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USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Street fighter too: UFC 318 winner Ateba Gautier opens up on his past experience
NEW ORLEANS – Ateba Gautier has been fighting for a long time, but not always professionally. The Cameroonian powerhouse needed just 70 seconds to take out Robert Valentin in Saturday's UFC 318 prelims at Smoothie King Center. Gautier (8-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) has now finished his past seven opponents in a row, six of them in the first round. Just 23, Gautier says he garnered experience from fighting in the streets – something his mother heavily disapproved of. "I always used to fight, but not like proper fight," Gautier told reporters during his post-fight news conference. "I don't have much experience like competition fights. But I always used to fight in the street in my country. Even when I was in (university), I used to fight in uni. So, for me, it was normal. I wanted to fight, but my mom, 'Oh no, you can't fight if you don't get a degree in university.' "That's why I went to uni. I did physics just to make her (think) OK, like I'm smart. I'm not stupid, but fighting is not for stupid people. I'm smart, but I want to fight. I just enjoy the feelings, adrenaline, how you feel. Always you feel like you're in danger. I like this feeling." Gautier is happy to prove that he can also be a threat on the ground but doesn't think it's necessary to show off that part of his game. "My camp was focused on wrestling a lot," Gautier said. "We did a lot of striking and a lot of wrestling. Too much, but I can't show my wrestling level, my grappling level in a few minutes. It will take time. If someone wants, OK, we're going to go. But if you don't get there, what's the point?"
USA Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
UFC 318 video: Ateba Gautier stalks and rocks Robert Valentin for TKO
Cet homme est un vrai danger 😨Ateba Gautier s'impose par TKO au premier round📺 Regardez les prelims de l'#UFC318 EN DIRECT sur UFC Fight Pass et sur 🇫🇷 RMC Sport 1 Ateba Gautier has looked nothing short of terrifying thus far in his UFC career. A new chapter of horror was written Saturday at UFC 318, as Gautier (8-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) stalked and rocked Robert Valentin en route to a TKO stoppage at 1:10 of Round 1. The middleweight bout took place on the prelims at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Gautier's power was evident from the open exchanges. He rocked Valentin (10-6 MMA, 0-3 UFC) quickly, who was thereafter on the retreat for as long as the fight lasted. A left hook, right uppercut, overhand right combination were the final blows that put Valentin down before ground-and-pound put a stamp on an impressive outing. Cameroon's Gautier is only 23. He's won both of his UFC fights by first-round TKO, having debuted successfully vs. Jose Medina in March. Switzerland's Valentin falls to 0-3 in his UFC career after a stint on "The Ultimate Fighter 32." Up-to-the-minute UFC 318 results:
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Yahoo
Mississippi woman dies after jumping from car, man arrested: sheriff
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A Gautier woman died after deputies said she jumped from moving car driven by a man believed to be her boyfriend. Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter said deputies responded to Gautier-Vancleave Road just north of Pine Grove Road around 7:30 p.m. on June 26. They found Celeste Bellard, 45, lying in the road. She was pronounced deceased at the scene. Ledbetter said Adam Cross, 47, told investigators that he and Bellard had been drinking and were on their way home when they got into an argument, and Bellard jumped out of the car. Cross was charged with DUI, and the investigation is ongoing. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Asharq Al-Awsat
09-04-2025
- Business
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Ministry of Culture Appoints Douglas Gautier as CEO of Royal Arts Complex at King Salman Park
The Saudi Ministry of Culture announced on Wednesday the appointment of Douglas Gautier as CEO of the Royal Arts Complex at King Salman Park in Riyadh Region. Gautier will assume responsibilities for managing and operating the complex and developing its cultural programs, drawing upon his extensive global experience in managing cultural assets. This appointment aligns with the ongoing development of the Royal Arts Complex in King Salman Park, at the heart of Riyadh. Designed as a dynamic cultural landmark, the complex fosters creativity, unites diverse artistic expressions, and promotes cultural dialogue. It aims to provide exceptional experiences in an engaging environment that reflects the Kingdom's cultural aspirations while attracting local and international audiences. The complex spans an area exceeding 500,000 square meters and includes seven key cultural assets: the Museum of World Cultures, the National Theater, the Arts Library, the Arts Cinema, the Sculpture Pavilion, the Dome, and the Royal Institute of Traditional Arts. These assets are designed to offer a comprehensive cultural experience that embraces diverse art forms and enriches the Kingdom's cultural landscape. Gautier will oversee the next phase of the complex's development, focusing on finalizing operational plans and managing its programs and cultural content. He brings over four decades of experience in managing cultural institutions, during which he led projects that have contributed to the development of the global artistic landscape throughout his professional career in Asia and Australia. He has played a significant role in launching innovative initiatives that foster cross-cultural dialogue and contribute to the expansion of artistic exchange. Gautier has served as CEO and Artistic Director of the Adelaide Festival Centre in Australia, where he founded the OzAsia Festival, now recognized as a leading platform for cultural exchange between Australia and Asia. He is recognized for his dedication to broadening access to the arts through innovative cultural programs rooted in diversity and creativity, and for his efforts to strengthen international partnerships that foster global cultural exchange. He has chaired the Association of Asia Pacific Performing Arts Centers (AAPPAC) since 2013. Gautier expressed his pride in being appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Arts Complex, stating: "I am honored to join the Royal Arts Complex at this pivotal stage of cultural development in the Kingdom. This project represents a unique opportunity to contribute to a global cultural dialogue celebrating Saudi heritage and international artistic achievements. I look forward to collaborating with esteemed artists, curators, and cultural leaders from the Kingdom and across the globe to realize this ambitious vision." The Royal Arts Complex comes as part of the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, serving as a key pillar in advancing the artistic landscape, supporting the creative economy, and fostering new opportunities for artists and cultural enthusiasts. It will play a vital role in establishing a comprehensive and globally connected cultural ecosystem. It will also mark a significant milestone in the Saudi cultural landscape and encourage local and international creativity.
USA Today
31-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ateba Gautier after UFC on ESPN 64 debut win: 'I'm the biggest puncher at middleweight'
MEXICO CITY – Ateba Gautier thinks he's about to do some serious damage to the middleweight division after his introductory octagon performance Saturday at UFC on ESPN 64. Gautier (7-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) made a splash in his promotional debut at Arena CDMX when he blasted Jose Daniel Medina (11-4 MMA, 0-2) with multiple hard shots before closing the show with a big knee for the first-round TKO. The resulted netted Gautier a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus. The 22-year-old who was signed to UFC off Dana White's Contender Series, said his goals at this point are simple: He wants to be active and show the world what he's made of him. And in his mind, what he's made of is a degree of punching power unlike anyone els in the weight class. 'I feel I'm the biggest puncher at middleweight – I'm sure,' Gautier told MMA Junkie post-fight at UFC on ESPN 64. 'I just want to be busy. I just want to keep fighting. I'm only 22 years old so my body recovers very fast, very quickly. Now I just want to keep being busy and fighting. I have nothing else to do, and I want to do that.' There was some debate about whether referee Raul Porrata called things off too early after Gautier dropped Medina with the knee. For Gautier there was zero controversy, because he said he would've just kept hitting Medina anyway. 'I feel like the referee did his job,' Gautier said. 'I could've kept punching, but the referee saved him.' For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie's event hub for UFC on ESPN 64.
