Robert Valentin met the media Saturday after his win over Julien Leblanc at UFC Fight Night 273.

Valentin (11-6 MMA, 1-3 UFC) ripped through Leblanc (10-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC) for a rear-naked choke in less than half a round on the prelims at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

The win was the first for Valentin in the UFC after an 0-3 start. Almost certainly, the Swiss fighter's job was on the line on the road against Canada's Leblanc. But he said he was committed to a performance exactly like the one he gave.

"Every time I step out there, I'm trying, first of all, to be violent as possible – because we're legally allowed to do that (in a fight), so why not take advantage of it?" Valentin told the UFC after the win. "I'm not there to grind out a decision or to be nice to anyone. I want to be violent. I want to see blood. I want bones to break and skulls to shatter.

"Today, I went out there and I said I'm going to be like a train: I'm running through this guy, and anything he puts in between is going to break. That was a truly Robert Valentin performance, and I'm so happy I could show this on the big stage."

GOT WHAT HE WAS LOOKING FOR 🤩@RobzillaTV_MMA earns the first round submission tonight! [ #UFCWinnipeg | LIVE on @ParamountPlus ] pic.twitter.com/UG1Emgko6T

Valentin said during his three-fight skid, he learned to start having fun with MMA as his career, particularly in the wake of the death of his mother.

Check out Valentin's post-fight interview in the video below.

“That was truly a Robert Valentin performance.”Robert Valentin (@RobzillaTV_MMA) maintained confidence in his work and abilities, and he saw that come to fruition as he earned his first UFC win. #UFCWinnipegComplete Prelim Results ➡️ https://t.co/kOUxbMRYAL pic.twitter.com/6hg1I1amse

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