Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:19am on 09 Jun 2024,Sunday Sports
Puja Tomar, nicknamed "Cyclone", created history by becoming the first Indian to win in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). She defeated Brazil's Rayanne dos Santos in a closely contested straw-weight bout, winning by split decision. Tomar's powerful body kicks proved decisive, earning her a 30-27, 27-30, 29-28 victory. The 30-year-old dedicated her win to Indian fans and fighters, saying "This win is for all Indian fans and all Indian fighters...I wanted to show the world that Indian fighters are not losers." Tomar's historic win marks a milestone for Indian MMA, inspiring a new generation of fighters.
