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.
Two Eras, One Night: Pacio’s Title Defense and Folayang’s Legacy Fight
Joshua Pacio defends his ONE Strawweight MMA World Title against Mansur Malachiev, while Eduard Folayang returns to action against Shozo Isojima at The Inner Circle 21 on July 10 in Bangkok.
Ratcliff siblings power Philippines to gold and silver in Asian Youth Games MMA
![Travis (left) and Charlie Ratcliff celebrate with mother Maria Aisa. [POC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Philippine-Olympic-Committee-President-Abraham-_Bambol_-Tolentino-celebrates-with-the-MMA-Medalist-14-of-15-400x200.jpg)
Siblings Charlie and Travis Ratcliff delivered gold and silver medals for the Philippines in mixed martial arts at the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, continuing their family’s winning legacy.
Filipino prospect Ian Paul Lora set for BRAVE CF debut in China
Undefeated 20-year-old lightweight Ian Paul “Choco” Lora will represent the Philippines at BRAVE CF 98 in Zhengzhou, China, facing India’s Owais Yaqoob in his promotional debut.
Joshua Pacio chases two-division glory against Yuya Wakamatsu at ONE 173
![Joshua Pacio aims to become the Philippines’ first two-division ONE champion at ONE 173. [ONE Championship photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DC-2927-400x200.jpg)
Joshua Pacio looks to make history as the Philippines’ first two-division ONE champion when he faces Yuya Wakamatsu in a title clash at ONE 173.
Eduard Folayang confident Joshua Pacio can make history at ONE 173
Eduard Folayang believes Joshua Pacio’s pursuit of two-division championship glory at ONE 173 can redefine the future of Philippine MMA.
Eduard Folayang prepares for ONE Championship return against Shinya Aoki at ONE 172
Eduard Folayang is gearing up for his return to ONE Championship against longtime rival Shinya Aoki at ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang on March 23 in Japan.
Filipino fighters Carlo Bumina-ang and Jeremy Miado gear up for ONE Fight Night 28 in Bangkok
Filipino fighters Carlo Bumina-ang and Jeremy Miado join a stacked lineup for ONE Fight Night 28 on February 8 at Lumpinee Stadium. Bumina-ang eyes redemption, while Miado tests the waters in a new weight class.