Ateba Gautier
| Ateba Abega Gautier | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 10, 2002 Douala, Cameroon |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Division | Middleweight |
| Reach | 81 in (206 cm) |
| Team | Manchester Top Team |
| Years active | 2021–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 10 |
| Wins | 9 |
| By knockout | 8 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Draws | 0 |
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Ateba Abega “Gautier” (born 10 April 2002) is a Cameroonian professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).[1]
Early life and background
Gautier was born in Cameroon and is nicknamed "The Silent Assassin".[2] He trains at Manchester Top Team, an MMA gym in Manchester.[3]
Mixed martial arts career
Early and regional career
Gautier began his professional MMA career in 2021, competing primarily on the regional European circuit.[4] He earned several victories via knockout and technical knockout, with his only early defeat coming by split decision.[5]
Dana White’s Contender Series and UFC entry
In September 2024, Gautier appeared on Dana White's Contender Series and defeated Yura Naito by TKO in the second round, earning a UFC contract.[6]
He made his promotional debut on 29 March 2025 at UFC on ESPN: Moreno vs. Erceg, defeating José Daniel Medina by first-round knockout (punches and knee).[7]
On 19 July 2025, Gautier fought at UFC 318 against Robert Valentin, winning by TKO in the first round.[8] The quick finish drew comparisons to fellow Cameroonian heavyweight Francis Ngannou for his explosive striking style.[9]
On 4 October 2025, at UFC 320, Gautier defeated Tre’ston Vines by TKO in the first round.[10]
Fighting style and reputation
Gautier fights with a switch stance and is primarily a striker, noted for his knockout power and aggressive starts.[11] Most of his professional wins have come by knockout or technical knockout rather than by submission.[12]
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 10 matches | 9 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 8 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 9–1 | Tre’ston Vines | TKO (strikes) | UFC 320 | 4 October 2025 | 1 | 1:41 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 8–1 | Robert Valentin | TKO (punches) | UFC 318 | 19 July 2025 | 1 | 1:10 | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States | |
| Win | 7–1 | José Daniel Medina | KO (knee & punches) | UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Erceg | 29 March 2025 | 1 | 3:32 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 6–1 | Yura Naito | TKO (punches) | Dana White's Contender Series 72 | 17 September 2024 | 2 | 4:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 5–1 | Carlos Antonio de Souza | TKO (punches) | Fight KLB Series 1 | 2 December 2023 | 1 | — | Europe | |
| Win | 4–1 | Vuk Lekic | KO (head kick) | Titan FC 82 – SBC 47: Revenge | 2 June 2023 | 1 | 1:58 | Europe | |
| Win | 3–1 | Yu-Joe Lewis Lai | TKO (strikes) | FCC 33: Full Contact Contender 33 | 22 April 2023 | 1 | — | Europe | |
| Loss | 2–1 | Glenn Williams | Decision (split) | Budo Fighting Championship 50 | 23 July 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Europe | |
| Win | 2–0 | Jan Lysak | TKO (strikes) | Vida Fight Championship 3 | 30 July 2022 | 1 | 4:38 | Europe | |
| Win | 1–0 | Israel Mano | Decision (unanimous) | Africa MMA Open Championships | 15 May 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Cameroon |
See also
- List of current UFC fighters
- Mixed martial arts in Africa
- Francis Ngannou
References
- ↑ "Ateba Gautier". UFC.com. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ↑ "Ateba Gautier". UFC.com. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ↑ "Ateba Gautier Now That I'm Here, Everything Is Possible". UFC.com. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ↑ "Ateba Abega Gautier". Sherdog. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ↑ "Ateba Gautier MMA Record". Tapology. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ↑ "Ateba Gautier earns UFC contract". Next Knockout. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ↑ "UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Erceg Results". Next Knockout. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ↑ "UFC 318 Results: Gautier knocks out Valentin". Bloody Elbow. 23 July 2025. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ↑ "Gautier compared to Ngannou after UFC 318 win". MMA Mania. 18 July 2025. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ↑ "Ateba Gautier defeats Tre'ston Vines at UFC 320". MMA Mania. 5 October 2025. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ↑ "Ateba Gautier". UFC.com. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ↑ "Ateba Gautier Record". Sherdog. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ↑ "Ateba Gautier MMA Fight History – ESPN". ESPN. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
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