Indian MMA talent Mridul Saikia will make his Road to UFC Season 4 debut on May 22, 2025, squaring off against China’s Agulali in the flyweight division at the UFC Performance Institute in Shanghai.
Mridul ‘Crusher’ Saikia remains undefeated with a flawless 8-0 professional record, earning all his wins through decisive finishes—split evenly between four knockouts and four submissions. He currently stands as South Asia’s top-ranked flyweight. His opponent, Agulali, enters the bout with an impressive 12-1 record and holds the #13 spot among bantamweights in China.
Assam’s own Mridul Saikia, fighting out of Dojang MMA in Guwahati, breaks barriers as the first from the state to enter the Road to UFC Season 4. The show starts at 6:30 PM IST—don’t miss it!
About Mridul Saikia :
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Mridul Saikia |
| Nickname | Crusher |
| Pro MMA Record | 8-0-0 (Win-Loss-Draw) |
| Current MMA Streak | 8 Wins |
| Age / Date of Birth | 28 / May 9, 1997 |
| Height | 5’6″ (168 cm) |
| Reach | N/A |
| Weight Class | Flyweight |
| Last Weigh-In | 125.0 lbs |
| Affiliation | Dojang MMA & Fitness Studio |
| Last Fight | August 31, 2024 |
| Born | India |
| Fighting Out Of | Guwahati, Assam, India |
| Head Coach | Manas Daimary |
| KO/TKO Win/Loss | 4 / 0 |
| Submission Win/Loss | 4 / 0 |
Saikia previously fought in both divisions Flyweight and Bantamweight in his last 2 fights. And “Crusher” is known for his relentless approach in the octagon.
Who will Mridul Saikia’s opponent in his RTU S4 debut?
Saikia will face the Agulali who is representing China. His professional MMA records is 12 win and 1 loss. And he is coming from 7 winning streak. He is younger then Saikia around 20 year age. Agulali is also fighting in Bantamweight division.
What’s the time and location for the RTU 2025 opening round?
The opening round of Road to UFC Season 4 is set to unfold over two action-packed days on 22nd and 23rd May at the UFC Performance Institute (UFC PI) in Shanghai, China. This season brings together a diverse lineup of elite fighters from across Asia—including China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Mongolia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam—while also expanding its reach to include emerging fighters from Australia and New Zealand, making it the most globally representative edition yet.
RTU Season 4 kicks off live from UFC PI Shanghai, with broadcasts timed for Asia-Pacific prime time and produced remotely via UFC APEX in Las Vegas. In India, it airs on Sony Sports Network.
Are there any other fighter from India participate in Road To UFC Season 4 ?
Chungreng Koren was also selected in RTU Season 4, but due to some existing promotion contract issue, fight was cancelled. For more information please read : Reason behind Chungreng Koren fight cancelled in Road To UFC
Which contenders are featured in RTU Season 4 ?
Below are the contenders details who will fight in Road To UFC Season 4 2025 tournament.
Flyweight (>56.7kg)
| Fighter Name | Country |
|---|---|
| Aaron Tau | New Zealand |
| Agulali | China |
| Kai Yoshida | Japan |
| Mridul Saikia | India |
| Namsrai Batbayar | Mongolia |
| Rio Tirto | Indonesia |
| Wataru Yamauchi | Japan |
| Yin Shuai | China |
Bantamweight (>61.2kg)
| Fighter Name | Country |
|---|---|
| Kuya Ito | Japan |
| Peter Danesoe | Thailand |
| Rui Imura | Japan |
| Sim Kai Xiong | Singapore |
| Sulang Rangbo | China |
| Ti Haitao | China |
| Van Y Nghiem | Vietnam |
Featherweight (>65.8kg)
| Fighter Name | Country |
|---|---|
| Ahejiang Ailinuer | China |
| ChangMin Yoon | Korea |
| DongHyun Seo | Korea |
| EohJin Park | Korea |
| Jin Aoi | Japan |
| Li Kaiwen | China |
| Keiichiro Nakamura | Japan |
| Sebastian Szalay | Australia |
Lightweight (>70.3kg)
| Fighter Name | Country |
|---|---|
| Daichi Kamiya | Japan |
| Deni Daffa | Indonesia |
| Dom Mar Fan | Australia |
| Jack Becker | Australia |
| JaeHyun Park | Korea |
| Ren Yawei | China |
| SangWook Kim | Korea |
| Yuji Yannick Ephoeviga | Japan |
Feared for his deadly grappling, Agulali has dominated the Asian MMA scene with relentless ground attacks. The upcoming showdown is set to be an electrifying clash of titans—Saikia’s explosive striking against Agulali’s unforgiving grappling, each fighting to prove their supremacy.