Ateba Gautier achieved a first-round finish over Robert Valentin at UFC 318, showcasing a composed attitude during the build-up. Despite Valentin's attempts to provoke him at the weigh-ins, Gautier remained unaffected, emphasizing that the fight's outcome would depend on their performance in the cage. His striking led to a $50,000 bonus, which he anticipated due to the impactful nature of his punches. Additionally, Gautier’s educational background reflects a promise to his mother, who insisted on his earning a degree before pursuing professional fighting, highlighting his dual commitment to academics and combat sports.
"I'm going to get the bonus (the scrum was before those were announced). I was violent. Have you hear(d) the noise of my punch like BOOM, BOOM. Like a small explosion. So I'm going to get the bonus."
"About the energy, you know, I didn't really care. Everything he was doing for me was ok. You can do whatever you want, but in the cage you're going to be just you and me. Whatever you can do it won't change the results."
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