Robert Valentin submitted Julien Leblanc in the first round at UFC Winnipeg. The victory allows Valentin (11-6-1 NC) to end a three-fight losing streak and secure his first UFC win. Leblanc (10-3) was making his UFC debut and saw his five-fight winning streak come to an end. The Swiss fighter capitalized on a grappling opportunity to secure the early finish. The submission marked a crucial career turnaround for Valentin.
