Get ready for an electrifying middleweight clash at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans! Cameroon`s Ateba Abega Gautier, famously known as `The Silent Assassin,` is set to face Switzerland`s Robert Valentin, nicknamed `Robzilla.` This highly anticipated bout is a key part of the UFC 318 undercard event.
Ateba Abega Gautier enters the octagon with an impressive professional record of seven wins, six of which were secured by knockout. His recent performance in March saw him deliver a decisive victory over Jose Medina using powerful punches and knee strikes. He will challenge Robert Valentin, who aims to rebound from a closely contested split decision loss against Torrez Finney last April.
Ateba Abega Gautier vs Robert Valentin Fight Times
Live broadcast coverage for the Ateba Abega Gautier vs Robert Valentin main card is scheduled to begin at 06:00 PM EST. Viewers can tune in via platforms such as DAZN, ESPN+, and TNT Sports. Consult the table below for specific start times across different regions:
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Abega Gautier vs Valentin Ring Walks (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 06:00 PM | 07:40 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 03:00 PM | 04:40 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 10:00 PM | 11:40 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, July 20, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 10:40 AM |
The entire UFC 318 event is slated for July 19, 2025, at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. The overall event officially kicks off at 07:40 PM EST. The Ateba Abega Gautier vs Robert Valentin fight is positioned as a middleweight bout on the undercard, leading up to the highly anticipated main event featuring Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier.
This middleweight contest between Abega Gautier and Valentin is set for three rounds. It`s important to note that the exact timing of their ring walk may fluctuate depending on the duration of earlier fights on the card.
Viewers are strongly encouraged to check their local listings for precise start times tailored to their specific location and to account for any time zone differences to ensure they don`t miss a moment of the live action.
How to Watch Ateba Abega Gautier vs Robert Valentin
You can stream or watch the Ateba Abega Gautier vs Robert Valentin fight live through DAZN, ESPN+, and TNT Sports Box Office.
Ateba Abega Gautier vs Robert Valentin Betting Odds
- Favorite: Ateba Gautier : 1.3 (-350)
- Underdog: Robert Valentin : 3.4 (+240)
Ateba Gautier is the favored fighter in this matchup, with odds of 1.3 (-350), indicating that a $350 wager would yield a $100 profit. Robert Valentin is listed as the underdog at 3.4 (+240), where a $100 bet could potentially return a $240 profit. These odds suggest strong expectations for an Ateba victory, although no specific method of victory has been favored for either fighter, promising a compelling and hard-fought contest.
Fighter Profiles
Ateba Abega Gautier
- Nationality: Cameroon
- Height: 193 cm (6`4″)
- Weight: 83.9 kg (185 lbs)
- Total Fights: 8
- Record: 7 wins / 1 loss / 0 draws
Robert Valentin
- Nationality: Switzerland
- Height: 188 cm (6`2″)
- Weight: 83.9 kg (185 lbs)
- Total Fights: 15
- Record: 10 wins / 5 losses / 0 draws
UFC 318 Full Fight Card
- Max Holloway vs Dustin Poirier
- Paulo Costa vs Roman Kopylov
- Kevin Holland vs Daniel Rodriguez
- Dan Ige vs Patricio Freire
- Michael Johnson vs Daniel Zellhuber
- Kyler Phillips vs Vinicius Oliveira
- Marvin Vettori vs Brendan Allen
- Francisco Prado vs Nikolay Veretennikov
- Ateba Abega Gautier vs Robert Valentin
- Adam Fugitt vs Islam Dulatov
- Jimmy Crute vs Marcin Prachnio
- Ryan Spann vs Lukasz Brzeski
- Brunno Ferreira vs Jackson McVey
- Nicolle Caliari vs Carli Judice
