Puja Tomar becomes first Indian fighter to win a bout in UFC

Published at :June 9, 2024 at 6:44 AM

Modified at :June 9, 2024 at 6:44 AM

(Courtesy : Sony Sports Network)

Puja Tomar hails from Uttar Pradesh, India.

Mixed martial arts athlete, Puja “The Cyclone” Tomar, made her UFC debut as India’s first female fighter in UFC, and scored a victory to make history on Sony Sports Network in India.

Tomar who hails from Uttar Pradesh, faced Rayanne dos Santos at strawweight in the very first bout of the card. Tomar and dos Santos went all three rounds: 15 minutes of gruelling, fast-paced back-and-forth action. Santos used her height advantage and range to dictate the action, but Tomar went kicking and screaming to the final bell, causing damage in the process. When the scorecards were read, Tomar picked up a split decision win (30-27, 27-30, 29-28).

Comments:

Puja Tomar, Indian UFC Fighter:

“I want to show the world that Indian fighters are not losers. We are going all the way up! We are not going to stop! We’ll become a UFC champion soon! This win is not my win, it’s for all Indian fans and all Indian fighters. I walked out to my Indian song with the Indian flag, and I felt so proud. I had goosebumps. Inside (the Octagon), there was no pressure, I just thought, ‘I have to win’. I took two or three punches, but I’m OK. I’m going to improve myself and I’m going all the way up.”

Puja Tomar becomes first Indian fighter to win a bout in UFC

Puja Tomar hails from Uttar Pradesh, India.

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