In a reprieve for a grieving nation, Rabindra Dhant advances to Road to UFC final

Summary

Rabindra Dhant defeated New Zealand’s Kasib Murdoch by split decision in Shanghai to reach the Road to UFC Season 5 final. The win brought rare relief to Nepal as the country reels from deadly flash floods that have killed more than 500 people and left hundreds missing.

Key Points
  • Rabindra Dhant beat Kasib Murdoch by split decision in the Road to UFC-Season 5 bantamweight bout in Shanghai, China.
  • The victory came as Nepal faced devastating flash floods that had killed over 500 people and left hundreds missing.
  • Dhant thanked supporters and urged people to help Nepal after the fight.
  • He will face Japan’s Ryo Tajima in the final, with the date and venue yet to be announced.
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