Puja Tomar has officially signed the contract for her third appearance in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). "The Cyclone" is scheduled to face Chinese straw-weight Shi Ming on May 30, 2026, at UFC Fight Night 277. After mak-ing history as the first Indian-born athlete to secure a victory in the promotion, Tomar is now focused on redemption following a recent submission loss to Shauna Bannon. This upcoming bout is a pivotal mo-ment for Tomar to re-establish her momentum in the division and continue inspiring a new generation of Indian fighters. Fans across the na-tion are eagerly anticipating her re-turn to the Octagon.
Tomar's UFC Return
Puja Tomar is the first Indian fighter to win in the UFC (9–5 record).





