Saclag’s Historic Silver Comes With Bitter Lesson Learned
![Jean Claude Saclag’s silver marked his second Asian Games runner-up finish after his wushu silver at the 2014 Incheon Games. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design803-400x200.png)
Jean Claude Saclag won Asian Games MMA silver after falling to Tajikistan’s Otabek Rajabov in the men’s traditional -65kg final.
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PH Karate Trio Erases Iran Shutout to Claim Historic Bronze
![Rebecca Cyril Torres, Samantha Veguillas and Ysabelle Arrogante celebrate the Philippines' first Asian Games team kata bronze. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design799-400x200.png)
Rebecca Torres, Samantha Veguillas and Ysabelle Arrogante won the Philippines’ first Asian Games team kata bronze after beating Thailand.
Saclag Dominates Murayama, Eyes First Philippine MMA Gold in Nagoya
![Jean Claude Saclag advanced to the Asian Games MMA final after defeating Japan's Daisuke Murayama by unanimous decision in the men's traditional -65kg semifinal. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design788-400x200.png)
Jean Claude Saclag reached the Asian Games MMA final after dominating Japan’s Daisuke Murayama in the men’s traditional -65kg semifinal.
Filipino MMA Stars Alvarez, Saclag Lock In Asian Games Medals
![Jean Claude Saclag booked a place in the men's traditional 65kg semifinals after defeating Saudi Arabia's Saud Fawaz Almolhem, 3-0. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design774-400x200.png)
Carlos Alvarez and Jean Claude Saclag secured Asian Games MMA medals after winning their quarterfinal bouts in Japan.
Marcial Lands 54 Punches, Stops Huerta, Then Bows Out of Asiad
![Eumir Marcial's latest professional victory came just days before the start of his scheduled 2026 Asian Games campaign. [photo: Jhay Otamias]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design769-400x200.png)
Eumir Marcial withdrew from the 2026 Asian Games hours after stopping Omar Huerta in the third round in San Diego.
Lapilus Eyes History as First-Ever French World Champ
Taylor Lapilus will fight Mitch McKee for the inaugural PFL Bantamweight World Championship at PFL Lyon on Dec. 19.
Stephen Loman Reflects on Lessons from BRAVE CF 108
Stephen Loman says his BRAVE CF 108 loss to Lasha Abramishvili revealed valuable lessons after three years away from the cage.
PFL Heavyweight Gold on Line as Sambo King Defends Crown
Vadim Nemkov will defend his PFL heavyweight title against Sergei Bilostenniy at PFL Dubai on Nov. 14 in a battle between camp teammates.
Stephen Loman Stunned in Croatia, Suffers Bantamweight Setback
![Stephen Loman saw his unbeaten BRAVE CF record come to an end during his comeback fight. [BRAVE CF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design631-400x200.png)
Stephen Loman’s comeback ended in disappointment as Lasha Abramishvili handed him a unanimous decision loss at BRAVE CF 108.
Stephen ‘The Sniper’ Loman Adds Folayang, Pacatiw to Corner for BRAVE CF Comeback
Stephen Loman returns to BRAVE CF with Eduard Folayang and Jeremy Pacatiw in his corner against Lasha Abramishvili.