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Changes at UTMA: Krilavičius Loses Championship Belt
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Changes at UTMA: Krilavičius Loses Championship Belt

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The UTMA organization is eliminating its 77 kg weight category, resulting in the forfeiture of the championship title by R. Krilavičius.
  • Krilavičius will continue his career within the UTMA organization but will compete in the 75 kg weight category.
  • The UTMA 19 tournament is scheduled for September 26 at the Kaunas "Žalgiris" Arena, featuring a main event between Sergejus Maslobojevas and Dominykas Dirkshtis.

The UTMA organization is set to implement significant changes, including the discontinuation of its 77 kg weight category. This decision will lead to the forfeiture of the championship title by R. Krilavičius, who currently holds the belt in that division.

Despite losing his championship title due to the category's elimination, Krilavičius will remain with the UTMA organization. He is set to continue his fighting career in the 75 kg weight class. The organization expressed gratitude for his contributions and welcomed his continued participation in the new weight division.

As essential changes approach in the sporting structure of the UTMA organization, one of the weight categories is being eliminated and 77 kg champion belt is lost by Raimondas Krilavičius.

— UTMAThe organization announced the discontinuation of the 77 kg weight category and its impact on the current champion.

These structural changes coincide with the upcoming UTMA 19 tournament, scheduled for September 26 at the Kaunas "Žalgiris" Arena. The main event of the evening will feature a highly anticipated bout between Sergejus Maslobojevas and Dominykas Dirkshtis, promising an exciting night of competition for mixed martial arts fans.

We thank Raimondas, who will continue his journey in UTMA in the 75 kg category.

— UTMAThe organization confirmed Krilavičius's continued participation in a different weight class.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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