Upcoming fight
Leblanc vs Galanti
Oct. 17, 2026
Stats & Records
2
Wins by Knockout
4
Wins by Submission
4
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 8
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 10
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- Takedowns Attempted
- 1
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Howell Township, United States
Trains at
Dante Rivera BJJ
Fighting style
MMA
Age
28
Height
73.00
Weight
185.00
Octagon Debut
Oct. 17, 2026
Reach
75.00
Leg reach
43.00
- Pro since December 2023
- Coming off a 0:35 TKO win on DWCS Week 3 in August (Fastest finish)
- 6-fight win streak, last and only loss came in August 2024
- Two wins by KO, four by submission (Guillotine x2, RNC, Triangle)
- Four first-round finishes, one second-round finish, one third-round finish
- Former CFFC Middleweight Champion, won the title in March
- Played football in High School where he was a tight end. Had 701 receiving yards and nine touchdowns as a senior at Freehold Township HS
- Went on to play football for one season in college at Wagner College, tried jiu-jitsu when that didn’t pan out
- Trains with Sean Brady & Joe Pyfer in Philly
- Got to train with Islam Makhachev & Khabib in Philadelphia ahead of Islam’s fight at UFC 330
UFC Fight Night (10/17/26) Galanti makes his UFC debut against Julien Leblanc
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 10
Episode 3 (8/25/26) Galanti stopped Carlos Petruzzella via strikes at 0:35 of the first round
When and why did you start training? I started training seven years ago. I walked into a jiu-jitsu gym, one thing led to another, and I became addicted to the journey and to constantly getting better.
Who are your main training partners? Eric Nolan, Luke Fernandez, and all of my guys at Marquez MMA.
What would earning a UFC Contract mean to you? Fighting in the UFC means everything to me. I’ve put my whole heart into this for the last seven years. It would prove to me that I was right all along for believing in myself and never giving up on what I knew I was capable of.
Who is your favorite fighter and why? Petr Yan. The way he mixes his wrestling and striking together is beautiful to watch.
Do you have any heroes outside of fighting? My hero was my late grandfather. He came to America from Italy when my mom was seven years old with nothing to his name. Through hard work, he created a beautiful life for himself and his family. That work ethic and what he was able to build has always inspired me.
What are your current ranks in martial arts? Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt.
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? CFFC Middleweight Champion
Is there a cause that you want to use your platform for? I want people to know that if you have a dream, chase it no matter what anyone else says. You’re the only person who has to truly believe in it. If you believe in yourself and are willing to put the work in, don’t let anyone talk you out of going after it.
Beyond money or a championship, what motivates you? Being the best in the world. If that isn’t your goal, I don’t know what you’re doing in this game. This sport is too hard and you sacrifice too much to not be chasing greatness.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I played Division I college football but did not graduate.
What was your job before you started fighting? I worked as a union laborer.
Favorite grappling technique: Jumping guillotine
Favorite Striking technique: Flying Knee
Tell us about your life outside of fighting: Outside of fighting, I’m really into cars. I also like spending time with the people closest to me, especially the people who have been there for me and supported me when I needed it most.
