SRINAGAR — Kashmiri mixed martial arts (MMA) athlete Owais Yaqoob scripted a memorable international victory on Saturday after defeating previously unbeaten Bulgarian fighter Delyan Georgiev via first-round Technical Knockout (TKO) at BRAVE Combat Federation (BRAVE CF) 107 held at Burgas Arena in Bulgaria.
Yaqoob produced a dominant performance, stopping Georgiev at the 4:00 mark of the opening round to register one of the biggest wins of his professional career.
Georgiev entered the contest with an impressive record, having won two International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) Amateur World Championship titles. The defeat marked the first loss of his career.
Hailing from Murran village in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district, Owais displayed composure, determination and technical superiority throughout the bout to outclass the Bulgarian fighter on one of the world’s leading MMA platforms.
Speaking after the victory, Owais dedicated the win to the people of India and Jammu and Kashmir.
Owais as per news agency Kashmir News Observer said, This victory means everything to me. I stepped into the cage carrying the hopes of my family, my people in Jammu and Kashmir, and the entire country. Defeating an unbeaten world champion is a dream achievement, but this is only the beginning. I will continue to work harder and aim for even greater success while proudly representing India on the global stage.