Jeka Saragih

Jeka Saragih (born ) is an Indonesian mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight division. He previously fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), being the first Indonesian to sign with the promotion.

Background Jeka was born in Bah Pasunsang, Raya, Simalungun, North Sumatra. He is an ethnic Batak Simalungun. Jeka began his martial arts career by starting Wushu in 2013 and won the national championship in Yogyakarta and had the opportunity to represent North Sumatra in the title of National Sports Week.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career Despite his busy schedule at work, Jeka continued to hone his martial arts skills, until finally becoming an apprentice at Yakop Sutjipto's Batam Fighter Club (BFC) gym. Jeka received an offer from the owner of BFC to take part in the One Pride Championship , starting his career in the lightweight division.

In April 2017, Jeka won the One Pride Lightweight championship, after successfully defeating the reigning champion, Ngapdi Mulidy, by TKO in the first round. He would go on to defend his title 4 times, before eventually losing it in February 2020, when he was submitted in the 4th round by Angga Hans via rear naked choke. He would rebound with two straight victories, before winning the Interim Lightweight Championship against Hatoropan Simbolon via second round TKO stoppage. He won the bout in the third round, knocking out Singh with a spinning back fist.

Saragih faced Ki Won Bin in the Semi-Finals of the Lightweight tournament on October 23, 2022 at Road to UFC Season 1: Episode 5. He won the bout in the first round, knocking out Bin.

In the finals of the tournament, Saragih faced Anshul Jubli on February 4, 2023 at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivac. He lost the fight via technical knockout in the second round.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Saragih was scheduled to face Jesse Butler on November 18, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 232. However, Butler withdrew due to injury and was replaced by Charlie Campbell. With Campbell also out of the fight, Saragih was next booked against Lucas Alexander. At the weigh-ins, Alexander weighed in at 148 pounds, two pounds over the featherweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at catchweight with Alexander being fined 20% of his purse which went to Saragih. Saragih won the fight by knockout in the first round. This fight earned him the Performance of the Night award.

Saragih faced Westin Wilson on June 15, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 58. He lost the fight by an armbar submission in the first round.

Saragih faced promotional newcomer Yoo Joo-sang on June 7, 2025 at UFC 316. He lost the fight by knockout 28 seconds into the first round.

On July 14, 2025, it was announced that Saragih was no longer on the UFC roster.

Personal life In 2017, Jeka Saragih won the championship for the One Pride MMA competition for the 70 kg class in 2017. In 2018, he was also asked to carry the Asian Games torch around North Sumatra.

Saragih has a daughter (born 2024).

One Pride MMA OPMMA Lightweight Championship (One time) Four successful title defenses Interim OPMMA Lightweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Yoo Joo-sang KO (punch) UFC 316

Newark, New Jersey, United States Loss

Westin Wilson Submission (triangle armbar) UFC on ESPN: Perez vs. Taira

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Lucas Alexander KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Anshul Jubli TKO (punches and elbows) UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivac

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Ki Won-bin KO (punch) Road to UFC Season 1: Episode 5

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Pawan Maan Singh KO (spinning backfist) Road to UFC Season 1: Episode 2

Kallang, Singapore Win

Hatoropan Simbolon TKO (punch) One Pride MMA Fight Night 58

Jakarta, Indonesia Win

Rama Sabturi Decision (unanimous) One Pride MMA Fight Night 56

Jakarta, Indonesia Win

Agung Maulana TKO (punches and elbows) One Pride MMA Fight Night 40

Jakarta, Indonesia Loss

Angga Hans Submission (rear-naked choke) One Pride MMA Fight Night 36

Jakarta, Indonesia Win

Mhar John Manahan Submission (rear-naked choke) One Pride MMA Fight Night 32

Jakarta, Indonesia Win

Hendrik Tarigan Submission (rear-naked choke) One Pride MMA Fight Night 30

Senayan, Indonesia Win

Hatoropan Simbolon TKO (submission to elbows) One Pride MMA Fight Night 25

Kelapa Gading, Indonesia Win

Mohammad Fuad TKO (leg kicks) One Pride MMA Fight Night 19

Kelapa Gading, Indonesia Win

Kevin Sulistio Submission (rear-naked choke) One Pride MMA Fight Night 13

Kelapa Gading, Indonesia Win

Ngabdi Mulyadi TKO (punches) One Pride MMA Fight Night 9

Kelapa Gading, Indonesia Win

Victor Johanis TKO (elbows and punches) One Pride MMA Fight Night 6

Kelapa Gading, Indonesia Win

Rizki Muyla Submission (keylock) One Pride MMA Fight Night 5

Jakarta, Indonesia Loss

Kevin Sulistio Submission (kimura) One Pride MMA Fight Night 4

Kelapa Gading, Indonesia