UP's Puja Tomar makes history as the first Indian to win in UFC
india-untold Jun 11 2024
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Creating history
Puja Tomar, hailing from UP, has created history as the first Indian fighter to win in UFC.
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Ultimate Fighting Championship
Puja Tomar is a resident of Budhana in Muzaffarnagar. She is the first Indian fighter to win the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
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Puja Tomar
She defeated Rayanne dos Santos of Brazil in the 52 kg weight category with scores 30-27, 27-30, and 29-28.
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UFC
She secured the first place in Mixed Martial Arts in UFC held in Louisville, USA.
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MMA fighter
Puja Tomar has been five-time national wushu champion. She is also an expert in Karate and Taekwondo. She has represented India in numerous tournaments.
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Making the country proud
Puja Tomar has not only made her state proud but the entire country proud.
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An achiever
While talking to media, she said that she wants to show the world that Indian fighters are not losers.