TLDR
- Ateba Gautier (11 wins) faces Roman Kopylov on the UFC 332 main card Saturday in Salt Lake City
- Gautier has finished four of his five UFC wins, with his last knockout coming in May 2026
- Kopylov has never been knocked out in his professional career despite 12 UFC appearances
- The 24-year-old Gautier is taking a major step up in competition against the experienced Russian
- Betting odds favor Gautier by knockout at -110, while the over 1.5 rounds is set at -155
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Rising middleweight prospect Ateba Gautier will face veteran Roman Kopylov on the main card of UFC 332 this Saturday at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The event is headlined by a vacant flyweight championship bout between Natalia Silva and Wang Cong. But the Gautier-Kopylov matchup has drawn attention from betting analysts and fight fans alike.
Gautier, 24, from Cameroon has won 11 professional fights with nine finishes. He has competed five times in the UFC, winning four of those bouts by finish.
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His most recent victory came on May 9, 2026, when he knocked out Ozzy Diaz at UFC 328 in Newark, New Jersey. That performance continued his pattern of overwhelming opponents with size, speed, and power.
Kopylov Brings Experience Advantage
Kopylov represents the toughest challenge of Gautier’s young career. The Russian fighter has made 12 walks to the Octagon and carries a unique distinction in his professional record.
No opponent has ever knocked out Kopylov in his entire career. His five professional losses have come by decision (three) and submission (two), but never by strikes.
This durability creates an interesting dynamic against Gautier, whose primary weapon is his devastating striking power. Kopylov has proven he can maintain a dangerous striking output deep into fights.
Betting markets reflect the clash of styles. Gautier is favored to win by knockout at -110 odds, while a Gautier decision victory sits at +330.
Kopylov’s paths to victory carry longer odds, with a knockout win listed at +450 and a decision at +500. A submission victory for either fighter is considered unlikely, with Gautier at +2000 and Kopylov at +3000.
Over/Under Gets Heavy Action
The over/under line for 1.5 rounds has attracted betting interest at -155 for the over. This suggests oddsmakers expect Kopylov’s durability to hold up for at least seven and a half minutes.
Kopylov has gone under 1.5 rounds just once in his entire UFC career. His ability to absorb damage and continue fighting has been a consistent trait throughout his time in the promotion.
For Gautier, the fight presents a test he hasn’t faced before. His previous UFC opponents have not possessed Kopylov’s experience level or proven durability.
If Gautier cannot get an early finish, he will enter unfamiliar territory against a fighter who has competed in longer, more grueling battles. Kopylov could potentially take advantage if the younger fighter tires or becomes frustrated.
The main card begins Saturday evening, with the Gautier-Kopylov bout scheduled as one of the featured matchups before the main event. UFC 332 marks the promotion’s return to Salt Lake City after previous events in the Utah capital.
