Kapanlagi.com - Randy Pangalila, a 33-year-old actor, announced his retirement from the world of mixed martial arts (MMA) and kickboxing after defeating Jekson Karmela alias Kkajhe at the Byon Combat 3 event at Tennis Indoor Senayan Jakarta, Saturday (22/6). Randy achieved victory with a kick that landed on Kkajhe's right waist area, making his opponent unable to continue the match.
Randy's retirement was confirmed by Lisa, his manager, who stated that Randy will return to his main job, which is acting and singing. Randy has completed his career in the combat sports world and will now focus on his career in the entertainment industry.
"Returning to his main job, Sir. Returning to acting and singing," said Lisa quoted by KapanLagi.com via JawaPos.com.
1. Has Been Considered for a Long Time
Randy said that his intention to retire has been considered for a long time, due to his old age. In addition, he is worried that something might happen in the future, especially because he has two children who need to be prioritized.
Randy also said that he has to choose between a career in the entertainment world and combat sports, because he cannot be selfish and pursue two different fields at the same time.
2. Will Focus on the Entertainment Industry
He chooses to focus on the entertainment world, which is considered more long term and more suitable for his personal life. Therefore, Randy Pangalila will leave his career in mixed martial arts (MMA) and kickboxing to focus on a career in the entertainment industry, such as acting and singing.
He has rejected shooting jobs for 4 months to prepare himself to face Kkajhe in the Byon Combat 3 match, and now he will return to his main job in the entertainment industry.
3. For him, this is a Dream Fight
Randy has been preparing for two years to target the International Sport Kickboxing Association (ISKA) championship title. He said that this match is a "dream fight" and he wants to finish his career in the combat sport world with this victory.
Randy said that his training consists of daily workouts before leaving for shooting. These exercises are done to strengthen the fundamentals to stay solid. Randy also said that he has an unusual training partner, a national athlete.
4. Preparation for Randy to Defeat Kkajhe
The main coach accompanying Randy Pangalila during training is Rudy Golden Boy, Kkajhe's coach. Rudy revealed surprising facts behind Kkajhe's defeat to Randy Pangalila.
They showed no mercy and hit Randy hard. Randy often suffered injuries and falls during training, but this made him stronger and braver.
(kpl/dyn)
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