India, May 20 -- Mridul Saikia doesn't believe in leaving things to chance in the octagon. The Assam-based mixed martial artist holds a clean 8-0-0 pro record with all his wins coming via finishes - three technical knockouts and five submissions. No split decisions, no close calls. No wonder that he has earned the nickname 'Crusher'.

Saikia now is preparing for the biggest opportunity of his career - he is set to represent India in the flyweight division at the fourth edition of Road to UFC, which begins in Shanghai on May 22. Road to UFC is a knockout tournament that provides a pathway for top MMA prospects from Asia to secure a UFC contract.

A strong showing could make him only the third active Indian to get a UFC contract.

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