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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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.