Overview
- Gautier, who closed Saturday's UFC 328 prelims in Newark, stopped Diaz with a counter overhand right at 1:10 of Round 2 as referee Gary Copeland stepped in.
- The victory raised his record to 11-1 overall and 5-0 in the UFC, tying the middleweight division’s longest active win streak at five.
- In his post-fight remarks, he called out former champion Israel Adesanya and said he wants to face a fellow African he has long admired.
- Some coverage described the stoppage as quick and protective of Diaz, though the knockout result was not in doubt.
- Analysts now debate his next step, with options ranging from a first ranked opponent to a high-profile Adesanya matchup that could speed his rise.