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Ateba Gautier (CMR) vs Mouknaj Mustapha (MAR)
I didn't realize that Ateba Gautier (9-1) had a background in combat sambo. Makes sense why he's so composed beyond his years/experience. There's a bunch of MMA fighters coming up in Africa right now who have combat sambo background (Abdoullah Kane). Cameroon seems to be a hot spot.
But thus far, Ateba Gautier seems to be the most successful. He spent 2025 terrorizing the bottom of the middleweight division, picking up 3 quick first round KOs. But bottom of the division really means bottom as all three of his opponents have 0 combined wins in the UFC. His next opponent, Andrey Pulyaev (10-3), will be the first. Still Gautier has all the intangibles you'd look for in a future top fighter at 185lbs.
Gautier faces Pulyaev this Saturday (Jan. 24) at UFC 324.
Pro Combat Sambo
Tap or Snap
Everyone falls from this throw over the head. Works well with the jacket...