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Filipino MMA fighter Jean Claude Saclag in action. Handout/ONE Championship

Filipino MMA fighter Jean Claude Saclag in action.

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1748424304451NL-4666.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Filipino MMA fighter Jean Claude Saclag in action. Handout/ONE Championship"/>Filipino MMA fighter Jean Claude Saclag in action. Handout/ONE Championship</div>MANILA -- Jean Claude Saclag could not get the job done against Shazada Ataev when they faced off at ONE Friday Fights 109 last week at the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.Saclag, nicknamed &quot;The Dynamite,&quot; scored an early knockdown before his opponent responded, setting the stage for a chaotic finish.The fight ended at the 3:47 mark of the second round when Ataev secured the takedown and locked in an armbar, forcing Saclag to tap.&quot;We wanted a victory tonight, but Shazada was the better warrior. Both athletes embodied strong will and heart, it was a great fight,&quot; said Team Lakay boss Mark Sangiao.&quot;Jean Claude was almost there. What took place was a display of beautiful exchanges of skill, power, and grit.&quot;While the defeat was a tough one, Sangiao believes his student shouldn&#x27;t dwell too much on it and instead maintain his focus on earning a spot in ONE&#x27;s main roster.&quot;This setback will not define Jean Claude Saclag permanently. He took one step backward tonight but he&#x27;s going to take three steps forward tomorrow. We learned today so we can get better the next day,&quot; he said. &quot;Sports [are] like life. We must accept losing so we can have space for gaining something in the future. It&#x27;s all about the right time.&quot;

Jean Claude Saclag could not get the job done against Shazada Ataev when they faced off at ONE Friday Fights 109 last week at the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

Jean Claude Saclag could not get the job done against Shazada Ataev when they faced off at ONE Friday Fights 109 last week at the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

MMA: Team Lakay still upbeat despite Saclag's loss at ONE Friday Fights

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MMA: Team Lakay still upbeat despite Saclag's loss at ONE Friday Fights

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Published May 28, 2025 05:29 PM PHT

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