Ateba Gautier has added another spectacular finish to his fighting record, achieving a significant knockout victory over Ozzy Diaz during the featured preliminary bout at UFC 328.
Diaz was willing to engage in a striking exchange with Gautier during the first round. However, this strategy proved detrimental in the second round when Diaz threw a less forceful jab. Gautier seized the opportunity, landing a powerful overhand right that connected squarely with his opponent, sending Diaz to the canvas.
Gautier immediately followed up with a series of strikes, prompting the referee, Gary Copeland, to intervene swiftly and halt 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 prelim.
Diaz was game to go toe-to-toe with Gautier in the first. However, that decision proved to be a disastrous one in the second as Diaz threw a lazy jab, prompting Gautier to unleash an overhand right that caught his opponent on the button 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.
