Robert Valentin submitted Julien Leblanc in the first round at UFC Winnipeg, ending his three-fight losing streak. Valentin improved to 11-6-1 NC with the victory. Leblanc, making his UFC debut, fell to 10-3 overall as his five-fight winning streak came to an end. The submission came early in the opening frame. Valentin desperately needed the win to keep his UFC career on track.
