Swiss fighter Robert Valentin ended his three-fight losing streak by submitting Julien Leblanc in the first round at UFC Winnipeg. The victory marked Valentin's first win in the UFC, improving his record to 11-6-1 NC. For Leblanc, making his UFC debut, the loss snapped a five-fight winning streak and dropped his record to 10-3. The submission finish came quickly in the opening round. Valentin's performance was praised for the efficiency of the stoppage.
