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Stipe Miocic releases statement following KO loss to Francis Ngannou at UFC 260
Adam D Martin - March 29, 2021
Former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic has released a statement following his second-round knockout loss to Francis Ngannou at UFC 260. Miocic suffered a brutal second-round KO loss to Ngannou in the pair’s rematch, which headlined this past Saturday’s UFC 260 pay-per-view card. Following the loss, Miocic has now taken to social media to release a lengthy statement. In it, he congratulated Ngannou on the victory and said he will be taking some time off to recover. Read it below.
What's next for Francis Ngannou and Stipe Miocic after UFC 260?
Cole Shelton - March 29, 2021
In the main event of UFC 260, Francis Ngannou and Stipe Miocic had their rematch three years in the making for the heavyweight title. Miocic entered the fight coming off of his trilogy fight against Daniel Cormier to reclaim and defend his heavyweight title. He also dominated Ngannou for five rounds using his wrestling to win the fight. Ngannou, meanwhile, was on a four-fight winning streak with all four wins coming by first-round KO and the longest fight going 71 seconds.
Dana White weighs in on the future of Stipe Miocic following his UFC 260 title loss to Francis Ngannou
Christopher Taylor - March 28, 2021
Dana White is not sure what the future holds for Stipe Miocic following his title loss to Francis Ngannou at last night’s UFC 260 event. Miocic (20-4 MMA) and Ngannou (16-3 MMA) squared off for a second time yesterday evening on pay-per-view. The pair had originally collided at UFC 220, with the Cleveland native emerging victorious by way of unanimous decision.
Dana White gushes over "scary" Francis Ngannou following KO win over Stipe Miocic at UFC 260
Adam Martin - March 28, 2021
UFC president Dana White gushed over “scary” Francis Ngannou following his second-round KO win over Stipe Miocic at UFC 260. Ngannou finished Miocic with strikes in the second round of what was his most complete performance in the UFC to date. We already knew that Ngannou had huge power in his hands, but he showed a complete game in the rematch with Miocic. In addition to his punches that finished the fight, Ngannou also showed some growth in his overall skillset with improved wrestling, both offensively and defensively, and a varied striking attack. It was an excellent performance overall, and that’s why Ngannou is the champion today.
Jon Jones opens as underdog for first time since UFC debut in proposed fight with Francis Ngannou
Adam D Martin - March 28, 2021
UFC superstar Jon Jones has opened as a betting underdog for the first time since his UFC debut for a proposed fight with Francis Ngannou. Jones was dominant as the UFC light heavyweight champion for the past decade and was the betting favorite in all of his fights. For this potential heavyweight debut fight against Ngannou, however, Jones has opened up as an underdog. It’s the first time that “Bones” has opened up as a dog since he defeated Andre Gusmao in his UFC debut back at UFC 87. Right now, Jones is a +175 underdog in the potential Ngannou fight (h/t Aaron Bronsteter).
Jon Jones on potential Francis Ngannou fight: "I’m not going to just stand there like Stipe did"
Adam D Martin - March 28, 2021
Jon Jones commented on a potential Francis Ngannou heavyweight title fight, saying, “I want this fight… pay me and let me go to work.” Jones took to social media the morning after UFC 260, to fire back at UFC president Dana White, who suggested that Jones should move down to 185lbs rather than fight Ngannou. In response, Jones took to his Twitter and posted a series of messages where he made it clear that he wants Ngannou next. That’s the fight he wants and he wants the UFC to pay him properly for it. Take a look at the series of tweets that Jones made below.
Dominick Reyes warns Francis Ngannou that “scrub” Jon Jones will attempt to price his way out of UFC heavyweight title fight
Adam D Martin - March 28, 2021
Dominick Reyes warned Francis Ngannou that “scrub” Jon Jones will attempt to price his way out of their UFC heavyweight title fight. Reyes and Jones met last year at UFC 247, with Jones winning a controversial unanimous decision to defend the UFC light heavyweight title. Not long ago, Jones made the decision to vacate the belt and make the move up to heavyweight. Reyes, meanwhile, went on to fight Jan Blachowicz for the vacant belt at UFC 253 and lost the fight via TKO. However, that hasn’t stopped him from continuing to throw shots at Jones anytime he gets. After all, many thought that Reyes was the uncrowned champ as many thought he beat Jones.
Jon Jones responds to Dana White suggesting Derrick Lewis is “the fight to make” next for Francis Ngannou
Adam D Martin - March 28, 2021
UFC superstar Jon Jones responded to Dana White after he suggested that Derrick Lewis is “the fight to make” next for Francis Ngannou. Ngannou knocked out Stipe Miocic in the second round of their UFC 260 main event title fight to become the new UFC heavyweight champion. Most figured that Jones would be next for the winner of the fight, given the UFC president’s previous comments, but at the post-fight press conference, White hinted that Lewis could be next for the belt instead. White even jokingly insinuated that Jones should consider moving down to 185lbs instead.
