How to Watch Elite Contender Series: India vs Nepal Live Stream, Fight Card

The Elite Contender Series (ECS) is set to take place on March 14 in Bangalore at Relentless Strength, featuring an exciting night of amateur mixed martial arts action. The event will bring together rising MMA talents from across South Asia, with fighters representing 15 cities across three countries competing on a stacked fight card.

Headlining the event is a highly anticipated India vs Nepal showdown, as undefeated Indian fighter Balaji MK (5-0) faces Nepal’s Samar Aryal (3-0) in a featherweight bout. Both fighters enter the contest with undefeated records, adding extra intrigue to the main event.

The co-main event will see AKS Pandey take on Ankit Yadav in a bantamweight clash. The event will feature over 20 fights, highlighting some of the most promising amateur MMA athletes in the region.

The Elite Contender Series is hosted by coach and grappler Peeyush Pandey, who aims to create a professional platform for amateur fighters to showcase their skills and progress in the sport.

How to Watch Elite Contender Series: India vs Nepal

Fans can watch the Elite Contender Series live stream on the LockerRoom India YouTube channel.

Platform: YouTube
Channel: LockerRoom India
Date: March 14, 2026
Location: Relentless Strength, Bangalore, India

Elite Contender Series Start Time

Fighters Arrival: 3:00 PM IST
Rules Briefing: 4:00 PM IST
Undercard Starts: 5:00 PM IST
Main Card Starts: 7:00 PM IST

Elite Contender Series Fight Card

Main Card

Balaji MK vs Samar Aryal – Featherweight
AKS Pandey vs Ankit Yadav – Bantamweight
Roshan Jameeruddin vs Abhishek Saini – Bantamweight
Nawaraj Parajulli vs Devgun Marandi – Lightweight
Ady Giri vs Thupten Dorji – Catchweight
Navneet Brijwal vs Gokul Khadka – Bantamweight
Karthik JP vs Manu Ben – Flyweight
Indresh Uniyal vs Mahamad Shafi – Bantamweight

With a strong India vs Nepal rivalry at the top of the card and more than 20 bouts scheduled, the Elite Contender Series promises an action-packed evening showcasing the next generation of MMA fighters in the region. Fans can tune in live on the LockerRoom India YouTube channel to watch all the action unfold.