Robert Valentin vs Julien Leblanc: UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott Fight Breakdown

Result & Event Context

Robert Valentin faced Julien Leblanc at UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott on April 18, 2026 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Robert Valentin defeated Julien Leblanc by submission at 2:22 of round 1.

Recorded Fight Statistics

Robert Valentin: 7 significant strikes landed and 1 completed takedowns. Julien Leblanc: 4 significant strikes landed and 0 completed takedowns.

Striking & Grappling Comparison

Robert Valentin landed 7 significant strikes and Julien Leblanc landed 4. Robert Valentin recorded 3 more landed significant strikes.

Robert Valentin completed 1 takedowns; Julien Leblanc completed 0. Takedown counts describe completed entries, not how long either fighter controlled a position or how much damage followed.

The submission determined the outcome. A fighter can win by submission without leading the significant-strike totals or completing a takedown; the finishing hold, rather than a volume comparison, decides the result.

Fight Duration & Statistical Interpretation

The fight lasted 2:00 of active round time, ending at 2:22 of round 1. Rest periods between rounds are excluded.

These are full-fight totals. They do not establish the order of exchanges, individual round scores, corner instructions, or changes in pace. Significant strikes are a subset of total strikes, so the two measures should not be used interchangeably.