UTMA #18 Results: Dirkstys Viral KO, Maslobojev Outclasses Pauliukevičius

UTMA #18 Results: Maslobojev Dominates, Dirkstys Scores 56-Second KO

The hierarchy of Lithuanian kickboxing remains intact, but the tension has never been higher. On April 18th, 2026, UTMA #18 took over the Žalgirio Arena in Kaunas for a night that defined the "Old Guard" vs. "New Blood" rivalry. While the main event was a tactical masterclass, the co-main event saw Dominykas Dirkstys steal the show with a highlight-reel finish.

Main Event: Sergej Maslobojev Outclasses "Tyson" Pauliukevičius

In the most anticipated heavyweight clash in recent memory, Sergej Maslobojev proved why he is still the best kickboxer in Lithuania. Facing the rising powerhouse Ignas Pauliukevičius, "Kuvalda" put on a clinical display of veteran kickboxing.

Maslobojev utilized a heavy leg-kick game to chop down Pauliukevičius, scoring multiple knockdowns across the first two rounds. While Pauliukevičius showed incredible heart and landed several heavy shots in the third, the judges’ decision was clear: a 3-0 Unanimous Decision for Maslobojev. That victory was followed by Maslobojev's meeting with Dirkstys at UTMA #19, where Maslobojev won by second-round TKO after an apparent hand injury.

The Viral Nuke: Dirkstys KOs Velenciuc in 56 Seconds

Dominykas Dirkstys didn't just win; he made a statement. After a theatrical walkout and a high-profile proposal to Oksana Pikul that set social media on fire, Dirkstys stepped into the ring and delivered.

Facing Moldova’s Alexandru Velenciuc, Dirkstys needed less than a minute to find the target. A perfectly timed left hand caught Velenciuc flush, dropping him instantly and ending the fight at the 0:56 mark of Round 1. The win sent Dirkstys into his meeting with Maslobojev at UTMA 19 with significant momentum. Maslobojev later won that fight by second-round TKO after an apparent hand injury.

Full UTMA 18 Fight Results

• Sergej Maslobojev def. Ignas Pauliukevičius via Decision (3-0)
• Dominykas Dirkstys def. Alexandru Velenciuc via TKO, Round 1 (0:56)
• Naglis Kanišauskas def. Maxim Zaplitnii via Decision (Extra Round)
• Tomas Banskis def. Edvinas Šimonutis via Decision (3-0)
• Deividas Jameljanovas def. Raimonds Aukštikalnis via Decision (3-0)
• Dovydas Rimkus def. Adi Durakovič via TKO, Round 1 (0:32)
• Edvinas Šalkovski def. Dovydas Girdzevičius via TKO (Corner Stoppage) at 0:17
• Evaldas Balsys def. Osvaldas Fedorovičius via Decision (3-0)
• Artūras Brižinskas def. Romualdas Auga via TKO, Round 1 (0:40)

What Followed at UTMA 19 and What Comes Next

Maslobojev defeated Dirkstys by second-round TKO at UTMA 19 after Dirkstys appeared to aggravate a pre-existing hand injury. The result settled the official first meeting but immediately produced discussion of a possible rematch.

UTMA 18 participants Ignas Pauliukevičius and Naglis Kanišauskas later met in Vilnius on October 24. Pauliukevičius won their UTMA 20 main event by third-round TKO; see the UTMA 20 results report.