Puja Tomar UFC Debut Fight: Date, Opponent, Start Time in India, Telecast & Live Streaming Info

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Puja Tomar is set to create history on Saturday (June 8) as she will become the first Indian woman to fight in the UFC with the event opening bout in UFC Louisville 2024: Cannonier vs. Imavov.

"Cyclone" Tomar, who signed her contract with the UFC in October 2023, will make her first walk to the Octagon at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky to take on Brazil's Rayanne dos Santos.

Anshul Jubli and Bharat Kandare have represented India on the world stage in the UFC, as has Canada-based Arjan Singh Bhullar, but none of the women have had their shot at the Ultimate Fighting Championship until now.

Tomar, a Wushu fighter who arrives with an 8-4 record that includes six knockouts and a four-fight winning streak, has the opportunity to open the door for her peers back home when she makes her UFC debut this Saturday (June 8).

As she becomes the first Indian woman to fight in the UFC, let's take a look at Puja Tomar's fight bio, MMA journey, UFC debut fight details from timing to where to watch details:

Who is Puja Tomar?

Uttar Pradesh native, Tomar is a five-time national wushu champion, who started her MMA career with the now-defunct Super Fight League in 2012. She holds an 8-4 record in Pro MMA career.

The 28-year-old also had one stint in the ONE Championship, South Asia's leading MMA promotion, in 2017. But she lost four of her five bouts in the Singapore-based promotion.

She later joined the MFN in 2021 and notched up four consecutive wins before she won the MFN strawweight title in November 2022 by overcoming Bi Nguyen at MFN 10.

In her most recent fight earlier this year in July, she defended her title against Russia's Anastasia Feofanova at Matrix Fight Night (MFN) 12, where history was made with an all-women headliner.

Cyclone Tomar, who is a southpaw, has six wins by KO including three first round finishes inside 30 seconds of the bout. So, expect another finish in the Octagon.

When in Puja Tomar UFC Debut fight?

Tomar's debut fight is set to open the UFC Louisville preliminary card on Saturday (June 8) at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Due to time difference, the fight will start in the early hours of Sunday (June 9) in India.

What time does Puja Tomar's UFC fight start?

Puja Tomar UFC debut fight is scheduled to start at 5 PM ET / 2 PM ET / 9 PM GMT on Saturday (June 8). In India, the fight will start at 2:30 AM IST on Sunday (June 9).

How to watch Puja Tomar UFC debut fight in India?

Puja Tomar vs Rayanne dos Santos will air live and exclusive in India via Sony Sports Network on Sony Sports Ten 2 SD & HD, Sony Sports Ten 3 SD & HD (Hindi), Sony Sports Ten 4 SD & HD (Tamil & Telugu) channels, and live streamed on SonyLIV.