In a groundbreaking moment for Indian mixed martial arts (MMA), pro-fighter Puja Tomar has etched her name in history by securing a contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the world’s premier MMA promotion. Tomar, who currently holds the Matrix Fight Night (MFN) strawweight championship, took to Instagram to share her remarkable achievement.

The 28-year-old athlete, hailing from Uttar Pradesh, confirmed her historic accomplishment, becoming the first Indian woman to join the UFC ranks. In her post, Puja expressed her gratitude to Ayesha Shroff and the MFN team for making her dream a reality. Enhance your MMA viewing experience with attractive betting odds from Nextbet, one of the best MMA gambling sites.

Puja Tomar’s journey in the world of MMA has been marked by dedication and perseverance. She is a five-time national wushu champion and commenced her MMA career with the Super Fight League in 2012. After an impressive start with a 3-1 record, she ventured into ONE Championship, South Asia’s prominent MMA organization, in 2017. However, her stint at ONE was a challenging one, with four losses in five bouts.

Her fortunes took a turn when she joined MFN in 2021, where she secured four consecutive victories. Notably, she clinched the MFN strawweight title in November 2022 by defeating her former ONE opponent, Bi Nguyen, at MFN 10. In a recent bout in early July, Puja successfully defended her title against Anastasia Feofanova from Russia.

Joining Puja Tomar in leading India’s charge in the UFC is lightweight star Anshul Jubli, who himself earned a historic UFC contract in February 2023. Anshul, with an undefeated record of 7-0-0, is set to make his promotional debut at UFC 294, where he will face USA’s Mike Breeden (10-6-0) in the undercard at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.

With a commendable pro-MMA record of 8-4, Puja Tomar currently trains at the SOMA Fight Club in Bali, Indonesia, sharing the facility with Anshul as they prepare for their respective UFC challenges. These two talented fighters are poised to make their mark on the international MMA scene and represent India on the global stage. Get the latest updates from the world of MMA only on Nextbet Sports.