Cintia A. , Lebledparle.com
Cameroonian rising martial art star Ateba Gautier made a statement in his UFC debut, securing a highlight-reel first-round knockout victory over Bolivia’s José Daniel Medina at UFC Fight Night in Mexico City. The middleweight bout, which was held at the CDMX Arena on March 29, 2025, was a showcase of Gautier’s power and skill, as he stopped his opponent in devastating fashion.
At just 22 years of age, Gautier entered the fight with high expectations, possessing a very good professional record of six wins and one loss, with five of the victories coming by way of knockout. Fighting against veteran Medina with a career record of 17 wins, 12 losses, and one draw. Gautier proved he belonged on the big stage.
From the bell, Gautier utilized his aggressive approach and precise striking that quickly overwhelmed Medina, which ended with a highlight-reel KO that completed the fight in the very first round itself. Gautier has positioned himself as a rising force in the UFC middleweight division with this victory. Given his explosive knockout power and technical standup skills, one can look forward to him earning another big-name fight in the near future.
For Cameroon, Gautier’s win is another benchmark for the country’s growing presence in mixed martial arts, following the footsteps of former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. One thing is certain the Cameroonian fighter announced his arrival in a spectacular way.
