Joe Rogan Hails Ateba Gautier as UFC Middleweight’s Future Before Jan. 24 Test

Analysts still question the caliber of his opposition to date.

Overview

On his podcast, Rogan called Gautier "f—king terrifying" and highlighted his size, power, speed and technique.
Gautier, 23, is a Cameroonian middleweight with a 9–1 record, unbeaten at 3–0 in the UFC, and eight wins by knockout.
His surge features a Dana White’s Contender Series finish in 2024 and first‑round UFC knockouts of Jose Medina, Robert Valentin and Tre’ston Vines.
He is scheduled to face Andrey Pulyaev at UFC 324 on Jan. 24 at T‑Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, an event set to stream on Paramount+.
Reports note he trains at Manchester Top Team and has compiled an extended knockout streak since moving to the gym.