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Kashmir’s Owais Yaqoob Silences Bulgaria! Indian MMA Star Knocks Out Undefeated Delyan Georgiev in BRAVE CF 107 Thriller
The Kashmiri fighter delivered a stunning first-round TKO in Bulgaria, handing hometown favorite Delyan Georgiev the first defeat of his professional MMA career and strengthening India’s growing reputation in global mixed martial arts.
India’s mixed martial arts scene received another major boost after Owais Yaqoob, a rising fighter from Kashmir, produced the biggest victory of his professional career at BRAVE CF 107 in Bulgaria. Competing in front of a partisan crowd, the Indian athlete stunned local fans by stopping previously unbeaten Bulgarian fighter Delyan Georgiev with an impressive first-round technical knockout (TKO).
The emphatic victory marks one of the most significant international wins for an Indian MMA fighter in recent times and further highlights the emergence of talented athletes from Kashmir on the world stage.
Dominant Performance Ends Georgiev’s Unbeaten Run
The contest began with both fighters looking to establish control, but it was Owais who quickly found his rhythm with sharp combinations and relentless pressure. As the exchanges intensified, the Kashmiri fighter landed a series of clean punches that left Georgiev unable to defend himself effectively.
Referee Declan Larkin stepped in exactly four minutes into the opening round, awarding Owais a TKO victory and bringing an end to Georgiev’s unbeaten professional record.
Winning against an undefeated opponent on his home turf made the achievement even more remarkable, as the Bulgarian entered the bout carrying both momentum and home-crowd support.
Professional Record Gets a Major Boost
The victory improved Owais Yaqoob’s professional MMA record to 6 wins and 1 loss, reinforcing his reputation as one of India’s promising mixed martial artists.
For Delyan Georgiev, the defeat marked the first setback of his professional career, taking his record to 3 wins and 1 loss.
The result is expected to strengthen Owais’ standing within BRAVE Combat Federation and could pave the way for even bigger international opportunities in the future.
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Emotional Victory Speech Wins Hearts
Following his memorable triumph, Owais thanked Allah before delivering a heartfelt message that resonated with fans across the MMA community.”Alhamdulillah. I love Bulgaria. I know they don’t like me, but I still love Bulgaria. And I have my people who support me the people of India.”
His words reflected humility, respect, and sportsmanship despite competing in front of a crowd largely backing his opponent. The statement quickly drew appreciation from fans who praised his composure both inside and outside the cage.

A Proud Moment for Kashmir and Indian MMA
Owais Yaqoob’s latest success is being celebrated as a landmark achievement for Kashmir and India’s rapidly developing MMA ecosystem.
Over the past few years, Indian fighters have increasingly made their presence felt on international platforms, and Owais’ latest victory further demonstrates that the country is producing athletes capable of competing with elite global talent.
With multiple stoppage victories already on his resume and confidence growing after defeating an unbeaten opponent overseas, Owais appears well-positioned to become one of India’s biggest names in professional mixed martial arts.
As Indian MMA continues its upward trajectory, performances like this offer fresh inspiration to aspiring fighters across the country.
