Mansher “Masher” Khera maintained his undefeated professional record with a unanimous decision victory over Aziz Khaydarov at the Road to UFC Season 4 quarterfinals in Shanghai.
The judges scored the bout 30-26, 29-28, and 29-28 in favor of Khera, who celebrated enthusiastically after the decision was announced with shouts of “Let’s go, baby!”
Khera, a black belt under the legendary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu maestro Marcelo Garcia, demonstrated why he’s considered one of the most promising prospects in the lightweight division. His technical grappling background was evident throughout the contest as he controlled key moments of the match.
The non-tournament bout opened Thursday’s Road to UFC doubleheader, which continued to deliver exciting action for fans. Following Khera’s victory, the tournament portion began with Aaron Tau securing a dominant first-round stoppage against Rio Tirto, while ChangMin Yoon emerged victorious in a competitive featherweight clash against Jin Aoi.
For Khera, this victory represents another significant step in his MMA journey. His transition from elite-level BJJ competition to mixed martial arts continues to show promise as he builds momentum in the UFC’s developmental program.
The Road to UFC tournament serves as a pathway for Asian talent to earn UFC contracts, and Khera’s performance certainly enhanced his prospects of reaching the sport’s biggest stage.
Khera has been living and training in New York for years however the UFC is clearly struggling to break into the India market with an unbeaten prospect getting destroyed earlier on Road to UFC and previously Anshul Jubli getting destroyed in 19 seconds.
