Ateba Gautier Brings ‘New Francis Ngannou’ Energy With the Most Confusing KO at UFC 320

Now, that was a knockout! Prelim at UFC 320 in T-Mobile Arena saw Ateba Gautier deliver a lightning-fast finish against short-notice replacement Tre’ston Vines. From the opening bell, Gautier took control, pressing forward while Vines stayed on the back foot. Vines’ first takedown attempt came from too far out, allowing Gautier to counter with a perfectly timed knee that dropped him.

Tre’ston Vines tried to recover by driving for another takedown against the fence, but Ateba Gautier stayed composed and unleashed two crushing elbows to the side of Vines’ head. After a brief delay, Vines went stiff, prompting the referee to step in as Gautier landed a few follow-up shots. The stoppage secured Gautier an emphatic first-round knockout victory. But fans saw something else—they saw the new Fra