Gautier smiles during training. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/atebagautierofficiel
Known for his enthusiastic analysis of fighters, Joe Rogan has already named a fighter for fans to watch in 2026. The renowned professional is thrilled with Ateba Gautier . In fact, the feared Cameroonian already has a fight scheduled. At UFC 324, the company's first event of the year, scheduled to take place on January 24th in Las Vegas (USA), the athlete will face Andrey Pulyaev in the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg).
Without a second thought, the commentator predicted Gautier's consolidation in the UFC. In 2025, the Cameroonian debuted in the company and put on a show, delivering brutal and devastating knockouts in all three fights he competed in. Impressed by the athlete's physical and technical attributes, Rogan indicated that he has everything it takes to leave behind his status as a promising fighter and become a reality, being recognized as a true threat to the top fighters in the division.
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“Gautier, this guy is from Cameroon. Wow, he’s terrifying. He weighs 84 kilos, is 1,93 meters tall, has the physique of a Greek god, and destroys everyone. Everyone gets wrecked by him. Terrifying power, super speed, excellent technique, everything. He’s really good. Very strong too, huge for the category, and with incredible striking. This guy is the future,” said the commentator on his podcast 'The Joe Rogan Experience'.
Meet Gautier
Ateba Gautier , 23, is a promising MMA fighter. The Cameroonian began his career in the sport in 2021 and debuted in the UFC in 2025. In the sport, he has won nine fights, eight by knockout, and lost only once.
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