The ongoing T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA might have taken the attention of Indian sports fans, but that has not stopped Puja Tomar from making the headlines.

EXCLUSIVE: Dream was to make the nation proud at global stage - Puja Tomar reflects on her historic UFC win

Puja Tomar, also being called the “The Cyclone”, became the first Indian to win at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on Saturday (June 8). The 30-year-old MMA fighter scripted history in her debut with a roaring win over Brazil’s Amanda dos Santos.

Puja Tomar scripts history, becomes first Indian MMA fighter to win at UFC. Who is she?

In a historic moment for Indian sports, Puja Tomar - a UFC fighter, clinched her maiden win in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, becoming the first Indian – male or female, to do so.

Uttar Pradesh’s Puja Tomar becomes first Indian to win a UFC fight, beats Brazil's Rayanne by split decision

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EXCLUSIVE: Dream was to make the nation proud at global stage - Puja Tomar reflects on her historic UFC win

Puja Tomar scripts history, becomes first Indian MMA fighter to win at UFC. Who is she?

Uttar Pradesh’s Puja Tomar becomes first Indian to win a UFC fight, beats Brazil's Rayanne by split decision