Robert Valentin
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Switzerland
Lasts 70 seconds in New Orleans
Valentin lost to Ateba Gautier via TKO (punches) at 1:10 of Round 1 at UFC 318 on Saturday in New Orleans.
ANALYSIS
The UFC served Valentin up to be Gautier's latest victim, and he played the role to perfection. The former was never able to get out of the blocks in what was one of the worst performances you'll ever see. The lone positive from Valentin's perspective is the fact he ate at least a dozen shots that would have dropped any mere mortal. Eventually -- as in, 70 seconds into the bout -- Valentin crumbled for good. The 30-year-old is now 0-3 with the UFC, with a pair of knockout defeats and a split decision setback on his resume. It would be shocking to see the company award him another opportunity.
The UFC served Valentin up to be Gautier's latest victim, and he played the role to perfection. The former was never able to get out of the blocks in what was one of the worst performances you'll ever see. The lone positive from Valentin's perspective is the fact he ate at least a dozen shots that would have dropped any mere mortal. Eventually -- as in, 70 seconds into the bout -- Valentin crumbled for good. The 30-year-old is now 0-3 with the UFC, with a pair of knockout defeats and a split decision setback on his resume. It would be shocking to see the company award him another opportunity.
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Gautier fight re-scheduled
Valentin (undisclosed) is scheduled to compete against fellow middleweight Ateba Gautier at UFC 318 in New Orleans on July 19, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
It did not take long for the UFC to re-schedule Valentin against Gautier after their Nashville fight was scrapped, still without any public reasoning behind said action. Instead, they are expected to serve as an undercard bout for the Max Holloway-Dustin Poirier trilogy.
It did not take long for the UFC to re-schedule Valentin against Gautier after their Nashville fight was scrapped, still without any public reasoning behind said action. Instead, they are expected to serve as an undercard bout for the Max Holloway-Dustin Poirier trilogy.
No longer facing Gautier
Valentin will no longer face Ateba Gautier at UFC on ESPN 70 in Nashville on July 12, Danny Segura of MMAJunkie reports.
ANALYSIS
The reasons behind Valentin's absence from the card are unknown, but he'll no longer face Gautier. Instead, the latter will face Junior Tafa on the same July 12 event. Valentin has dropped his first two fights at the UFC level and it's uncertain when he'll be able to return to the octagon.
The reasons behind Valentin's absence from the card are unknown, but he'll no longer face Gautier. Instead, the latter will face Junior Tafa on the same July 12 event. Valentin has dropped his first two fights at the UFC level and it's uncertain when he'll be able to return to the octagon.
Seeks first win
Valentin will take on Ateba Gautier in a middleweight bout at UFC Nashville on July 12, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Valentin will be desperate for a victory. He's dropped his first two fights in the UFC, most recently falling at the hands of Torrez Finney via split decision back in early April. His opponent, meanwhile, is coming off an emphatic knockout win in his UFC debut. He gives up two inches of height and four inches of reach to his opponent.
Valentin will be desperate for a victory. He's dropped his first two fights in the UFC, most recently falling at the hands of Torrez Finney via split decision back in early April. His opponent, meanwhile, is coming off an emphatic knockout win in his UFC debut. He gives up two inches of height and four inches of reach to his opponent.
Can't defend takedown in loss
Valentin lost to Torrez Finney via split decision (28-29, 30-27, 28-29) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Disregard the "split decision" term. The 30-27 scorecard in Valentin's favor submitted by Tony Weeks is a candidate for the worst you will ever see. Valentin displayed plenty of toughness and continuously worked his way back to his feet, but it's nearly impossible to earn a three-round decision when you give up eight takedowns and 13:16 worth of control time. Valentin has lost each of his first two UFC bouts and has not been competitive in either, so it's far from a guarantee a third opportunity will be forthcoming.
Disregard the "split decision" term. The 30-27 scorecard in Valentin's favor submitted by Tony Weeks is a candidate for the worst you will ever see. Valentin displayed plenty of toughness and continuously worked his way back to his feet, but it's nearly impossible to earn a three-round decision when you give up eight takedowns and 13:16 worth of control time. Valentin has lost each of his first two UFC bouts and has not been competitive in either, so it's far from a guarantee a third opportunity will be forthcoming.
Set to fight Finney
Valentin will fight Torrez Finney at UFC Vegas 105 on April 5, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Valentin took a loss at the hands of Ryan Loder during the former's first UFC event in August, but he'll get another shot to prove himself against the undefeated (10-0) Finney. While his opponent has momentum working in his favor, Valentin will have six inches of height and 1.5 inches of reach over Finney.
Valentin took a loss at the hands of Ryan Loder during the former's first UFC event in August, but he'll get another shot to prove himself against the undefeated (10-0) Finney. While his opponent has momentum working in his favor, Valentin will have six inches of height and 1.5 inches of reach over Finney.