India Celebrates Historic Victory as Puja Tomar Triumphs at UFC Louisville

In a groundbreaking victory for India, 28-year-old MMA fighter Puja Tomar triumphed at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on June 8. Hailing from Uttar Pradesh, Tomar achieved a significant win against Brazil’s Rayanne Amanda dos Santos by split decision at UFC Louisville. Tomar has not only made history as the first Indian female fighter to sign with the UFC, but she is also the first Indian to secure a win in the championship.

The match was a high-energy, grueling three-round bout, with both fighters showing intense competition. Tomar displayed her dominance throughout, ultimately defeating Santos with a score of 30-27, 27-30, 29-28.

Securing her UFC contract last year, Tomar has demonstrated her capabilities as one of India’s premier women fighters on the global stage. Training at the Soma Fight Club in Bali, Indonesia, the Muzaffarnagar native, affectionately known as “The Cyclone”, achieved her remarkable victory more than a decade after the UFC officially allowed women to fight in 2013.

Tomar began her martial arts journey at the age of 12 following the death of her father, according to her UFC profile. She represented India in the World Wushu Championship and turned professional in 2013 after winning the MFN strawweight Championship. Her favorite grappling technique is the Heel Hook, and her preferred striking technique is the Side Kick.

In a significant victory for India, 28-year-old MMA fighter Puja Tomar secured a win at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on June 8. Originating from Uttar Pradesh, Tomar achieved a monumental win against Brazil’s Rayanne Amanda dos Santos by split decision at UFC Louisville. Tomar has made history as the first Indian female fighter to sign with UFC and the first Indian to win a bout in the championship.

The match unfolded in a fast-paced and grueling three-round bout, with both fighters going head-to-head. Tomar exhibited dominance throughout the fight, ultimately defeating Santos with a score of 30-27, 27-30, 29-28.

After securing her UFC contract last year, Tomar showcased her skills as one of India’s top women fighters on the world stage. Training at the Soma Fight Club in Bali, Indonesia, the Muzaffarnagar native, fondly known as “The Cyclone”, achieved her impressive victory over a decade after the UFC opened its doors to women fighters in 2013.

According to her UFC profile, Tomar started her martial arts journey at the age of 12 after losing her father. She represented India in the World Wushu Championship and became a professional fighter in 2013 after winning the MFN strawweight Championship. Her favorite grappling technique is the Heel Hook, while her preferred striking technique is the Side Kick.

In a historic win for India, 28-year-old MMA fighter Puja Tomar triumphed at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on June 8. From Uttar Pradesh, Tomar secured a monumental victory against Brazil’s Rayanne Amanda dos Santos by split decision at UFC Louisville. Tomar has made history, not only as the first Indian female fighter to join UFC but also as the first Indian to win a bout in the championship.

The match was a high-energy, grueling three-round bout with both fighters displaying intense competition. Tomar demonstrated dominance throughout, defeating Santos with a score of 30-27, 27-30, 29-28.

After securing her UFC contract last year, Tomar proved her skills as one of India’s premier women fighters on the global stage. Training at the Soma Fight Club in Bali, Indonesia, the Muzaffarnagar native, affectionately known as “The Cyclone”, achieved her remarkable victory more than a decade after the UFC officially opened its doors to women fighters in 2013.

Tomar started her martial arts journey at the age of 12 after the death of her father, according to her UFC profile. She represented India in the World Wushu Championship and became a professional fighter in 2013 after winning the MFN strawweight Championship. Her favorite grappling technique is the Heel Hook, and her preferred striking technique is the Side Kick.

In a landmark victory for India, 28-year-old MMA fighter Puja Tomar emerged triumphant at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on June 8. Hailing from Uttar Pradesh, Tomar secured a significant win against Brazil’s Rayanne Amanda dos Santos by split decision at UFC Louisville. Tomar made history as the first Indian female fighter to sign with the UFC and the first Indian to win a bout in the championship.

The match was a high-energy, grueling three-round bout with both fighters showing intense competition. Tomar demonstrated dominance throughout, ultimately defeating Santos with a score of 30-27, 27-30, 29-28.

After securing her UFC contract last year, Tomar showcased her skills as one of India’s premier women fighters on the global stage. Training at the Soma Fight Club in Bali, Indonesia, the Muzaffarnagar native, affectionately known as “The Cyclone”, achieved her remarkable victory more than a decade after the UFC officially allowed women to fight in 2013.

According to her UFC profile, Tomar began her martial arts journey at the age of 12 following the death of her father. She represented India in the World Wushu Championship and turned professional in 2013 after winning the MFN strawweight Championship. Her favorite grappling technique is the Heel Hook, and her preferred striking technique is the Side Kick.

In a notable victory for India, 28-year-old MMA fighter Puja Tomar emerged victorious at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on June 8. From Uttar Pradesh, Tomar secured a significant win against Brazil’s Rayanne Amanda dos Santos by split decision at UFC Louisville. Tomar has made history as the first Indian female fighter to sign with UFC and the first Indian to win a bout in the championship.

The match was a high-energy, grueling three-round bout with both fighters displaying intense competition. Tomar exhibited dominance throughout, ultimately defeating Santos with a score of 30-27, 27-30, 29-28.

After securing her UFC contract last year, Tomar has demonstrated her capabilities as one of India’s premier women fighters on the global stage. Training at the Soma Fight Club in Bali, Indonesia, the Muzaffarnagar native, affectionately known as “The Cyclone”, achieved her remarkable victory more than a decade after the UFC opened its doors to women fighters in 2013.

Tomar began her martial arts journey at the age of 12 following the death of her father, according to her UFC profile. She represented India in the World Wushu Championship and turned professional in 2013 after winning the MFN strawweight Championship. Her favorite grappling technique is the Heel Hook, and her preferred striking technique is the Side Kick.