Growing up, Chris Sicat carried a lot of bottled-up aggression. But boxing became an outlet for that. It was a channel through which he could pour everything he couldn’t say out loud. At the time, Floyd Mayweather dominated the spotlight, and that pull drew Sicat into the world of combat sports. What began as an escape slowly turned into a journey, one that put him in rooms with some of the sport’s biggest names. Among them was former UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili.

Unfortunately, on January 18, Sicat passed away surrounded by his sister and close friends. Although a cause of death hasn’t been provided, a statement from his close ones revealed, “he fought hard to the very end.”

Sicat wasn’t a mainstay in Dvalishvili’s camp, but he would document his sessions with the former champion, sharing insights into the experience. Upon learning about Sicat’s death, the UFC fighter took to his Instagram stories to share a picture of them together. They appeared to have completed a rigorous sparring session. Sicat appeared truly happy, doing what he loved most.

“RIP [heart break emoji, praying emoji],” Dvalishvili wrote in the caption.

According to the statement from his sister, Aly, and friends, Sicat now joins their mother and father in the afterlife.

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“If you knew him, you knew that family meant everything to him. He was recently baptized and anointed before his passing, which brings us comfort and peace,” the statement mentioned.

“We find solace knowing that Chris lived a fearless and successful life and followed his dreams through his Speakeasy Podcast, as well as his passion for lifting people up and mentoring others—helping them see their potential. He showered his friends and family with endless love and laughter.”

The statement also revealed the final words Sicat spoke, and it appears to show that he was at peace in his final moments.

“I’m at peace. I did everything I was supposed to do. I have no regrets,” Sicat said, per the statement.

He was on a constant journey of self-discovery and getting better every day. That’s the reason he launched his The Speakeasy Podcast, where he would interact with coaches and experts, explore life, and understand what it meant to truly grow mentally, physically, and spiritually.

He was born in San Diego and raised in Las Vegas. He spent over two decades in the world of combat sports, but it all started as a hobby, which later turned him into a competitor. But coaching is where he did the most work.

He mentored many in the sport and left a lasting mark. Soon, more prayers and well-wishes came pouring in for the late content creator.

Fans celebrate the bountiful life led by Chris Sicat

On his podcast, he would often talk about martial arts, getting over addictions, and lifestyle-related topics, along with self-improvement. He had clearly touched many lives. No wonder one social media user wrote on Instagram: “I LOVE YOU SO MUCH, CHRIS, gone way too soon! Rest easy, thank you for all the great rolls and memories we share.”

He appeared to have had firsthand experience of training with Sicat. The user, Nasir Davis, is an up-and-coming MMA fighter who also appeared in Sicat’s podcast.

Another user had close personal ties with Sicat. “Chris was an amazing guy, very kind, humble, positive in every way possible. We always talked about the grind, jokes around, sad to see you go unexpectedly, love you, my guy, may you rest in peace,” the user wrote. Sicat also mentored and supported others, which had earned him a lot of well-wishers.”

The next user might not have had such close ties to Sicat, but had a message for his family. “Rest in peace, Chris. My sincere condolences to Chris’s family,” the fan commented. Sadly, his parents passed away before him, but he did have a sister, Aly.

Apart from running his podcast, Sicat would also write articles about discipline, life as a combat sports coach, and everything about the fight life. He also had a newsletter around these themes.

“Damn, this really sucks to read. What a tremendous human being. God bless, rest easy, brother,” another user wrote on social media.

“Bro, no way!!! One of the best people I’ve ever met and the nicest person ever! @chris_sicat I’m going to miss you, buddy! Fly high up there and live in eternity,” the next user commented. The user, Isac McCary, is a Muay Thai fighter, and appears to have known Sicat long.

Chris Sicat touched many lives, and his legacy will live on through their memories of him.