Personal Profile About Owais Yaqoob
Owais Yaqoob is an Indian professional mixed martial artist (MMA). He fights in the lightweight division. He is regarded as the first professional MMA fighter from Jammu and Kashmir to compete in a major international promotion. He trains under Khabib Nurmagomedov and Javier Mendez at the American Kickboxing Academy (AKA).
The Owais Yaqoob biography shows that he has worked with coaches from the Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov School. He has represented India in events across Kazakhstan, China, Uzbekistan, and other countries. Before turning professional, he won three national amateur MMA titles, 11 national taekwondo gold medals, and 6 silver medals.
Owais Yaqoob Record
Owais Yaqoob record stands at 5 wins and 1 loss in professional MMA. Four of his victories have come by technical knockout (TKO) and two by unanimous decision. His only defeat came by guillotine choke submission in his professional debut in 2023. He also became the first fighter from J&K to compete and win in the global BRAVE Combat Federation.
Owais Yaqoob Age
Owais Yaqoob age is 28 years. He was born in 1998 in Murran village, Pulwama district, Jammu and Kashmir. He grew up in the Kashmir Valley and started training in taekwondo in 2013 before switching to mixed martial arts. To improve his skills, he trained in Chandigarh, Bali (Indonesia), and Dagestan, Russia.
Owais Yaqoob Net Worth
Owais Yaqoob net worth has not been publicly disclosed. He earns through professional MMA fights, sponsorships, brand endorsements, coaching, and fitness training. He has also served as a brand ambassador for companies in Jammu and Kashmir.
Owais Yaqoob Height
Owais Yaqoob height is 5 feet 7 inches, or about 1.70 meters. He competes in the lightweight division and has a reach of 69.7 inches (177 cm). His height, speed and striking ability have been key strengths throughout his professional MMA career.