Saclag advances to Asian Games MMA finals, eyes first gold for Philippines

Manila Times - Sep 21, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Jean Claude Saclag defeated Japan's Daisuke Murayama to advance to the finals of the 2026 Asian Games MMA men's traditional -65kg division on Monday in Nagoya, Japan. Saclag will face Tajikistan's Otabek Rajabov in the finals on Tuesday. Saclag aims to capture the Philippines' first gold medal in this edition of the Asian Games.

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