Standout mixed martial artist Rabindra Dhant faces a career-defining moment at the Shanghai Indoor Stadium in China. Competing in the Road to UFC Season 5 bantamweight semifinals, the fighter known as "Bajhang ko Bagh" carries Nepal's hopes of securing a historic spot on the elite global MMA roster.
The 10–1–0 veteran enters the Octagon following an impressive second-round knockout win over Philippine opponent Kimbert Alintozon in May. Both Dhant and his semifinal rival, New Zealand’s undefeated prospect Kasib Murdoch, officially made weight at 135.5 pounds ahead of their high-stakes encounter.
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Standing in Dhant’s path is Murdoch, an unblemished contender holding an 8–0–0 professional record. The clash represents one of the toughest tests in the Nepalese athlete's career, with the winner earning direct passage to the tournament final and a chance at a multi-fight UFC contract.
Scheduled as the sixth bout on a nine-fight card, the showdown is anticipated to begin between 4:15 PM and 5:30 PM Nepal Time. Worldwide audiences can stream the event on UFC Fight Pass, while regional networks such as Sony TEN 2 and local watch parties across Kathmandu, Lalitpur, and Pokhara host live screenings. A victory in the tournament final would establish Dhant as Nepal's first-ever UFC athlete.
