Highlights: Robert Valentin Chokes Out Duško Todorović to Continue His Rise at UFC Fight Night 283
Robert Valentin arrived in Belgrade determined to prove that his recent success was no fluke, and he left Serbia with another impressive finish. Taking on hometown favorite Duško Todorović on the main card of UFC Fight Night 283, the Swiss middleweight stayed calm in a hostile environment before capitalizing on a single mistake. Once the fight hit the mat, Valentin wasted no time locking in a tight guillotine choke, forcing Todorović to tap in the opening round and extending his winning streak inside the Octagon.
The fight started at a frantic pace, with Todorović feeding off the energy of the Belgrade crowd. The Serbian came forward aggressively, looking to establish his boxing and force Valentin into exchanges along the fence. Valentin, however, never looked uncomfortable. He stayed patient, circled well, and repeatedly made Todorović reset before picking his moments to counter. It was clear that the Swiss fighter had no interest in getting drawn into an emotional firefight on enemy territory.
The decisive sequence came during one of Todorović’s takedown attempts. As the Serbian lowered his level, Valentin immediately wrapped his neck and secured a deep guillotine. Rather than rushing the finish, he adjusted his grip, tightened the choke, and forced Todorović into an increasingly desperate scramble. The longer the exchange continued, the tighter the submission became. With no realistic escape remaining, Todorović was forced to tap, giving Valentin another statement victory by submission.
Perhaps the most impressive part of Valentin’s performance was his composure. Fighting a local favorite in front of thousands of passionate fans is never easy, yet he never allowed the atmosphere to affect his decision-making. He remained disciplined, trusted his grappling, and immediately punished the first opening that appeared. It was another reminder that his submission game has become one of the most dangerous weapons in the UFC’s middleweight division.
For Valentin, the victory represents another important step after a difficult start to his UFC career. Back-to-back wins have completely changed the conversation surrounding the former The Ultimate Fighter finalist, who now looks like a genuine threat at 185 pounds. Todorović showed his usual toughness and willingness to engage, but one small mistake proved costly against such a skilled grappler. With another impressive finish on his résumé, Robert Valentin has firmly put himself back on the radar as a middleweight worth watching.
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