Pooja Tomar is an Indian professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Strawweight division of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Tomar became the Third person from India, to get a UFC contract .Tomar is a five-time National wushu championship, she also had a background in Karate and Taekwondo and won multiple medals in both disciplines. She became one of the most popular faces in Indian Mixed Martial Arts Recently, MMA fighter Puja will become the first Indian woman to land a contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Personal Life
Pooja Tomar was born on the 25th of November 1995, in Uttar Pradesh, India.
Birth Name | Pooja Tomar |
Nickname | The Cyclone |
Date of Birth | 25th of November 1995 |
Place of Birth | Uttar Pradesh, India |
Age | 28 years old |
Sun Sign | Sagittarius |
Profession | Mixed Martial Artist |
Nationality | Indian |
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Religion | Hinduism |
Education
Tomar completed her graduation from Delhi University.
Family Details
- Father – Late Ramkumar Tomar
- Mother – Babita Tomar
- Siblings – Anjali Tomar (Nurse) (Older Sister), Anu Tomar (Doctor) (Older Sister)
Marital Status
Single
Boyfriend / Spouse
Pooja Tomar has dated –
Pooja has largely opted to keep her personal life away from the public spotlight, which makes it difficult for us to say anything about her love life and dating history.
Physical Statistics
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Body Build | Athletic |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Shoe Size | 6 (US) |
Dress Size | 4 (US) |
Sexuality | Straight |
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Pooja became known as an Indian Mixed Martial Arts Athlete. She is well-known as The Cyclone. Pooja becomes a five-time Gold Medalist at National Wushu Championships. She is one of India’s biggest names in the popular MMA promotions in One Championship. She participated in the Super Fight League in New Delhi and won her first two bouts in first-round knockouts, the Uttar Pradesh athlete received an invite to compete in the One Championship.
Pooja Tomar Net worth
Pooja Tomar has an estimated net worth of $2 million dollars as of 2024.
Social Media Profiles
- Instagram – tomar_puja
- Twitter –Pooja Tomar
Some Lesser Known Facts About Pooja Tomar
- Tomar took up Wushu at the age of six to express herself and won many medals in National and International competitions.
- She is an Indian Mixed Martial Arts Athlete. Tomar becomes a five-time Gold Medalist at National Wushu Championships.
- Pooja previously represented India in the World Wushu Championship 2015 held at Jakarta, Indonesia. She also had a background in Karate and Taekwondo and won multiple medals in both disciplines.
- She became one of the most popular faces in Indian Mixed Martial Arts. In August 2017, Tomar signed with ONE Championship with the intention of making her mixed martial arts debut.
- Tomar made her mixed martial arts debut against Muay Thai champion Stamp Fairtex at ONE Championship: A New Tomorrow November 2019 and lost the fight by TKO at 4.27.
- In the realm of Indian MMA, Pooja Tomar is more than a champion; she is a voice for aspiring fighters, breaking free from societal constraints and pursuing their passion for martial arts.