Rabindra Dhant vs Chungreng Koren at MFN 17: Nepal Time (NST), How to Stream & Full Fighter Breakdown
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Introduction
Nepalese MMA fans are buzzing with excitement as Rabindra Dhant takes center stage in the main event of Matrix Fight Night 17 (MFN 17). Scheduled for Saturday, August 2 2025, this bantamweight title bout between Nepal’s own Rabindra and India’s Chungreng “The Indian Rhino” Koren marks a milestone for combat sports in Nepal. In this post, discover exact Nepal Standard Time (NST) for the fight, how to watch live, fighter insights, fan reactions, and why this event is historic for Nepali MMA.
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Event Overview & Match Details
- Event: Matrix Fight Night 17 (MFN 17) – India’s top MMA promotion hosted by Tiger Shroff and family Wikipedialockerroom.in
- Main Event: Chungreng Koren (India) vs Rabindra Dhant (Nepal) – MFN Bantamweight Championship (135 lb) Tapologylockerroom.in
- Date: Friday evening, August 2, 2025 (India Standard Time) lockerroom.in
- Venue: Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex Indoor Stadium, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India Tapologylockerroom.in
- Broadcast Start (IST): 6:00 PM IST, with undercard bouts & build‑up before main event at around 6:15–6:30 PM IST lockerroom.in
Match Time Conversion: India Time → Nepal Time (NST)
| Local Zone | Local Start Time |
|---|---|
| India (IST) | ~ :00 PM (under‑card begins) |
| Nepal (NST) | ~ 11:25PM NST |
🇳🇵 Remember: Nepal is 15 minutes ahead of India. So a 11:15 PM IST start is around 11:25 PM NST. Wikipediatimeanddate.com
Rabindra vs Koren, as the main event, is expected at around 11:30 PM or slightly later in Nepal time, depending on undercard durations.
Fighter Profiles: Meet the Main Event Champions
Rabindra Dhant (Nepal)
- Record at MFN 17: 8–1–0 entering the fight (Tapology listing shows win/loss as 8–1 vs 7–1, depending on cutoffs) Tapologyreddit.com
- Trained in Nepal’s top MMA circuits with roots in grappling and relentless cardio
- Known for his bold pursuit of the title and representing Nepal on international stage
Chungreng “The Indian Rhino” Koren (India)
- Record: 7–1–0 before this championship bout Tapology
- MFN Bantamweight Champion and current favorite (Tapology community gives him ~60–65% chance) TapologyTapology
- Powerful striking reputation, aggressive style—high knockout potential
Why This Fight Matters for Nepal
- Nepal’s first main‑event MMA title fight in a major Indian promotion
- A sign of Nepal’s athletes graduating to pro international stages
- Winning—or even a strong performance—could inspire future sponsorships, training camps, and sports infrastructure growth in Nepal
Fan Excitement & Community Buzz
Fans across social platforms are showing massive support:
“Nepal’s Rabindra Dhant (record 8‑1) is challenging Indian champion Chungreng Koren (7‑1) tomorrow night for MFN Bantamweight (135 lbs) title. It’ll be live and free on Matrix Fight Night’s YouTube channel.”
— r/Nepal thread on Reddit reddit.com
This shows organic interest, especially in free livestreaming support.
Pre‑Fight Preview & Predictions
- Khanda system advantage: Fans expect the fight to largely depend on whether Dhant can drag Koren into ground exchanges or if Koren lands early knockout blows
- Tapology predictions lean toward Koren (61%) vs Dhant (39%)—but community excitement remains high for the upset potential TapologyTapology
How to Watch MFN 17 in Nepal 🖥️
- Free Intl Broadcast: Matrix Fight Night’s official YouTube channel
- Pro tip: Search “MFN 17 live stream” or “Rabindra Dhant vs Koren”
- India Viewers: The event will also be streamed on JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar from 6:00 PM IST onwards lockerroom.in
- Nepal Viewers: YouTube is easiest—open channel before 11:15 PM IST / 6:15 PM NST to catch undercard buildup