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If you are looking for the biggest stories from all around the world of MMA, you’re in the right place. Here’s another edition of the daily roundup, consisting of all the noteworthy moments from the last 24 hrs that you might want to take a look at. We’ll kick this compilation off with bantamweight title contender, Merab Dvalishvili, who seems to have resumed training after facing serious backlash from Dana White and Sean O’Malley ahead of their big-time 135-pound title clash.

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Thereafter, we will shift our focus to the news of Henry Cejudo, planning to make a drop back into the flyweight division and take on a former champion. Finally, this roundup ends with Ronda Rousey. Apparently, the former champ has made some claims about the UFC, but it’s on a very serious note.

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Merab Dvalishvili resumes training after a nasty cut

Merab Dvalishvili’s friend and training partner, Aljamain Sterling, already knows how good Sean O’Malley is after he dropped the title to him. As such, the Georgian star is pulling out all the stops ahead of his chance to win the title at UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche UFC. Dvalishvili’s intense training got him injured as he received a nasty cut over his eyebrow. Understandably, Dana White came unglued on the title contender, labeling him as “dumb”. O’Malley, on the other hand, also blasted the Georgian by warning him that this fight should not fall off.

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However, Merab Dvalishvili is continuing his training despite the recent setback. With just over three weeks left for the fight, he posted a video of him doing some pad work, while captioning the video, “24 days out 🦾 We are working! Vamos,” giving a little nod to his Mexican fans. Of course, there are some worries about his cut and if Sean O’Malley will exploit that injury. It all remains to be seen when we arrive on September 14.

Is Henry Cejudo coming back for the 125-pound title?

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A return after three years in the bantamweight division has not served Henry Cejudo all too well. After back-to-back losses against Aljamain Sterling and Merab Dvalishvili, ‘Triple C’ is considering a move back to flyweight. That’s because all Cejudo cares about at this point in his career is to win a championship. “I’m after gold now. I think if I go down to 125 pounds and stay disciplined, I don’t think there’s anyone that can beat me,” the former double champion told ‘MMA Junkie’.

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A move to a different weight class brings new challenges and Henry Cejudo seems particularly excited about the prospect of battling former two-time champion, Brandon Moreno“I think there’s a fun fight with Brandon Moreno. He wanted to fight me at 135 and then he backed out like a little b*tch,” said ‘Triple C’ while taking a slight swipe at the ‘Assassin Baby’. Would you love to see Cejudo at 125 pounds? Let us know what you think after you take a look at the last story of the roundup.

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Ronda Rousey claims Cris Cyborg was “pumped to the f***ing gills”

Cris Cyborg and Ronda Rousey are two of the most highly decorated MMA fighters in history. However, they never crossed paths in the UFC. Meanwhile, Rousey recently mentioned the now-Bellator fighter, claiming that she used banned substances and that almost destroyed the whole women’s MMA scene. “Cris Cyborg’s pumped to the f***ing gills with steroids. No one wants to watch that cheating a** b*tch. Everything just tanked. The division was dying,” Rousey told Chris Van Vliet.

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Afraid that women’s MMA would perish forever, Ronda Rousey claimed to have taken the responsibility to ensure that Dana White kept women’s participation in the sport intact. To do that, she went to such lengths that involved trying to stay in the headlines to generate interest in the women’s game.

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“It was just a matter of time before they closed the whole thing and there would be nowhere that would showcase women’s MMA. so I had that much time to make sure that Dana [White] couldn’t go a single day without seeing my name somewhere. The rest is history,” Rousey added. Meanwhile, we are yet to hear anything from Cris Cyborg, but do you think she’ll respond? Drop your comments below.

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Himanga Mahanta is a Senior UFC Writer at EssentiallySports and a key pillar of the combat sports team. With over three years in sports journalism, he leads the site’s MMA PPV Live Coverage Desk, closely working with real-time updates, in-depth analysis, and trend-driven insights that keep fans ahead of the curve. From breaking news and beat reports to exclusive stories and sharp opinion pieces, Himanga’s coverage spans the full spectrum of the MMA world. His insightful reporting has earned recognition within the combat sports community, including mentions from notable figures such as Chael Sonnen. A keen observer of fight dynamics and a devoted Conor McGregor fan, Himanga blends passion with journalistic precision, making his work a reliable go-to for UFC followers worldwide.

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