Owais Yaqoob on CRAZY Dagestan & Khabib Stories, Best MMA Skill & Financial Struggles | BSVS EP 26

Stream Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iBC6pI... Follow BSVS on Instagram:   / bs.with.vs   Indian MMA fighter, Owais Yaqoob who broke into the inner circle of Team Khabib. From working as a medical representative in Kashmir to training alongside Islam Makhachev and Usman Nurmagomedov in Dagestan, Owais shares his incredible journey of struggle, sacrifice, and discipline. Owais opens up about the reality of training in Dagestan, the intense coaching style of Khabib Nurmagomedov, and what really makes Islam Makhachev a dominant champion. We also dive deep into the state of Indian MMA, his honest analysis of Anshul Jubli’s recent fights, and why he believes a ₹20 Lakh investment can produce a world champion from India. This is one of the most raw and emotional episodes we've ever recorded. Whether you are a fight fan or just love a great underdog story, you cannot miss this. #OwaisYaqoob #MMA #BraveCF #Khabib #IslamMakhachev #UFC Chapters Here are the YouTube chapters with a line break after each one for easy copying: 00:00 - Intro Here are the updated chapters with the hour digits removed for timestamps under 60 minutes: 00:00 - Introduction & Welcome 02:40 - Fight Discussion 03:07 - FTraining Camp in Dehradun 05:40 - Dealing with a Rib Injury Before the Fight 07:27 - Family & Doctor Pressure to Pull Out 08:38 - Opponent Pulls Out 3 Days Before Fight 10:48 - Mental State & Visualization after Opponent Pullout 12:40 - Accepting a New Opponent on Short Notice 14:06 - Breakdown of the Fight Finish (Knee & Head Kick) 14:23 - Current Winning Streak & Brave CF Ranking 15:28 - Avoiding Distractions & Focusing on Training 16:17 - Daily Routine: Morning Cardio & Training Schedule 17:26 - MMA Specific Strength Training vs. Gym Body 19:35 - Coaching Team & Training Partners 20:25 - Anshul Jubli’s Role & Experience 21:44 - Why Amateur Experience is Crucial 23:25 - Dagestan Training vs. Team Khabib’s Camp 25:22 - First Trip to Dagestan: Professional vs. Beginner Classes 28:00 - Meeting Islam Makhachev for the First Time 29:26 - Hospitality in Dagestan (Islam buying lunch) 31:15 - Sparring in the Advanced Class 32:42 - The Importance of Feints in Striking 33:46 - Intensity of 6-Minute Wrestling Rounds 36:31 - Khabib’s Observation Style 38:03 - Invitation to Stay with the Team 40:09 - Owais’s Background: Father’s Illness & Medical Rep Job 41:21 - Facilities at Team Khabib’s Camp 44:06 - Coach’s Advice: Reacting Instead of Thinking 46:13 - Sparring with Champions (Umar, Usman, etc.) 48:02 - The "Repetition" Training Method in Dagestan 49:15 - Evolution of MMA: Being a Complete Fighter 50:50 - Comparison: Khabib vs. Islam Makhachev 53:14 - Islam’s Defence & Fight IQ 55:23 - Diet: Why Indian Fighters Should Eat Rice 58:00 - Vitamin D Deficiency in India & Kashmir 01:00:13 - Preventing Injuries through Recovery 01:02:33 - Joining Team Khabib’s Inner Circle 01:03:54 - The Discipline & Hierarchy in the Gym 01:04:37 - Khabib Coaching from the Corner 01:06:50 - The Wrestling Base Dominance 01:08:22 - Advice for Beginners 01:12:15 - Signing with Brave CF & Leaving MFN 01:14:58 - Negotiating Contracts Without a Manager 01:16:03 - Fighting Experienced Opponents vs. Padding Records 01:18:34 - Handling Fame & Fan Responsibility 01:19:55 - Emotional Story: Truck Drivers in Kashmir Recognizing Him 01:21:20 - Dealing with Losses & Supporting Fighters (Anshul) 01:23:20 - Future Plans: Aiming for the Title by Year End 01:25:05 - Finding Happiness in the Process 01:27:50 - Training During Internet Shutdowns in Kashmir 01:30:40 - The Lack of Private Sponsorship in India 01:34:18 - Analysis of Anshul Jubli’s Loss 01:35:58 - Two Types of Cardio: Physical vs. Fear-Based 01:40:40 - Philosophy on Weight Cutting 01:41:50 - Sparring Etiquette: Protecting the Chin 01:43:40 - The "Glass Chin" Theory 01:45:30 - Childhood Inspirations (Volkanovski, WWE, Bruce Lee) 01:48:15 - Islam Makhachev’s Fundamentals & Strength 01:50:26 - Islam vs. Charles Oliveira Breakdown 01:53:00 - Video Review: Reacting to His Own Fight 01:57:09 - The Process of Visualization 02:00:51 - "Déjà Vu" in Fights through Visualisation 02:02:47 - The "Half Game" Mental Technique 02:04:20 - Dagestani Basketball 02:05:50 - Outro --------------------------------------- Website: https://www.viveksethia.com/ Instagram:   / bs_with_vs   LinkedIn:   / viveksethia