Jeka Saragih vs. Lucas Alexander - UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig Results & AI Breakdown

Winner: Jeka Saragih by KO/TKO

Fight Info:
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Elevation: 777.00m
Weight Class: Featherweight
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org…

The content below shows how the model reached its conclusion for the prediction. The higher the value of the number, the more confident the model is in the prediction. The confidence scores do not perfectly correlate with accuracy. Use your judgement to see where the model may have missed the mark.

The predictions below are shown in dark grey if they were correct, incorxrect predictions are shown in red.
Predictions
W = WTAI Model O = Profit Model P = Plain Model EV = Expected Value
Fighter
Confidence
EV
Odds
W
O
P
Jeka Saragih
+350
Lucas Alexander
31
7
16
-2.7
-450

Weighted Scoring Report

Fight Analysis

UFC Fight Analysis: Jeka Saragih vs Lucas Alexander

Key Insights:

  • Lucas Alexander's Winning Edge: WolfTicketsAI predicts Lucas Alexander to win, and the stats support this. Alexander displays superior striking ability with higher head strikes per minute (2.5245 vs. Saragih's 0.2290) and a significant striking accuracy of 0.5375. His recent striking impact differential (14.4133) outshines Saragih's negative differential (-54.0000), indicating a more effective and damaging striking game.

  • Saragih's Recent KO/TKO Loss: Jeka Saragih's last UFC fight ended in a KO/TKO loss, raising concerns about his durability and defense, especially with his high recent head strikes absorbed per minute (4.1221). This loss is a critical factor, as fighters who've recently suffered a KO/TKO are often seen as more vulnerable in subsequent fights.

  • Experience in UFC: While both fighters have similar UFC records, Saragih’s recent performance (0.81 recent win percentage) is overshadowed by his negative striking differentials, indicating struggles in recent bouts. Alexander's recent win percentage (0.33) isn't stellar, but his striking statistics paint a picture of a more consistent and effective fighter.

  • Weight Class Consistency: Both fighters are competing in their regular weight class (Featherweight), which is a positive for stability and performance expectations.

Conclusion:

Lucas Alexander's superior striking stats, combined with Jeka Saragih's recent KO/TKO loss and less effective striking game, justify WolfTicketsAI's prediction for an Alexander win. Alexander's striking ability, particularly in head strikes, and his favorable striking differentials, suggest he has the edge in this matchup. Saragih’s recent KO/TKO loss is a significant factor in assessing his chances, as it raises questions about his resilience and defense against a striker like Alexander.

Stat Breakdown

Stat Jeka Saragih Lucas Alexander
Main Stats
Age 28 28
Height 68" 71"
Reach 69" 73"
Win Percentage 81.25% 72.73%
Wins 14 8
Losses 3 4
Wins at Weight Class 0 1
Losses at Weight Class 0 1
Striking Stats
Striking Accuracy 50.00% 54.04%
Significant Striking Accuracy 56.00% 53.75%
Strikes Landed Per Minute 2.290 5.108
Significant Strikes Landed Per Minute 1.603 5.049
Knockdowns per Fight 0.000 0.881
Striking Impact Differential -54.00% 26.50%
Significant Striking Impact Differential -24.00% 28.00%
Striking Output Differential -59.00% 24.00%
Significant Striking Output Differential -26.00% 25.50%
Striking Defense to Offense Ratio 125.00% 90.80%
Significant Striking Defense to Offense Ratio 92.86% 91.86%
Striking Defense Percentage 25.49% 72.48%
Takedown and Submission Stats
Submissions per Fight 0.000 0.000
Takedowns per Fight 0.000 0.000
Takedowns Attempted per Fight 0.000 0.000
Takedown Defense 66.67% 50.00%
Takedown Accuracy 0.00% 0.00%
Head Stats
Head Strikes Landed per Minute 0.229 2.525
Head Strikes Attempted per Minute 1.145 6.399
Head Strikes Absorbed per Minute 4.122 0.587
Body Stats
Body Strikes Landed per Minute 0.344 1.174
Body Strikes Attempted per Minute 0.458 1.585
Body Strikes Absorbed per Minute 0.115 0.528
Leg Stats
Leg Strikes Landed per Minute 1.031 1.350
Leg kicks Attempted per Minute 1.260 1.409
Leg kicks Absorbed per Minute 0.115 0.646
Clinch Stats
Clinch Strikes Landed per Minute 0.229 0.059
Clinch Strikes Attempted per Minute 0.344 0.059
Clinch Strikes Absorbed per Minute 0.000 0.294
Jeka Saragih History:
Date Weight Red Corner Blue Corner Winner
Feb. 4, 2023 Road To UFC 1 Lightweight Tournament Title Jeka Saragih Anshul Jubli Anshul Jubli
Lucas Alexander History:
Date Weight Red Corner Blue Corner Winner
March 25, 2023 Featherweight Steven Peterson Lucas Alexander Lucas Alexander
Oct. 15, 2022 Featherweight Joanderson Brito Lucas Alexander Joanderson Brito