Rabindra Dhant gave Nepal a reason to smile. Now his camp wants real action behind the praise
Summary
Rabindra Dhant’s win over Kasib Murdoch at the Road to UFC semifinals in Shanghai has put him one step closer to a UFC contract and brought a moment of relief to Nepal after devastating floods. His camp is now pressing the sports ministry for support to help build MMA in Nepal.
Key Points
- Rabindra Dhant beat Kasib Murdoch in the Road to UFC Season 5 semifinals in Shanghai, moving closer to a UFC contract.
- Coach-manager Diwiz Piya has publicly asked Sports Minister Sasmit Pokharel for a meeting to discuss support for MMA in Nepal.
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah, UFC, and several Nepali athletes praised Dhant’s victory after the country was hit by severe floods.
- Dhant will next face Japan’s Ryo Tajima in the final, though the date and venue have not been announced.
