UFC 318: Gautier vs. Valentin Middleweight Clash

A highly anticipated undercard middleweight bout is set to unfold at UFC 318, featuring Cameroon`s Ateba Abega Gautier against Switzerland`s Robert Valentin. This clash will take place at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, as part of the significant Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier 3 event, offering both fighters a crucial opportunity to advance in their respective division rankings.

Gautier steps back into the octagon following an impressive knockout victory over Jose Medina, which increased his professional KO record to six wins out of eight total matches. Representing Manchester Top Team, his striking prowess and dominant performances mark him as a promising contender. In contrast, Robert `Robzilla` Valentin is looking to rebound from a split decision loss to Torrez Finney earlier this year, aiming to redeem himself and climb back into contention.

Ateba Abega Gautier vs Robert Valentin Betting Odds

• Favorite: Ateba Gautier : 1.3 (-350)
• Underdog: Robert Valentin : 3.4 (+240)

Ateba Gautier is positioned as the clear favorite, with odds of 1.3 (-350). This implies that a bettor would need to wager $350 to yield a $100 profit if Gautier wins. Robert Valentin enters the fight as the underdog, with odds of 3.4 (+240), meaning a $100 bet on Valentin would return $240 if he pulls off the upset. These odds reflect strong market confidence in Gautier`s ability to secure a victory. The absence of specific odds for knockout or decision finishes suggests the betting market anticipates a contested bout that might go the distance.

Fight Start Time: Ateba Abega Gautier vs Robert Valentin

The main card featuring the Ateba Abega Gautier vs Robert Valentin fight is scheduled to commence at 06:00 PM EST. Please refer to the table below for approximate local start times across different regions.

Note: All times are approximate and subject to change based on the duration of preceding fights.