UFC: UFC News: UFC has been rapidly gaining popularity in India, emerging as one of the country’s most thrilling and fastest-growing sports. Indian fighter Anshul Jubilee made headlines after winning the Road to UFC fight and receiving a contract from the organization. Now, it seems that another Indian fighter from Jammu and Kashmir is set to follow in Jubilee’s footsteps, with the added bonus of receiving training at the renowned Khabib Nurmagomedov academy in Russia.
India’s Jammu and Kashmir Fighter Gears Up for UFC Entry with Specialized Training at Nurmagomedov School in Russia
Another Indian Fighter Gears Up For UFC
Jammu and Kashmir’s own Owais Yaqoob is ready to make his way into the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) after he competes in the Matrix Fight Night scheduled for September. Owaisi will undergo specialized training from experienced professionals at the Nurmegomadov School in July, which is founded by none other than the UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov.
With the added benefit of this elite training and his experience at the Matrix Fight Night, Yaqoob is all set to establish his name in the world of mixed martial arts and could potentially join the ranks of the UFC fighters soon.
Talking about it he stated, “In July, I will leave for Dagestan, Russia where I will get advanced training in Nurmagomedov school. I will be the first MMA fighter from Jammu and Kashmir to get training at this level. It requires a lot of hard work and a good profile in this sport to get trained in such a great academy of MMA.”
He added, “I have an international fight organized by Matrix Fight Night in September. After that, I have a higher chance of entering the UFC. I have set my goal to become a UFC champion by 2025.” (H/T: thekashmirmonitor)
It is undoubtedly going to be an exciting and proud moment not just for Jammu and Kashmir but for the entire nation of India to witness Owais Yaqoob’s journey as he progresses and competes in the biggest MMA company. With his talent, skills, and specialized training from the Nurmagomedov School, Yaqoob has the potential to make a significant impact in the world of mixed martial arts and represent India on a global platform.
Fans and supporters alike will be eagerly anticipating his debut in the UFC and cheering him on as he takes on new challenges and opponents. With UFC’s expansion in India, the country’s fighters have a growing opportunity to make their mark on the international stage.
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