Francis Ngannou is the new UFC heavyweight champion after a second-round knockout win over Stipe Miocic in the main event of UFC 260 on Saturday. The Predator put together a strong first round.

Francis Ngannou knocked out Stipe Miocic in the second round of UFC 260 to become the new heavyweight championship on Saturday night in Las Vegas.

UFC 260: Photos show savagery of Francis Ngannou's knockout power over Stipe Miocic to win title Ngannou's violent knockout was captured in a series of stunning photos By Brent Brookhouse ...

Francis Ngannou (16-3) knocked out Stipe Miocic (20-4) to claim the UFC heavyweight title from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas at UFC 260.

But Ngannou impressively regained his confidence later in 2018 and kicked off a run of four consecutive knockout victories against veteran heavyweights, putting him back in line for Miocic.

Lineal UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou picks Stipe Miocic to beat Jon Jones at UFC 295 in November. Ngannou remarked that Miocic "doesn't have the credit he deserves" entering the matchup.

Francis Ngannou is the new UFC heavyweight champion after a second-round knockout win over Stipe Miocic in the main event of UFC 260 on Saturday. The Predator put together a strong first round.