Nepalese fighter Rabindra Dhant took a significant stride towards securing a UFC contract, delivering an impressive performance to defeat Kimbert Alintozon at Road to UFC in Macau.

During the initial day of Road To UFC Season 5, Dhant navigated a challenging first round before asserting complete control in the second. After initially contending with Alintozon’s aggressive approach and movement, the talented fighter from Nepal began dictating the fight’s rhythm through effective clinch work and physical dominance against the cage.

Once the bout transitioned to the ground, Rabindra Dhant maintained his advantage without allowing his opponent any respite.

The 27-year-old skillfully transitioned into dominant positions, secured the mount, and unleashed a relentless barrage of punches, leading the referee to stop the fight at 4:37 of the second round. This victory propels Dhant into the bantamweight tournament semifinals and elevates his professional record to 10-1.

This remarkable performance is particularly noteworthy given the unexpected circumstances leading up to the fight. Rabindra Dhant had largely focused his training on a different opponent, only for Kimbert Alintozon to be a late replacement for the bout.

Already a pioneer for MMA in Nepal, Dhant previously made history in 2023 as the first fighter from the country to compete in ONE Championship. He also boasts an impressive knockout victory over India’s Chungreng Koren at Matrix Fight Night 17.

English Translation:

Rabindra Dhant Advances at Road to UFC Season 5 with Violent TKO Finish

Nepal’s Rabindra Dhant took a major step toward earning a UFC contract after stopping Kimbert Alintozon in an impressive showing at Road to UFC in Macau.

On Day 1 of Road To UFC Season 5, Dhant weathered an awkward opening round before completely taking over the fight in the second. After initially dealing with Alintozon’s pressure and movement, the Nepali prospect began dictating the pace with clinch work and physicality against the cage.

Once the action hit the ground, Rabindra Dhant never let his opponent recover.

The 27-year-old smoothly advanced into dominant positions, climbed into mount, and unloaded a barrage of punches that forced the referee to intervene at 4:37 of Round 2. The victory sends Dhant into the semifinals of the bantamweight tournament and improves his professional record to 10-1.

The performance was especially notable considering the difficult lead-up to the bout. Rabindra Dhant had spent most of his camp preparing for a different opponent before a late switch saw Kimbert Alintozon step into the matchup.

Already a trailblazer for MMA in Nepal, Dhant became the first fighter from the country to compete in ONE Championship back in 2023. He also owns a notable knockout victory over India’s Chungreng Koren at Matrix Fight Night 17.