ATEBA GAUTIER

Ateba Gautier is a middleweight competitor representing Cameroon who trains alongside the athletes at Manchester Top Team. His professional journey began on the regional scene and the Contender Series, eventually leading to his signing with the UFC in 2025. Primarily a switch-stance striker, he incorporates elements of sambo and Muay Thai into his aggressive approach. Throughout his early tenure with the promotion, he earned multiple performance bonuses for his finishing ability.

Entering the event with a professional record of 11-1-0, Gautier remains on a significant winning streak. His most recent performances include a TKO victory over Osman Diaz this past May and a unanimous decision win against Andrey Pulyaev in January. Prior to those outings, he secured three consecutive knockouts in 2025 by defeating Tre'ston Vines, Robert Valentin, and José Medina.