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Coverage of Rabindra Dhant's road to the UFC: the fights, the history he's making, and everything fight week in Sydney.
Dhant vs Tajima: Sydney, 7 Feb 2027
UFC Fight Night lands at Afterpay Arena, Sydney Olympic Park on Sunday 7 February 2027, and the Road to UFC Season 5 bantamweight final between Nepal's Rabindra Dhant and Japan's Ryo Tajima belongs on that weekend. A UFC contract for the winner.
Read articleSemifinal recap: Dhant edges Murdoch in Shanghai
A split decision, a first career loss for Kasib Murdoch, and a first Road to UFC final for Nepal. How the semifinal in Shanghai unfolded, round by round, and what it means for 7 February.
Read articleFrom Bajhang to Shanghai: the making of Rabindra Dhant
A village in far-west Nepal, a title in Kathmandu, and a semifinal win in China. The journey of Nepal's first Road to UFC finalist, and why his run matters so much back home.
Read articleRoad to UFC explained: how the show works
The format, the semifinals, the final, and the UFC contract at stake. A plain-English guide to the series that could put Nepal's first fighter on the UFC roster.
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