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Puja Tomar becomes 1st India woman to sign on with UFC

Last updated : Oct 19, 2023 19:10
SportzPower Team
Oct 18, 2023 08:10

India will soon have female representation in the UFC. Pro-MMA fighter Puja Tomar will become the first Indian woman to land a contract with the UFC, the biggest mixed martial arts promotion in the world, the 28-year-old strawweight confirmed on Tuesday.

The news was also confirmed by her management, First Round Management Europe.

No debut date or opponent was announced.

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