BSD-Salkilld: massive clash in Australia + Strickland-Imavov in February?
Benoit Saint-Denis faces Quillan Salkilld in Sydney, Imavov-Strickland taking shape for February.
- Show : Aldric & Herbi of Jab Life, aired on October 29, 2026, 2:11:45.
- People discussed : Benoît Saint-Denis, Quillan Salkilld, Nassourdine Imavov, Sean Strickland, Islam Makhachev, Carlos Prates, Alexander Volkanovski, Movsar Evloev, Renato Moicano, Salahdine Parnasse, Michael Morales, Manon Fiorot, Axel Sola, Tom Nolan.
- Topics : UFC, French MMA, matchmaking, world title, technical analysis.
- Source : transcript of the show, 48 360 views on YouTube.
What is said in the show
The show covers the official announcement of the fight between Benoit Saint-Denis and Quillan Salkilld as the main event of UFC Fight Night Sydney on February 7. The two hosts analyze the dangers of the matchup for the French fighter, highlight Salkilld's fight against Yanal Hashmous as an instructive precedent, and make the case for a winning path for BSD. On Nassourdine Imavov, journalist Mike Bohn reports that a fight against Sean Strickland for the light heavyweight title is close to being signed for February in Florida, likely in Orlando. The question of Ramadan, which begins on February 8, is raised as a constraint for Imavov. The show then covers Islam Makhachev's refusal to fight Carlos Prates in January, which led the UFC to schedule an interim title bout at UFC 336 between Prates and Michael Morales. The technical breakdown focuses on a sweep landed by Alexander Volkanovski against Movsar Evloev. The preview of the UFC Fight Night at the Apex covers the main event between Renato Moicano and Tom Nolan, followed by a preview of ARES 44 in Strasbourg featuring Aboubakar Younousov's return in the main event.
Chapters
- 0:00Intro
- 2:10Commercial break Nutri&Co
- 5:10BSD vs Salkilld: danger ahead?
- 32:30Strickland-Imavov: looking at February
- 43:45Makhachev refuses to fight, Prates-Morales for the interim title
- 59:10Announced fights and UFC rankings
- 1:04:35Technical breakdown: Volkanovski's sweep against Evloev
- 1:22:36UFC Fight Night preview: Moicano vs Nolan
- 2:08:20ARES 44 preview: Aboubakar Younousov returns
Questions raised in the show
Aldric Cassata : « There is danger. At the same time, I want to say that when you are at Benoit Saint-Denis's level and when you have that top-15 quality, there is danger in everything. » 9:39
Key moments
« There is danger. At the same time, I want to say that when you are at Benoit Saint-Denis's level and when you have that top-15 quality, there is danger in everything. »
Aldric Cassata · at 9:39
« I think over a 5-round fight, we know how tough Benoit is, we know his mentality. If he doesn't get finished, I really see a world where he can take him into deep water. »
Aldric Cassata · at 12:21
« You know how much I love Islam? Top 3 in my all-time top 50. This is total bullshit. I am absolutely disappointed in his stance on this. »
Alexandre Herbinet · at 47:35
« Carlos Prates says: you told the UFC you wouldn't be ready to fight in 3 months. Brother, you don't drink, you don't smoke, you don't party. Let me show you how it's done. »
Alexandre Herbinet · at 54:03
« I would tend to say a solid 60-40, maybe even 65-35 for Renato, because I think he is going to wrestle. »
Aldric Cassata · at 1:42:55
