Tonight, the cage comes alive — and Nepal is in the spotlight.
Matrix Fight Night 17 is finally here, and it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest MMA events South Asia has seen in a while. Featuring top-tier fighters from India, Nepal, Russia, Australia, Tajikistan, and more — the energy is sky-high and the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Main Event Spotlight: Rabindra Dhant vs Chungreng Koren
All eyes will be on Rabindra Dhant, the rising MMA star from Nepal, as he takes on India’s Chungreng “The Indian Rhino” Koren for the bantamweight title.
Both fighters come in with almost identical pro records, but very different fighting styles and journeys. Rabindra has been grinding hard under Lock N Roll MMA and boasts a solid 8-1 record. Chungreng, fighting out of Warrior’s Cove in India, has been on a solid five-fight win streak and brings a well-rounded, high-pressure game to the cage.
This isn’t just a fight — this is for the belt. And it’s the final bout of the night.
Co-Main Event and Other Must-Watch Fights:
Before the main event, there’s a stacked fight card you won’t want to miss:
Strawweight Title Fight:
Sonam Zomba (India) vs Anna Safeeva (Russia)
— Expect fast-paced action from two of the most technically sharp strawweights on the MFN roster.
Featherweight Clash:
Abdul Azim Badakhshi (Afghanistan) vs Nadyr Aliev (Dagestan)
With Aliev stepping in as a late replacement, this one could turn explosive very quickly.
Other Key Bouts:
- Angad Bisht (India) vs Firdavs Zaripov (Tajikistan)
- Sandeep Dahiya (India) vs Solekh Khasanov (Russia)
- Rahul Thapa (India) vs Josh Grove (Australia)
- Aminder Bisht (India) vs Sunatullo Azizov (Tajikistan)
- Zack Bennet (New Zealand) vs Abdul Fazeel (India)
- …and more across flyweight, welterweight, and bantamweight divisions.
You Don’t Want to Miss This
Whether you’re a die-hard MMA fan or just tuning in to support Nepal, tonight’s event promises action, adrenaline, and potentially a historic moment.
Catch the event live right here:
Clear your schedule, grab your popcorn, and get ready to cheer — because when Rabindra Dhant steps into that cage, he won’t just be fighting for himself…
He’ll be fighting for all of us!
