Dominykas Dirkstys secured a victory over Maxim Zaplitnii in a UTMA (United Traditional Martial Arts) fight on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Žalgiris Arena in Kaunas, Lithuania, following a performance by his partner, Oksana Pikul and her fellow artist, Monika Kvietkutė.
Pikul and Kvietkutė opened the event with a performance of their song, “Olialia pupytės,” preceding Dirkstys’s entrance to the ring. Pikul then offered Dirkstys a kiss for good luck, a moment captured by onlookers. Beyond the public arena, Pikul reportedly performed a provocative dance for Dirkstys in the dressing room, set to Rihanna’s “My Down,” as documented by Kvietkutė and shared on Instagram stories. The dance featured Pikul in revealing attire, including loose-fitting trousers and a crop top, showcasing her physique.
The couple publicly confirmed their relationship on Valentine’s Day, according to reports. Pikul initially stated they would refrain from extensive public comment, but acknowledged the romantic connection was “obvious.” Dirkstys echoed this sentiment, choosing to keep further details private but affirming he was “always calm” about the situation. Their relationship had been the subject of speculation prior to the official announcement.
Dirkstys is known for incorporating showmanship into his fighting style, and Pikul’s involvement suggests a continuation of this trend. The pair were first observed together at a UTMA event several weeks prior to the Valentine’s Day confirmation.
While Dirkstys celebrated his win, he was absent from the M.A.M.A. (Muzikos Apdovanojimų Akademija) music awards ceremony held shortly after, appearing without Pikul.
Reaction to the relationship has been widespread, with support expressed by figures such as Veronika Naumovaitė-Kazilionė and Kristina Meseguer. Comments on social media have also included playful speculation about the reaction of Pikul’s former partner, Stano, with Deivydas Zvonkus jokingly suggesting he was “outraged.”
