Srinagar, Aug 10 (KNS): Jammu and Kashmir mixed martial arts fighter Owais Yaqoob is eyeing his next bout in Istanbul, Turkey, after securing the biggest victory of his career earlier this month in Bulgaria.
Yaqoob stopped previously unbeaten Bulgarian fighter Delyan Georgiev by technical knockout in the opening round of their 68-kg catchweight bout at BRAVE Combat Federation (BRAVE CF) 107 in Burgas.
Speaking to news agency Kashmir News Service (KNS), Yaqoob said he was happy with the response to his victory and thanked those who had congratulated him and appreciated his performance.
“I am feeling very good. Everyone is congratulating me and appreciating me. This is just the beginning of our success. We will not stop,” he said.
“Our focus is again on the next fight. We are going to have a fight in Turkey and Istanbul,” he said.
The fighter said his latest victory was the result of considerable sacrifice and hard work.
“I have sacrificed a lot for that. When you get that moment, it feels very good,” he said.
Yaqoob also urged young people in Jammu and Kashmir to take up sports and channel their energy into positive activities.
“My message to the youth is to take action on anything. Join sports. Join your friends and family. Positive energy affects you a lot,” he said.
Yaqoob’s latest victory has added momentum to his international MMA career as he prepares for his next challenge in Istanbul.(KNS)
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