Nepal’s Dhami and Kakshapati step into international MMA spotlight
Summary
Nepali fighters Sangita Dhami and Kunjan Kakshapati prepare to compete at the international Immortal Fighting Championship in Bengaluru, marking a significant presence for Nepal in mixed martial arts.
Key Points
- Sangita Dhami transitioned from a South Asian Games gold medalist in wrestling to an undefeated amateur MMA fighter in the strawweight division.
- Dhami and fellow Nepali fighter Kunjan Kakshapati are set to compete at the Immortal Fighting Championship-1 in Bengaluru, India.
- Dhami has a 5-0 fight record and recently won a jiu-jitsu tournament, showing diversified fighting skills.
- Kakshapati, specializing in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, holds a strong record of 7-2 and is expected to face a tough opponent with kickboxing and sambo background.
- Nepali fighters are gaining prominence in international MMA competitions, suggesting a growing future for the sport in Nepal.
