Middleweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Ateba Gautier
8-1
4 Win Streak
Age
23
Height
6'4"
Weight
185 lbs
Reach
81"
Avg Fight Time
04:34
Gym
Manchester Top Team
UFC Record
4-0(4 bouts)
Wins By
3 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 0 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 3R3 1
Last 4
WWWW
Finish Rate
88%
Bonuses
2
Style
Striker
Location
Yaounde, Cameroon
Last Fight2026-01-24
AP
W - Andrey Pulyaev
KO/TKOR1 3:32
Knee to Head In Clinch
Opponent Last Bout
L - Ateba GautierDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
WIN
JD
vs Jose Daniel Medina
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Erceg· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Knee to Head In Clinch
R1 3:32
KO/TKOKnee to Head In Clinch·R1 3:32
WIN
RV
vs Robert Valentin
UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3· 2025-07-19
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 1:10
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:10
WIN
AP
vs Andrey Pulyaev
UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
TV
vs Tre'ston Vines
UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 1:41
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 1:41
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
6.9/min
Grappling
0.00 TD
Defense
52%
⚖️Ateba adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
3
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)
Knee to Head In Clinch
#11
33% of KOs
Punch to Head At Distance
#21
33% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#31
33% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Knee to Head In Clinch leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (6.9) and Strike Acc% (62%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 88% of wins end in finish (7 KO + 0 subs).🚫
Anti-wrestler: 91% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (138% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
62%
Above Avg
Division Rank#5 of 46
0%100%
Striking Defense
52%
Average
Division Rank#23 of 46
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
36% acc84%
Clinch
79% acc13%
Ground
50% acc3%
Striking Differential+4.74/min
6.93 landed/min2.19 absorbed/min
6.93
Landed/Min
2.19
Absorbed/Min
3.28
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed95
Sig. Strikes Attempted154
Key Insights
Ateba is active on the ground (29%).
Primarily a headhunter with 85% targeting the head.
Dominant exchange ratio (3.2:1).
Elite accuracy at 62%.
High KD rate (3.28/fight).
Distance-dominant: 84% of output at range with 36% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
0%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
91%
Elite
Division Rank#6 of 46
0%100%
0.00
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
0
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Key Insights
Elite TD defense (91%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
190
5.00
Ratio
Absorbed
38
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
6/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
15.4
Low Output
Strikes/Min
2.9
Standing %
100%
R3 vs R1 Output
138%
Key Insights
💪 Dominant damage ratio (5.00x) - elite striking efficiency.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (15.4) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 138% of R1.
✨ Exceptional striking defense - minimizes damage taken.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 4 fights
R1 Control
0:01
R2 Control
--
R3 Control
--
R1 to Final
-28%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-21.6pp
Body
+23.3pp
Leg
-1.6pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-4.9pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#4
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Absorption
#4
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Accuracy
#5
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Str Defense
#23
of 46
🥈 Top 50%
Knockdowns
#2
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Takedowns
#43
of 46
📉 Below Average
Submissions
#36
of 46
📉 Below Average
Damage Ratio
#1
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2514
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights