# Pulwama’s Owais Yaqoob becomes first MMA champion from Kashmir

2026-08-08T17:50:26+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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Owais Yaqoob, a 28-year-old from Pulwama district in Jammu and Kashmir, became the region's first mixed martial arts champion by defeating Bulgarian fighter Georgiev at Brave CF 107 on Sunday (August 2, 2026). The bout ended in the first round with Yaqoob delivering a clinical striking display. His professional MMA record now stands at 6-1, including his third successive win under the BRAVE Combat Federation banner.

## Coverage

- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/sport/kashmirs-once-volatile-pulwama-gives-birth-to-its-first-mixed-martial-arts-champion/article71302410.ece>

Tags: Brave CF 107, Jammu and Kashmir, mixed martial arts, MMA, Owais Yaqoob, Pulwama
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