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LAS VEGAS – Jeka Saragih beat Lucas Alexander with a first-round knockout Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Combat Night time 232 on the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Have a look contained in the struggle with Saragih, who bought his first win within the UFC after a loss in his February promotional debut.
Saragih on the struggle’s key second
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 18: (R-L) Jeka Saragih of Indonesia battles Lucas Alexander of Brazil in a featherweight struggle through the UFC Combat Night time occasion at UFC APEX on November 18, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Picture by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC through Getty Photos)
“I made (being an underdog) as a motivation. It’s not simply in regards to the (odds) or one thing like that. All my pals, most of my pals within the village, and my household, too – they don’t take into consideration me. They doubt an Indonesian fighter can get a win within the UFC. However I don’t care about that. I simply made it as a motivation for me.”
Saragih on profitable for Indonesia
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 18: (R-L) Lucas Alexander of Brazil punches Jeka Saragih of Indonesia in a featherweight struggle through the UFC Combat Night time occasion at UFC APEX on November 18, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Picture by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC through Getty Photos)
“I’m blissful about my win, however it is a lengthy journey for me. I misplaced my final struggle. I discovered from the error, then I needed to do an extended coaching camp, nearly 5 months. I left all of my household, my pals within the village. I actually miss them, however I wanted loads of effort to make my debut.”
Saragih on what he desires subsequent
“Yeah. Initially, I simply need to go dwelling to see my household, my son and my dad and mom first. Should you ask about after I’m going to struggle once more, you’ll be able to ask my supervisor or my coach.”
To listen to extra from Saragih, take a look at the video of the total post-fight interview above.
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