Puja Tomar's Next Fight: UFC London Matchup with Shauna Bannon Announced for March 2025

LockerRoom Team

17 Mar 2025

Puja Tomar's next fight is set to take place on March 22, 2025, at the UFC London event at the O2 Arena, where she will face Irish star Shauna “Mama B” Bannon in a women’s strawweight battle. The news of this highly anticipated matchup was first revealed by First Round Management.

Bannon, who enters the cage with a professional record of 6-1, is a former Invicta FC fighter and Cage Legacy strawweight champion. After a debut loss to Bruna Brasil last year, Bannon made a successful comeback by defeating Alice Ardelean in her second UFC bout, with both fights going the distance.

However, it is Puja Tomar’s journey that has caught the attention of MMA fans worldwide. Representing India, Tomar (9-4) has overcome a rocky start in her career to become one of the most resilient athletes in the UFC’s strawweight division. After competing in India’s Super Fight League and then making the transition to ONE Championship, Tomar faced some difficult challenges. Her stint at ONE Championship saw her go 1-3 in MMA, including a loss to Bi Nguyen in a Muay Thai bout.

However, since 2021, Puja Tomar has been on an impressive five-fight unbeaten streak, showing remarkable growth and determination. Not only did she avenge her loss to Nguyen in an MMA fight, but she also made her UFC debut in stunning fashion, securing a split decision victory over Rayanne Amanda.

As she prepares for her upcoming fight with Bannon, Tomar is focused on continuing her hot streak and cementing her position in the UFC’s strawweight rankings.