"Ateba Gautier quickly got things started with a few combinations, leading with a double jab. Diaz retreated, as he was forced onto the back foot by the powerful Gautier. Trying to feint his way into range of the favorite, Diaz found some success showing a single leg, then wrapping up Gautier in the clinch. The strength of Gautier allowed the middleweight to muscle his way back into striking range, where the top prospect started flowing, landing an assortment of punches to soften the high guard of Diaz. The biggest shot from Gautier was a nice uppercut up the middle, though overall, the big underdog in Ozzy Diaz survived any major shots early."
"Into round two, Gautier was done playing around. A lead jab by Diaz was quickly returned with a massive right hand over the top by the -1400 favorite, crumpling Diaz to the mat as referee Gary Copeland rushed in to stop the fight."
"In his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan, Gautier stated his desire to fight Israel Adesanya in the future. While that matchup seems unlikely, big things are ahead for the rising star as Ateba Gautier moves to 11-1 as a professional and 5-0 in the UFC. Official Result: Ateba Gautier def. Ozzy Diaz by KO (punch), Round 2, 1:10"
Ateba Gautier opened the fight with quick combinations and a double jab, forcing Ozzy Diaz onto the back foot. Diaz attempted to find range with a single-leg entry and then wrapped up Gautier in the clinch. Gautier used strength to return to striking distance and landed multiple punches to break down Diaz’s high guard, including an uppercut. Diaz survived early without being badly hurt. In round two, Diaz’s lead jab was answered immediately by a massive right hand over the top from Gautier. Diaz was crumpled to the mat and the referee stopped the fight at 1:10. Gautier later expressed interest in fighting Israel Adesanya and improved to 11-1 overall and 5-0 in the UFC.
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