Jon Jones responds to accusations that he is scared to fight Francis Ngannou following UFC 260
Christopher Taylor - March 27, 2021
Jon Jones has responded to accusations that he is scared to fight Francis Ngannou following the outcome of Saturday’s UFC 260 main event. The UFC’s former light heavyweight kingpin, Jones (26-1 MMA), had vacated his 205lbs championship last year in order to make a run at heavyweight gold.
Dana White pumps the brakes on Jones vs. Ngannou: "Derrick Lewis is the fight to make"
Christopher Taylor - March 27, 2021
UFC President Dana White has pumped the brakes on the ‘Jones vs. Ngannou’ talk suggesting that Derrick Lewis is “the fight to make”. Ahead of tonight’s highly anticipated rematch between Francis Ngannou and Stipe Miocic, the UFC boss proclaimed that former light heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones would be receiving a shot at the winner of the UFC 260 main event.
Dana White suggests Jon Jones move to 185 following UFC 260 main event, 'Bones' responds
Christopher Taylor - March 27, 2021
Dana White suggested that Jon Jones should think about moving down to 185lbs after Francis Ngannou destroyed Stipe Miocic at UFC 260. Miocic (20-4 MMA) squared off with Ngannou (16-3 MMA) in the headliner of tonight’s pay-per-view event in Las Vegas. In the pairs first encounter, the Cleveland native was able to weather an early storm from ‘The Predator’ and went on to earn a lopsided unanimous decision victory.
UFC 260 Bonus Report: Francis Ngannou and Sean O'Malley earn POTN awards
Christopher Taylor - March 27, 2021
The Octagon remained in Las Vegas for tonight’s UFC 260 event, a ten-bout fight card headlined by a rematch between Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou. The highly anticipated heavyweight title fight rematch proved to be a wild fight. The first round was full of tension as Francis Ngannou continued to utilize forward pressure to backdown and smother Stipe Miocic. Then, in the second round, ‘The Predator’ found a home for his big right hand and sent the champ down to the canvas. Stipe would return to his feet swinging punches but was ultimately put down for good just seconds later.
Pros react after Francis Ngannou KO's Stipe Miocic at UFC 260
Chris Taylor - March 27, 2021
A heavyweight title fight rematch between Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou headlined tonight’s UFC 260 pay-per-view event in Las Vegas. The pair had initially collided at UFC 220 in January of 2018, with Miocic retaining his heavyweight title by way of unanimous decision.
UFC 260 Result: Francis Ngannou KO's Stipe Miocic (Video)
Chris Taylor - March 27, 2021
A heavyweight title fight rematch between Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou headlines tonight’s UFC 260 pay-per-view event in Las Vegas. The pair originally collided at UFC 220 in January of 2018, with Miocic retaining his heavyweight title by way of unanimous decision.
UFC 260: 'Miocic vs. Ngannou 2' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - March 27, 2021
The Octagon remains in Las Vegas for tonight’s UFC 260 event, a ten-bout fight card headlined by a rematch between Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou. The UFC’s reigning heavyweight kingpin, Miocic (20-3 MMA), will enter tonight’s headliner coming off back-to-back victories over Daniel Cormier. In his most recent effort at UFC 252, Stipe defeated ‘DC’ by way of unanimous decision to retain his coveted title.
Daniel Cormier shares required strategy for Francis Ngannou to defeat Stipe Miocic at UFC 260
Chris Taylor - March 27, 2021
Former UFC ‘champ champ’ Daniel Cormier knows a thing or two when it comes to fighting reigning heavyweight kingpin Stipe Miocic. Cormier (22-3 MMA) and Miocic (20-3 MMA) have met three times for UFC heavyweight title, with Stipe emerging victorious in their rubber match at UFC 252 by way of decision.
Stipe Miocic expects to "extinguish" Francis Ngannou again at UFC 260
Cole Shelton - March 25, 2021
Stipe Miocic is confident he will defend his heavyweight title again on Saturday night. In the main event of UFC 260, Miocic and Ngannou are set to rematch three years after Miocic dominated the first fight. In January of 2018, Ngannou was young and inexperienced and after the first round, he gassed himself out and Miocic used his wrestling to win the fight. Now, ahead of the rematch, Miocic expects to extinguish Ngannou again.
Stipe Miocic says Francis Ngannou "won’t be champ until I’m done"
Cole Shelton - March 24, 2021
Stipe Miocic expects to defend his belt once again against Francis Ngannou. In the main event of UFC 260, Miocic and Ngannou will rematch three years after the champ dominated ‘The Predator’ at UFC 220. Entering the fight, the talk was Ngannou would knock Miocic out early, but the champ used his wrestling to control and dominate the fight and win a decision.