Puja Tomar Makes History with Landmark UFC Win

India's Puja Tomar made history by becoming the first Indian mixed martial arts fighter to win a bout at the UFC. She secured a split-decision victory against Brazil's Rayanne dos Santos. After the fight, Tomar dedicated the win to Indian fans and fighters, aiming to inspire the MMA community in India.

India's Puja Tomar has etched her name in the annals of MMA history by becoming the first Indian fighter to win a bout at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), marking a seminal moment in UFC Louisville.

Tomar, a debutant, clinched a tightly contested split-decision win over Brazil's Rayanne dos Santos in the straw-weight (52kg) category. Scores read 30-27, 27-30, 29-28 in favor of Tomar.

“This win is not just mine; it belongs to all Indian fans and fighters,” stated Tomar to Sony Sport Network post-fight. “People often underestimated Indian fighters, and I wanted to change that narrative. This victory is a statement to the world.”