Jeka Saragih Against Lucas Alexander In UFC Debut

Indonesian mixed martial arts fighter Jeka Saragih will debut at the UFC on November 18, 2023 (photo: dock. MOLA INSTAGRAM)

JAKARTA Indonesian mixed martial arts fighter Jeka Saragih will make his UFC debut against Lucas The Lion Alexander.

Jeka Saragih is scheduled to undergo his first fight in the octagon on November 18 at UFC Apex, Nevada, United States.

Lucas is the latest opponent of the 28-year-old fighter to be announced by Mola Sport after his two potential opponents before withdrew.

"Jeka Saragih's new opponent on November 18 has been confirmed! This Indonesian star will make his UFC debut against Lucas "The Lion" Alexander at UFC Apex," Mola wrote.

Jeka was originally scheduled against Jesse Butler. However, Butler was injured and had to withdraw from the fight.

Mola then announced Charlie Campbell as Jeka's opponent. However, they later announced that Campbell was also resigning so Jeka had to find a new opponent.

Jeka Saragih will later board the octagon at the UFC Fight Night 232. This event has played the event Brendan Allen against Paul Craig in the middle class.

Jeka Saragih was contracted by the UFC on February 5 to undergo five fights in the featherweight. This One Pride dropout has a record 13 wins and 3 defeats.

The last time Jeka Saragih acted on an octagon was when he was defeated by an Indian fighter, Anshul Jubli, February 4. It was a road to UFC battle over the UFC contract.

Jeka lost the fight, but was awarded a contract because of his potential. The contract made Jeka the first Indonesian to enter the UFC.