CNN Indonesia
Monday, 20 Nov 2023 05:20 IWST
Jeka Saragih became the winner in his debut match on the UFC stage. (UFC)
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
Jeka Saragih Not only did he bring home pride after winning his debut match at UFCbut also get high nominal money.
Jeka’s debut duel at UFC took place at Apex Las Vegas, United States, Sunday (19/11) early morning Indonesian time. A knockout victory over Lucas Alexander from Brazil marked the presence of Indonesian mixed martial arts (MMA) athletes in this famous combat sports event.
Reporting from Antara, Jeka received a payment of US$ 85,000 with details of US$ 35 thousand as performance money and the rest as a bonus. If converted, Jeka will get around IDR 1.2 billion before tax.
Jeka received a bonus because his performance was included in Performance Of The Night (POTN). This award is given to athletes with outstanding performances.
Jeka’s victory over Alexander was considered brilliant. As a newcomer, Jeka was able to score a knockout victory.
The Jeka vs Alexander fight, which was dominated by a stand fight, only lasted 91 seconds. Kicks and punches were exchanged.
Jeka then has the opportunity to catch the opponent’s leg which puts him on top and the opponent below. Alexander then tried to dodge and get away from Jeka.
In an effort to get away, Alexander turned his back on Jeka. Jeka mercilessly smashed a fist into Alexander’s face. After that, Jeka delivered three punches to Alexander’s face before referee Herb Dean stopped the fight.
“Before the fight, many people doubted my abilities, weren’t even sure I could win. But I used this as motivation, and I proved to all those who doubted that they were wrong, and I managed to win my first fight,” said Jeka.
(nva/nva)
2023-11-19 22:20:00
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