Ateba Abega Gautier, an emerging Cameroonian fighter, enters the cage at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans against seasoned Swiss martial artist Robert Valentin. They face off in a middleweight bout as part of UFC 318 under Max Holloway vs Dustin Poirier.
Ateba Gautier, known by his moniker "The Silent Assassin," boasts an impressive record with seven wins and one loss since turning pro. He remains a powerful striker with six victories by knockout, highlighted by his recent KO of Jose Medina. Facing Valentin, who bears a ten-win background but fell to Torrez Finney in his last match, Gautier’s knockout strength might be formidable for the Zurich fighter’s relatively lower KO rate.
What time is Ateba Abega Gautier vs Robert Valentin fight
Live coverage for the Ateba Abega Gautier vs Robert Valentin main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on DAZN, ESPN+, TNT Sports. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Ateba Abega Gautier vs Robert Valentin Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 06:00 PM | 07:40 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 03:00 PM | 04:40 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 10:00 PM | 11:40 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, July 20, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 10:40 AM |
UFC 318 will take place on July 19, 2025, at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. The event begins at 07:40 PM EST. Abega Gautier will face Valentin in a middleweight bout. This fight is part of the undercard for the main event featuring Max Holloway vs Dustin Poirier.
The match between Gautier and Valentin consists of three rounds. The exact time of their fight can vary based on how long earlier fights last. Fans should check local listings for start times in their countries.
Fighters Details
Ateba Abega Gautier faces Robert Valentin in a Middleweight bout at UFC 318. No titles are on the line.
Ateba Abega Gautier
- Nationality: Cameroon
- Height: 193 cm
- Weight: 83.9 kg
- Total Fights: 8
- Record: 7 / 1 / 0
Gautier has a professional record of 7 wins and 1 loss, with 6 victories via knockout. In his last fight, he defeated Jose Medina by KO. Medina had a decent record but with existing losses in the division, suggesting Gautier handled him well. This experience gives Gautier an edge in this fight.
Robert Valentin
- Nationality: Switzerland
- Height: 188 cm
- Weight: 83.9 kg
- Total Fights: 15
- Record: 10 / 5 / 0
Valentin holds a record of 10 wins and 5 losses. He recently lost to Torrez Finney via split decision. Finney is undefeated, but Valentin struggled, highlighting potential vulnerabilities against skilled opponents like Gautier.
Ateba Abega Gautier vs Robert Valentin Betting Odds
- Favorite: Ateba Gautier : 1.3 (-350)
- Underdog: Robert Valentin : 3.4 (+240)
How and where to watch the Ateba Abega Gautier vs Robert Valentin Fight
You can watch Ateba Abega Gautier vs Robert Valentin via DAZN, ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office.
| Country | Price per month | Price per year | PPV Price |
| Canada | First month free, then $29.99/mo or $19.99/mo with annual subscription. | $239.88 | - |
| UK and Ireland | First month free, then ÂŁ24.99/mo or ÂŁ14.99/mo with annual subscription. | ÂŁ179.88 | - |
| Australia | $13.99 per month | - | - |
| USA | First month free, then $29.99/mo or $19.99/mo with annual subscription. | $239.88 | - |
Ateba Abega Gautier vs Robert Valentin Fight Card
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- Kevin Holland vs Daniel Rodriguez
- Dan Ige vs Patricio Freire
- Michael Johnson vs Daniel Zellhuber
- Kyler Phillips vs Vinicius Oliveira
- Marvin Vettori vs Brendan Allen
- Francisco Prado vs Nikolay Veretennikov
- Ateba Abega Gautier vs Robert Valentin
- Adam Fugitt vs Islam Dulatov
- Jimmy Crute vs Marcin Prachnio
- Ryan Spann vs Lukasz Brzeski
- Brunno Ferreira vs Jackson McVey
- Nicolle Caliari vs Carli Judice
