Saclag returns to action at ONE

MANILA, Philippines — Jean Claude Saclag won’t be left behind during a busy stretch for Filipino combat sports stars as the Team Lakay standout already has a date for his return.

The former SEA Games gold medalist targets his second straight win when he battles Fajar in a flyweight MMA bout at ONE Friday Fights 94 on Jan. 17 inside Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

Saclag debuted in style late last year, dominating and defeating Lee Jun Young of South Korean in the first round via TKO.

The 30-year-old showcased the deadly striking he’s known for, connecting on a variety of punches, front kicks, elbows, and knees to make a good account of himself.

He won’t have it easy against the well-rounded Indonesian, but he’s been working with one of the best teams from the Philippines to make sure he comes in well prepared.

Another impressive win for the deadly Filipino striker could get him the $100,000 contract with ONE Championship, where he’ll join his teammate Carlo Bumina-ang as the next Filipino to graduate from the ONE Friday Fights circuit.

He’s also looking to set the tone right for Team Lakay after a rollercoaster 2024 for the proud camp from Benguet.

Saclag gets the ball rolling for Mark Sangiao’s stable next week, while the aforementioned Bumina-ang sees action three weeks later at ONE Fight Night 28.

Bumina-ang takes on Song Min Jong in a three-round bantamweight MMA bout on Feb. 8 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.