Shauna Bannon Stuns Puja Tomar with Comeback Submission Victory

LockerRoom Team

22 Mar 2025

Shauna Bannon showcased incredible resilience at UFC London, securing a dramatic submission victory over India's Puja Tomar in their highly anticipated women’s strawweight bout. In a fight filled with twists and turns, Bannon snatched victory from the jaws of defeat after surviving a brutal head kick knockdown.

Bannon started strong, utilizing her kicks effectively to control the range in the opening round. However, in the second round, Tomar landed a powerful left high kick that sent the Irish fighter crashing to the canvas. Just as it seemed Tomar was on the verge of securing a stoppage win, Bannon recovered and quickly transitioned into an armbar, forcing the Indian fighter to tap.

The victory marks Bannon’s second consecutive UFC win, improving her professional record to 7-1. A former Invicta FC and Cage Legacy strawweight champion, Bannon continues to build momentum in the UFC’s competitive strawweight division.

Meanwhile, Puja Tomar’s impressive five-fight unbeaten streak came to an end, but she remains a rising star in Indian MMA. With a record of 9-5, Tomar will look to bounce back from this setback and reassert her place in the division. Despite the loss, her remarkable journey from India’s Super Fight League to the UFC continues to inspire MMA fans worldwide.

The bout delivered a thrilling contest for the fans, further elevating the stock of both fighters as they continue their UFC careers.