Puja Tomar has made history as the first Indian woman to sign with the UFC. Read about her journey, recent success, and the impact of her signing on Indian MMA.
| Puja Tomar becomes the first Indian woman to sign with the UFC
| Tomar secured her UFC contract with the support of MFN president Ayesha Shroff
| She claimed the strawweight title at MFN 10 by defeating Bi Nguyen
| Tomar successfully defended her championship at MFN 12 against Anastasia Feofanova
| Anshul Jubli is another Indian fighter set to compete in the UFC
Puja Tomar’s Historic UFC Signing
Puja Tomar, a 28-year-old professional MMA fighter, has made history as the first Indian woman to land a contract with the UFC. Affectionately known as ‘The Cyclone,’ Tomar took to Instagram to share her significant achievement. She expressed her gratitude to MFN president Ayesha Shroff and the entire MFN team for their support and assistance in helping her secure the UFC contract.
Tomar’s Journey to the UFC
After parting ways with ONE Championship in 2020, Tomar faced some mixed results, with three losses and one victory through a split decision against Priscilla Gaol in 2019. However, she made an impressive comeback, winning four consecutive fights and claiming the strawweight title at MFN 10 in November 2022 by defeating Bi Nguyen.
Recent Success and Championship Defense
In her most recent bout in July, Tomar successfully defended her championship by defeating Anastasia Feofanova of Russia at MFN 12. With a background in wushu, Tomar has a solid foundation in martial arts and currently holds an MMA record of 8-4.
Expanding Indian Representation in the UFC
Tomar’s signing with the UFC marks a significant milestone for Indian MMA . Earlier this year, Anshul Jubli earned his spot in the octagon by winning at the Road to UFC event and will be fighting at UFC 294 this weekend. With two Indian fighters now in the UFC, the future looks promising for Indian MMA .
Fan Reactions
Tomar’s UFC signing has garnered a diverse range of responses from fans. Many expressed their excitement and support for her, with comments like ‘Let’s gooooo’ and ‘Make the entire nation proud.’ The Indian MMA community is proud of Tomar’s achievement and hopes to see more Indian fighters rise to the top in the future.
Summary
- Puja Tomar becomes the first Indian woman to sign with the UFC
- Tomar secured her UFC contract with the support of MFN president Ayesha Shroff
- She claimed the strawweight title at MFN 10 by defeating Bi Nguyen
- Tomar successfully defended her championship at MFN 12 against Anastasia Feofanova
- Anshul Jubli is another Indian fighter set to compete in the UFC
Puja Tomar’s signing with the UFC is a historic moment for Indian MMA . With her talent and determination, she is paving the way for more Indian fighters to make their mark in the octagon.
