The upcoming UTMA 17 tournament is expected to showcase 14 major kickboxing and Muay Thai bouts on February 21, starting at 18:00, with the main card beginning at 21:00. The event promises an exciting lineup of fights including two title matches; Nikola Cvetkovičius, the recent champion at 75 kg, will defend his title against local fighter Nauris Lukošiūnas, while Mantvydas Perednis, who recently claimed the 77 kg title, will face off against Raimondas Krilavičius. Returning to the ring this year is Ahavatas Gordon, known for his impressive debut, who will compete in a Muay Thai match with MMA gloves against Turkey's Ali Koyuncu in the 63.5 kg weight category. Another intriguing matchup includes Deividas Danyla, also fighting under Muay Thai rules with MMA gloves at 66 kg, who will take on the Turkish competitor Cengiz Lale. The excitement surrounding the tournament not only highlights rising talents but also the growing popularity of kickboxing and Muay Thai in Lithuania.