Dhant prepares to block Murdoch’s social media jabs with real punches in Shanghai

Summary

Rabindra Dhant faces New Zealand’s Kasib Murdoch in Shanghai with a UFC contract on the line, as their Road to UFC semifinal builds into a heated social-media feud. Dhant’s camp says the Nepali fighter is focused on training and ready to settle the score inside the ring.

Key Points
  • Rabindra Dhant will face Kasib Murdoch in Shanghai in a Road to UFC semifinal, with a UFC contract at stake.
  • Murdoch has repeatedly mocked Dhant on social media, prompting responses from Dhant’s camp rather than Dhant himself.
  • Dhant’s coaches say he is focused on training and determined to win by finish.
  • A victory would make Dhant the first Nepali fighter to earn a UFC contract.
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