Gautier eyes dirty fight with Kopylov at UFC 332

Bout lands Oct. 3 after UFC 328 showcase

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 35m1 min read

“If you want to look pretty, don't be a fighter.” Ateba Gautier (@AtebaGautierMMA) is embracing the fire as he steps up Via @UFCNews on X

What happened: Ateba Gautier meets Roman Kopylov at UFC 332 on October 3. Gautier said fighters should not aim to look pretty and called for a dirty fight.

Why it matters: The bout pairs Gautier with an experienced opponent on a pay-per-view card. A victory in his return to UFC 332 on Oct. 3 would strengthen his standing in the division.

What to watch: Watch whether Kopylov can keep distance or Gautier drags him into close-range exchanges.

Sources

@UFCNews 2026-09-30T15:28:22.605152+00:00

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