Puja Tomar fights Shauna Bannon in London UFC event

Puja Tomar will make her return to the UFC this Saturday, March 22, in London. She will compete against Ireland's Shauna Bannon in a three-round women's strawweight bout. This match is highly anticipated as Tomar is the first Indian fighter to win a UFC match. Tomar's journey in mixed martial arts has inspired many in India, especially young girls. She aims to show that Indian fighters can compete at a global level. Her previous victory marked a historic moment for Indian MMA. Fans in India can watch the fight live on Sony Sports Network. Coverage begins at 10:30 PM IST on multiple channels, including Sony Sports Ten 2 and Sony Sports Ten 3 in Hindi. Fans can also stream the event on Sony Liv. In the main event, former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards will face Sean Brady. Edwards is looking to regain his title after a recent loss. The co-main event will feature Jan Błachowicz against Carlos Ulberg, while Gunnar Nelson will fight Kevin Holland in another welterweight matchup. Tomar expressed her excitement about returning to the Octagon. She believes each fight is a chance to prove the strength of Indian fighters. "I am ready to give my best and make my country proud once again," she said.