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.

Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. 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.

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.

Stipe Miocic was the baddest man on the planet heading into Saturday night's event at The Apex in Las Vegas. Now that the UFC 260 results are in, there is a new baddest man on the planet. 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.

Francis Ngannou fought Stipe Miocic at UFC 220, heavily promoted as the next big star in heavyweight MMA. Despite his knockout power, Ngannou’s inexperience showed against Miocic’s well ...

The championship victory allowed Ngannou to close a chapter of his career, having lost a title fight with Miocic in 2018, a loss that he said made him a better fighter.

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.