Ateba Gautier once again showcased his striking prowess at UFC 328, achieving a significant knockout against Ozzy Diaz during the evening’s featured preliminary bout.
Diaz initially engaged Gautier in a striking exchange during the first round. However, this strategy proved detrimental in the second round when Diaz threw a less potent jab. Gautier seized the opportunity, landing a decisive overhand right that connected flush, sending Diaz to the canvas.
Gautier immediately followed up with a barrage of strikes, prompting the referee, Gary Copeland, to swiftly intervene and stop the fight.
Official Result: Ateba Gautier defeated Ozzy Diaz via Knockout (overhand right) at 1:10 of Round 2.
English Translation:
Ateba Gautier added another highlight-reel finish to his resume at UFC 328, securing a big knockout over Ozzy Diaz in the evening’s featured preliminary bout.
Diaz was willing to trade blows with Gautier in the first round. However, that decision proved to be a disastrous one in the second when Diaz threw a lazy jab, prompting Gautier to unleash an overhand right that caught his opponent directly on the chin and sent him crashing to the canvas.
Gautier swarmed in and rained down some strikes, forcing referee Gary Copeland to step in and call for the stoppage immediately.
Official Result: Ateba Gautier def. Ozzy Diaz via KO (overhand right) at 1:10 of Round 2.