NEW DELHI: India's Puja Tomar has made history by becoming the first mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter from the country to win a bout at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Tomar achieved this milestone at UFC Louisville, where she secured a split-decision victory over Brazil's Rayanne dos Santos in the straw-weight (52kg) division on Saturday.
Debutant Tomar's bout ended with a score of 30-27, 27-30, 29-28 in her favor. Following her landmark victory, Tomar expressed her gratitude and pride.