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Ovais Yakub’s 4‑Minute Knockout Sparks Pride for India and J&K
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News Analysis IndiaReporter
August 3, 2026
05:53 AM
In a high‑stakes contest at the Brave Combat Federation 107 in Bulgaria, Ovais Yakub of Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, delivered a decisive technical knockout against Delian Georgiev, the two‑time IMMAF world champion, within the first four minutes. The 68 kg catch‑weight showdown saw Yakub dominate from the opening bell, leaving Georgiev with no chance to recover. The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Umrao Abdul, posted a congratulatory note on the official X page, declaring the triumph a proud moment for the state and the nation and urging the fighter to continue breaking new ground internationally.
