One more step towards UFC contract, Jeka Saragih makes Simalungun residents proud

SIMALUNGUN, KOMPAS.com – Mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Jeka Asparido Saragih o Jeka Saraghihson of Simalungun Regency, North Sumatra, is one step away from getting an exclusive contract from the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

This was after Jeka Saragih’s success in defeating a South Korean fighter, Ki Won-bin, Sunday (10/23/2022) night.

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Simalungun regent Radiapoh Hasiholan Sinaga said Jeka’s victory recorded the history of mixed martial arts (MMA) in Indonesia, particularly in the Simalungun regency.

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“We are very grateful to Almighty God because this is a historic moment for Indonesia, especially Simalungun Regency,” Radiapoh told reporters after watching the match broadcast live from his residence in Jalan Surung Dayung, Siantar District, Simalungun. , Sunday (24/10) / 2022). ) night.

According to Radiapoh, getting a UFC contract is not easy.

However, Jeka, a son of Nagori Bah Pasussang, Simalungun Regency, shows that his class is capable of competing in the international arena.

“We at Simalungun deserve to be proud to have the best son like Jeka Saragih. Thank you, Jeka Saragih,” he said.

The government of the Simalungun regency, Radiapoh said, calls on the community to continue supporting Jeka Saragih.

They are also ready to welcome Jeka upon arrival in Simalungun.

“I hope Jeka Saragih is more active in practice because this is the beginning for Jeka to reach the international level. Here we support Jeka Saragih and our prayers are always with Jeka,” he said.

Earlier, it was reported that Jeka Saragih defeated Ki Won-bin in the Road to UFC semifinal match at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Sunday (23/10/2022).

Jeka won by knockout in the first round with a duration of 2 minutes and 41 seconds.

With this victory, the man who was born on July 3, 1995, is one step closer to the final match against an Indian fighter, Anshul Jubli, and gets a contract from the UFC.

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