UFC 333: Will Merab take the belt back from Yan? + Malott destroys Buckley in Edmonton
Full breakdown of Dvalishvili-Yan 3, Edmonton and PFL Chicago debriefs with Walid Tounsi.
- Show : Aldric & Herbi of Jab Life, aired on October 19, 2026, 2:31:44.
- People discussed : Merab Dvalishvili, Petr Yan, Mike Malott, Joaquin Buckley, Erin Blanchfield, Alexander Volkanovski, Manon Fiorot, Farid Bacharat, Patrick Habirora, Nate Landwehr.
- Topics : UFC 333, tactical analysis, wrestling defense, Fight Night Edmonton, PFL Chicago, kimura.
- Source : transcript of the show, 28 428 views on YouTube.
What is said in the show
Alexandre Herbinet and Aldric Cassata open the 101st episode, in partnership with Nutrienco, and announce a giveaway for the 100th show. They briefly touch on the U.S. security alert in the United Arab Emirates ahead of UFC 333, then focus on the co-main event: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan for the third time, with the bantamweight title on the line. They break down in detail Yan's adjustments between the first and second fight, particularly his wrestling defense inspired by the system Volkanovski used against Islam Makhachev. They question Yan's back injury and the changes Merab made in his preparation at Syndicate MMA. For UFC Fight Night Edmonton, they debrief the 12 finishes in 13 fights: Mike Malott's KO win over Joaquin Buckley, Jasmine Jadusavicius over Erin Blanchfield, Mandel Nallo over Nate Landwehr, and Soo Yong Yoo over Cody Kovanchek by kimura. That last finish is the subject of the technique segment. In the news section, they cover the UFC's renewed deal with RMC Sport, the release of Farid Bacharat despite a 7-0 record, and Walid Tounsi's winning debut at PFL Chicago.
Chapters
- 0:00Introduction and UFC 333 context
- 30:00Breakdown of Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili
- 54:30UFC Fight Night Edmonton debrief
- 1:30:00Technique segment: Soo Yong Yoo's kimura
- 2:01:00UFC and MMA news
- 2:25:00PFL Chicago debrief and Walid Tounsi
Key moments
« I work very hard, but now I try to be smarter. I was working very hard for my last fight against Petr, but I was not taking any rest. It was just train, burn myself, burn myself again and again. »
Merab Dvalishvili · at 27:14
« I did not prepare specifically for this fight. I was ready for everyone, but I did not train specifically for Petr Yan. During the fight, I understood that something was wrong, but it was too difficult to make changes in the moment. »
Merab Dvalishvili · at 30:17
« If you think 6% is achievable all the time, between a first fight and a rematch, this is one of the most beautiful adaptations I have ever seen. He completely changes the way he defends. »
Aldric Cassata · at 44:00
« La Rebacharat. That would be crazy, la Rebacharat. No, I don't believe it. But we talk about it Wednesday, we debate it Wednesday. »
Aldric Cassata · at 2:08:39
« There are 12 finishes in 13 fights. We were one Blanchfield-Jadusavicius away from the all-time finish record on a card we had already broken just a few months ago. »
Alexandre Herbinet · at 54:47
