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UTMA 19 combat sports tournament in Lithuania

Overview

The UTMA 19 combat sports tournament was scheduled to take place at the Kauno Žalgirio arena in Lithuania, featuring 15 fights. The event was headlined by a 94 kg kickboxing match between Sergejus Maslobojevas and Dominykas Dirkstys, alongside the return of former WBA champion Eimantas Stanionis.

During the main event, Dominykas Dirkstys suffered a re-injury to his previously operated left metacarpal bone in the second round. Dirkstys stopped the fight to prioritize his health, resulting in a technical knockout victory for Maslobojevas.

Following the match, Dirkstys left the arena without attending the official press conference. UTMA organizers subsequently imposed a 15,000 euro fine on Dirkstys for this breach of contract. Despite the incident, UTMA head Viktoras Gecas noted that the event set a new combat sports record with 15,000 spectators.

Entities

UTMA · Sergejus Maslobojevas · Dominykas Dirkstys · Eimantas Stanionis · Viktoras Gecas

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Dominykas Dirkstys fined 15,000 euros after injury during UTMA 19 fight

    Dominykas Dirkstys suffered a re-fractured hand during his UTMA 19 fight against Sergejus Maslobojevas, leading to a technical knockout loss and a 15,000 euro fine for leaving the arena early.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    UTMA 19 tournament to feature Maslobojevas vs. Dirkstys in Kaunas

    The UTMA 19 tournament at Kauno Žalgirio arena features a major kickboxing clash between Sergejus Maslobojevas and Dominykas Dirkstys, alongside Eimantas Stanionis's return to professional boxing.

Sources

kauno.diena.lt · kaunoaleja.lt · ve.lt · zmones.15min.lt