In a thrilling and action-packed encounter at UFC 255 fight night Shauna Bannon vs Puja Tomar. Shauna displayed her submission abilities and resilience in reversing the fortune of Puja Tomar in a highly entertaining strawweight prelim fight.
After having been dropped with a clean left high kick midway through the second round, Bannon (7-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) was able to quickly recover and secured the submission from her back in a sensational armbar finish at the 3:22 mark of Round 2.
This win was Bannon’s first to finish in the UFC, and it came in style. For Tomar (9-5 MMA, 1-1 UFC), the defeat ended her five-fight winning streak and left her in search of answers as she now enters the next part of her UFC career.
Puja Tomar vs Shauna Bannon: The Fight Breakdown
The beginning was high-paced, and both fighters did not waste time trying to impose their game onto one another.
Puja Tomar, the seasoned fighter with five consecutive wins leading up to this fight, was chomping at the bit to stand and trade blows. Her kicking game was crisp, and she had Bannon on her heels early in round one.
To her credit, Bannon proved her toughness, surviving the barrage, and getting back to fighting. Even though she took a perfectly timed left high kick that sent her to the canvas, Bannon showed incredible resolve and heart. Instead of panicking, she appeared to recover quickly got off the canvas, and went back to fighting.
The Turnaround: Bannon’s Brilliant Armbar Submission
As the fight progressed into the second round, it was clear that both fighters had their moments in the fight but Bannon was looking for her opening to turn the fight around.
At 3:22 of Round 2, having already absorbed a major blow from Tomar, Bannon found herself on the defense but was able to change the momentum of the fight into her grappling advantage.
Now on her back, Bannon took advantage of the situation with incredible technique and grace and swiftly transitioned into an armbar submission position from the bottom. It was a textbook technique that left Puja Tomar little space to escape from and as Bannon began to apply increasing pressure, Tomar had to tap, ending the fight and giving Bannon her dramatic submission victory.
Shauna Bannon’s UFC Journey: From Loss to Victory
Shauna Bannon has had a tumultuous UFC career. After a loss in her UFC debut against Bruna Brazil, Bannon bounced back with two straight wins. Beating Puja Tomar really was the high mark of her UFC career.
The fight illustrated Bannon’s toughness in striking, but also skill in submissions. With this victory, Bannon’s MMA record is now 7-1, and her UFC record is 2-1, solidifying her position in the division. That win also sent a very clear message to the UFC women’s strawweight division that Bannon is not someone to take lightly.
Puja Tomar’s UFC Setback: What’s Next?
For Puja Tomar, this loss came as a setback after a remarkable five-fight winning streak that had earned her a reputation in the UFC. Losing to Bannon, especially in such a dramatic manner, will certainly hurt, but Tomar is one fighter who has proved resilient before. The real question is how she adapts and bounces back for her next fights in the promotion.
Even with this defeat, Tomar’s talent is undeniable, and with some tweaking, she will seek to come back stronger in her next UFC fight.
UFC Fight Night 255 Full Results:
– Shauna Bannon defeated Puja Tomar via submission (armbar) at Round 2, 3:22
– Caolan Loughran defeated Nathan Fletcher via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
– Kaue Fernandes defeated Guram Kutateladze via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
A Historic Submission for Shauna Bannon
One of the standout moments of UFC Fight Night 255 was when Shauna Bannon showcased her toughness and submission skills by finishing Puja Tomar with a stunning armbar in round two. Not only was this her first UFC finish, but it also made her a rising star in the UFC women’s strawweight division.
With this win, Bannon now has two consecutive UFC victories, and her future in the promotion is looking bright. On the flip side, Puja Tomar will have to regroup and pick up from this defeat to keep going at the top level in the UFC. This bout will never be forgotten as a turning point in both fighters’ careers.
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