Rabindra Dhant Defeats Kasib Murdoch to Reach the Road to UFC Final 🇳🇵🔥

Rabindra Dhant Defeats Kasib Murdoch and Reaches the Road to UFC Season 5 Final 🇳🇵🔥 Rabindra Dhant has done it again. Nepal’s rising MMA star defeated New Zealand’s unbeaten Kasib Murdoch by split decision in the Road to UFC Season 5 bantamweight semifinal on August 28, 2026, in Shanghai, China. The scorecards were 29-28, 28-29, 29-28, giving Dhant a hard-fought victory and sending him into the Road to UFC final. A Huge Victory for Nepal Known as the “Tiger of Bajhang,” Rabindra Dhant entered the semifinal against one of the toughest challenges of his career. Kasib Murdoch arrived undefeated and determined to continue his perfect record. But Dhant refused to back down, surviving a demanding three-round battle and doing enough to earn the judges' decision. The victory is historic for Dhant and Nepali MMA, as he has now reached the Road to UFC Season 5 bantamweight final and moved just one win away from the ultimate goal: a UFC contract. A Tough Three-Round Battle This was not an easy victory. Both fighters had their moments throughout the fight, making the semifinal a closely contested battle. After two competitive rounds, Dhant appeared to increase his pressure in the third round, landing effective strikes and creating problems for Murdoch. Murdoch also had moments of success, including grappling exchanges and positional control, but Dhant continued fighting until the final bell. When the judges' scorecards were announced, Dhant had done enough. Rabindra Dhant was going to the final. The Tiger of Bajhang Moves One Step Closer This victory means everything for Dhant's UFC dream. Road to UFC is designed as a pathway for talented fighters from the Asia-Pacific region to earn an opportunity in the UFC. Dhant has now successfully won his opening-round fight and his semifinal. Only one major challenge remains. The final. According to the reported tournament results, Dhant is expected to face Japan's Ryo Tajima in the bantamweight final after Tajima defeated India's Chungreng Koren in the other semifinal. Nepal Celebrates Another Historic Moment Rabindra Dhant has become one of the biggest names in Nepali MMA. His journey from regional competition to international stages has inspired combat-sports fans throughout Nepal. Now, after defeating an unbeaten opponent from New Zealand, he is closer than ever to reaching the world's biggest MMA organization. The pressure was enormous. Murdoch was unbeaten. The semifinal was extremely close. But Dhant showed determination and survived the challenge. One Fight Away From the UFC The situation is now simple. One final fight. One final obstacle. One massive opportunity. If Rabindra Dhant can win the Road to UFC Season 5 bantamweight final, he will take a huge step toward realizing his dream of reaching the UFC. For Nepal, this is a historic moment. For Dhant, the mission is not finished yet. Final Thoughts Rabindra Dhant's victory over Kasib Murdoch was not just another win. It was a statement. He defeated an unbeaten opponent, survived a difficult three-round battle and earned a split-decision victory when everything was on the line. Now, the Tiger of Bajhang is officially in the Road to UFC final. One more victory could change everything. 🇳🇵 Rabindra Dhant def. Kasib Murdoch 🏆 Result: Split Decision 📊 Scorecards: 29-28, 28-29, 29-28 📍 Road to UFC Season 5 Semifinal — Shanghai 🔥 Next: The Road to UFC Final **The dream is alive. The final is next. The UFC is now just one step away for Rabindra Dhant.**