Sunday, February 20, 2022 – 17:53 WIB
VIVA – Former lightweight One Pride Mixed Martial Arts champion, Jeka Saragih, is ready to reclaim the belt he once held. He is certain to face Angga who now holds the status of One Pride MMA champion.
Jeka confirmed the ticket against Angga after overthrowing Rama Saturdayri in the contender fight party at Fight Night 56. The fighter from North Sumatra was declared the winner by absolute points by the jury.
The victory opened an opportunity for Jeka to reclaim the championship belt that Angga now holds. At the same time avenge the defeat that was obtained from Angga.
Previously, Jeka had faced the fighter nicknamed The Hitman at FN 36. As a champion, Jeka had to be willing to change his belt to Angga after losing through a rear naked choke in the fourth round.
Jeka admitted that he had been waiting for this moment for a long time. Therefore, he will prepare himself as best he can so as not to suffer a second defeat.
“My preparations will be even more mature because this is a rematch with Angga who is said to be ‘The Hitman’. I immediately practiced again when I returned home,” said Jeka to VIVA.
Furthermore, Jeka also gave a challenge message to Angga to prepare himself as best he could. Because, he will reclaim the championship belt that he once bore.
