Julien Leblanc vs Nick Galanti

🔔 Leblanc endured a tough UFC debut, falling to Robert Valentin via rear-naked choke just three minutes into the opening round. Prior to that, the Canadian had racked up 10 wins, splitting his finishes evenly between knockouts and submissions. Galanti enters his first UFC bout riding a six-fight win streak. In August, the American earned his contract after dispatching Carlos Petruccella with strikes in just 35 seconds. Notably, 4 of Nick’s 8 professional victories have come by submission.

Both fighters are known for finishing their bouts early, but they may approach this matchup with more caution. After a disappointing debut, Leblanc is likely to focus on shoring up his takedown defense and avoiding previous mistakes. Galanti, despite his strong grappling credentials, is unlikely to take unnecessary risks on the ground against an opponent who owns five submission wins. The Canadian can push a high pace on the feet, while the American may look to control the action against the fence and hunt for takedowns. This scenario points to a more drawn-out contest, where both men will need time to find openings. Prediction: over 0.5 rounds.