Puja Tomar Makes History as First Indian to Win a UFC Bout
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | UFC Louisville |
| Date | June 8, 2024 |
| Main Highlight | Puja Tomar becomes the first Indian to win a bout in the UFC |
| Opponent | Rayanne Amanda dos Santos (Brazil) |
| Result | Puja Tomar won via split decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) |
| About Puja Tomar | Born: November 25, 1995, Budhana village, Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh |
| Background: Five-time national wushu champion, karate, taekwondo | |
| UFC Contract: Signed in October 2023 | |
| Known as: "Cyclone" | |
| Achievements: Third Indian, first Indian woman in UFC | |
| Other Titles: Two-time straw-weight champion at Matrix Fight Night | |
| About UFC | Founded: 1993 by Art Davie and Rorion Gracie |
| First Event: McNichols Sports Arena, Denver, Colorado | |
| President: Dana White (since 2001) | |
| CEO: Dana White (since 2023) | |
| Parent Company: TKO Group Holdings | |
| Weight Divisions: 11 (eight men's, three women's) | |
| Events Held: Over 600 as of 2022 | |
| Purpose: Identify the most effective martial art, evolve into MMA |