📍 About Martial Arts Competitions
Martial arts in Lithuania — a rapidly growing sport. MMA organizations, boxing federations and traditional martial arts hold dozens of tournaments every year. From amateur to professional, the range of competitions is broad.
This calendar contains all the major martial arts competitions in Lithuania in 2026.
🥊 MMA and Mixed Martial Arts
| Event | Date | Rank | Organization | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MMA Bushido | April | Vilnius | Bushido FC | Professionals |
| MMA League | June | Kaunas | MMA League | Amateur/Pro |
| Baltic MMA Championship | August | Klaipėda | Baltic MMA | International |
| King of Kings | October | Vilnius | KOK | Professionals |
| MMA Bushido Final | December | Vilnius | Bushido FC | Professionals |
🏆 Traditional Martial Arts
| Event | Date | Rank | Sport | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuanian Judo Championship | March | Vilnius | Judo | Professionals |
| Lithuanian Boxing Championship | May | Kaunas | Boxing | Professionals |
| Lithuanian Karate Cup | April | Šiauliai | Karate | All levels |
| Lithuanian Wrestling Championship | May | Panevėžys | Wrestling | Professionals |
| BJJ Open Lithuania | July | Vilnius | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | All levels |
| K-1 Grand Prix | September | Vilnius | Kickboxing | Professionals |
⚖️ Weight Categories
Lightest Categories
MMA: up to 57 kg, up to 61 kg. Boxing: up to 52 kg, up to 57 kg. Dominance of speed and technique.
Middle Categories
MMA: up to 70 kg, up to 77 kg. Boxing: up to 69 kg, up to 75 kg. The most popular — with the most participants.
Heavy Categories
MMA: up to 84 kg, up to 93 kg. Boxing: up to 81 kg, up to 91 kg. Battles of strength and endurance.
Heavyweights
MMA: over 93 kg. Boxing: over 91 kg. Knockout power — one punch can decide everything.
💪 Preparation for Martial Arts Competitions
- Training camp: 6-8 weeks of intensive training before the competition
- Weight cutting: controlled weight loss down to the category limit
- Sparring: a mandatory part of competition practice — minimum 20-30 rounds
- Technical and tactical preparation: opponent analysis, strategy development
- Sports nutrition: protein for recovery, creatine for strength, carbohydrates for energy
🙋 FAQ
Biggest MMA Competitions in Lithuania?
MMA Bushido — the most prestigious MMA organization in Lithuania, its events are broadcast on TV.
Is a License Required?
For professional fights — yes. For amateur tournaments, club membership and a medical certificate are sufficient.
How Much Does Participation Cost?
Amateur tournaments: 20-40 €. Professional fights: organizers cover the costs.