Jesse Butler vs Jeka Saragih Clash Set for UFC Vegas 82 Event
Jesse Butler vs Jeka Saragih fight is reportedly set for UFC Vegas 82 event.
It has been confirmed that Butler will go one-on-one against Saragih in a lightweight division clash at the UFC Vegas 82 event on November 18, 2023.
The news was disclosed through the social media accounts of Iridium Sports Agency – the agency responsible for managing Jesse Butler.
🚨 #TeamIridium News 🚨
— IridiumSportsAgency (@TeamIridiumISA) October 3, 2023
Our man @Jesse_Butler92 is ready to turn heads vs. Jeka Saragih on Nov. 18 ✍🏽 #TheDarkside pic.twitter.com/2HV1KG9Y3E
Jesse Butler recently experienced a canceled fight at UFC on ESPN 50 event. He was originally scheduled to face Sean Woodson but had to withdraw for undisclosed reasons. Butler has competed in one UFC match so far, which resulted in his defeat by knockout at the hands of Jim Miller during UFC Vegas 74.
Jeka Saragih has also participated in just one UFC bout, in which he faced defeat against Anshul Jubli at the UFC Vegas 68 event in the final of Road to UFC 2022. This loss put an end to his impressive five-fight winning streak.
UFC Vegas 82 event is scheduled for November 18, and it is expected to take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. A featherweight bout is also set for the event where Jonathan Pearce will face Joanderson Brito.
