Is Team Khabib’s Owais Yaqoob the Next Big Superstar in MMA?

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Indian MMA standout Owais Yaqoob proved he belongs among the elite after delivering a dominant first-round technical knockout victory over hometown hero Delyan Georgiev at BRAVE CF 107 in Burgas, Bulgaria. From the opening bell, the 28-year-old Team Khabib star controlled the action with relentless forward pressure and sharp combinations until the referee halted the bout at the 4:00 mark.

Riding the momentum of his impressive win, Yaqoob wasted little time setting his sights higher by calling out reigning BRAVE CF Lightweight World Champion Abdisalam “Omok” Uulu Kubanychbek. The statement performance extended his successful run in BRAVE CF and made it clear that he is ready to challenge for the division’s top prize.

BRAVE CF Hall of Famer Carlos Kremer praised Owais Yaqoob's rise in international MMA. — BRAVE CF Hall of Famer Carlos Kremer praised Owais Yaqoob’s rise in international MMA.

Praise From a Combat Sports Pioneer

Yaqoob’s victory earned significant praise from BRAVE CF Hall of Famer Carlos “The Roaring Lion” Kremer, the most traveled cage announcer in MMA history. Having witnessed the sport break new ground across 38 countries, Kremer hailed the rising star as a symbol of India’s emergence on the international scene.

Kremer emphasized that Yaqoob possesses all the qualities needed to inspire the next wave of athletes while showing what is possible for Indian MMA. Coming from the first inductee into the BRAVE CF Hall of Fame, the recognition highlights Yaqoob’s growing impact on the sport’s global expansion.

Dominance Beyond the Octagon

Training under the tutelage of the legendary Khabib “The Eagle” Nurmagomedov, the Indian standout has built a strong reputation through disciplined wrestling, composed striking, and an unrelenting pace. These attributes have established him as one of his country’s premier mixed martial artists inside the cage.

Kremer also recognized Yaqoob’s expanding influence outside the cage, congratulating him for surpassing one million Instagram followers and holding the top spot in India’s 2026 national MMA rankings. These milestones prove that Yaqoob is no longer simply collecting victories, but helping elevate his nation’s athletes among the sport’s elite.