2026.
- ↑ ""UTMA 12": dantų nebejautęs Vikšraitis atsisakė tęsti kovą, Maslobojevo atlydėtas Avlasevičius – naujasis čempionas". tv3.lt.
- ↑ ""UTMA Rising 2": Avlasevičius įveikė Lukošiūną ir "Grand Prix" finale susikaus su klubiečiu Vikšraičiu". tv3.lt.
- ↑ "Po pergalės UTMA turnyre Sergejus Maslobojevas pasipiršo savo mylimajai - Sportas24". February 23, 2025.
- ↑ "LNK". lnk.lt.
- ↑ ""UTMA 10" turnyre – netikėta Radžio misija: Rimkenzo išreiškė padėką vaikystės dievukui". 15min.lt.
- ↑ ""UTMA 9" Kaune: Pasipiktinusį D. Dirkstį parklupdęs M. Narauskas – naujasis čempionas".
- ↑ "UTMA gyvai: Dominykas Dirkstys vs Mindaugas Narauskas ir kitos kovos - 7bet.lt". 10 November 2023.
- ↑ Nesavas, Martynas (February 24, 2024). "Lietuvos muaitai galiūnų dvikovoje Narauską Kaune įveikęs Jasiūnas: didžiausia muaitai istorijoje kova". lrt.lt.
- ↑ "Utma Tiesiogiai: D. Dirkstys Vs M. Narauskas". 10 October 2023.
- ↑ "Populiariausi šalies kikboksininkai susikaus UTMA narve". www.alfa.lt.
- ↑ "UTMA ringe – populiariausių kikbokso kovotojų dvikova". www.alfa.lt.
- ↑ ""UTMA.Kaunas Prime": aktyvioje kovoje A.Misiūnas nugalėjo D.Rimkų, "laukinėje" bokso kovoje D.Dirkstys nokautavo latvį A.Leisans, M.Narauskas keliais nokautavo D.Dunauską". sportas.lt.
- ↑ "Maslobojevo debiutas UTMA organizacijoje – rugsėjo mėnesį Kaune". Delfi sportas.