Jammu, Aug 3: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday congratulated mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Owais Yaqoob for his impressive victory at BRAVE CF 107 in Bulgaria, calling it a proud achievement for both Jammu and Kashmir and the nation.
In his message, the Chief Minister commended Yaqoob for defeating previously unbeaten two-time IMMAF World Champion Delyan Georgiev and wished him continued success in future international competitions.
Yaqoob recorded the biggest win of his professional career on August 1 in Burgas, Bulgaria, where he registered a first-round technical knockout (TKO) over Georgiev. The contest ended just four minutes into the opening round after the Kashmiri fighter produced a dominant striking performance.
The victory improved Yaqoob’s professional MMA record to 6 wins and 1 loss and also marked his third consecutive triumph under the BRAVE Combat Federation banner.
Omar Abdullah said the fighter’s success highlights the growing sporting talent emerging from Jammu and Kashmir. He expressed confidence that Yaqoob would continue to excel on the international stage and bring further recognition to the Union Territory and the country.
