UFC 260: Francis Ngannou claims heavyweight title with BRUTAL KO of Stipe Miocic to become UFC’s third African champ

FRANCIS NGANNOU is the new UFC heavyweight champion of the world following a stunning knockout of Stipe Miocic.

The Cameroonian-born Frenchman rematched Miocic in the main event of UFC 260 in Las Vegas early hours of Sunday morning.

Ngannou was dominated by the part-time fire-fighter in their first meeting three years ago at UFC 220.

But the devastating power puncher exacted his revenge with a brutal – second-round KO of the pride of Cleveland.

Unlike their first meeting in Boston, Ngannou adopted a patient and methodical approach.

The Batie Bruiser landed a big right hand early in the round but opted against bum-rushing the champion.

That prompted fan favourite Miocic to shoot for a takedown, which was expertly stuffed.

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A jubliant Francis Ngannou celebrates his victory over Stipe Miocic[/caption]

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Francis Ngannou looks to close the show against the fallen Stipe Miocic[/caption]

Ngannou then reversed position and began unloading bombs on the pride of Cleveland, who somehow managed to survive the brutal onslaught to make it to the second.

Ngannou came out more aggressive in the second but was promptly told be patient by his corner.

The Predator heeded their advice and moments later dropped the attack-shit Miocic with a big jab.

Miocic survived the ensuing barrage and landed a big right of his own.

The champ sense blood but ended up walking into a beautiful counter left hand that floored him.

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An elated Francis Ngannou celebrates as Stipe Miocic is tended to by the referee and the doctor[/caption]

And seconds later, the reign of the greatest heavyweight in UFC history came to an end with an academic ground strike.

Victory over Miocic saw Ngannou become the UFC‘s third African-born champion, following in the footsteps of Kamaru Usman and Israel Adesanya.

And the win capped off a fairytale story for the Batie native, who was homeless on the streets of Paris just a few years ago.

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