Francis ‘The Predator’ Ngannou is one of the most devastating strikers in the world right now. He has legit one-punch knockout power and has shown that multiple times inside the octagon. ‘The Predator’ made an instant impact in the promotion with a second-round knockout of Luis Henrique at UFC on Fox 17.

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He went on a run and challenged Stipe Miocic for the heavyweight title, but came up short. The Cameroonian mixed martial artist lost his next fight as well to Derrick Lewis. However, he bounced back impressively.

Since the loss to Lewis, he has not looked back. He has won five fights in a row and in his last bout; he took revenge on Miocic and won the heavyweight title in the rematch at UFC 260.

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Miocic, who was coming off two wins over Daniel Cormier, was the favorite to get the win against Ngannou. However, ‘The Predator‘ shut down all the naysayers with a devastating knockout of Miocic. The destructive fight-ending blow looked devastating from every single angle. Now, a cage-side angle of the brutal knockout is there for everyone to see.

Ngannou has scary power and the next man to face his wrath will be his former teammate Ciryl Gane at UFC 270.

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Francis Ngannou says Stripe Miocic is a legit man

Stipe Miocic is regarded as the greatest heavyweight of all time. He is a two-time UFC heavyweight champion, has put in outstanding performances inside the octagon, and is loved by the fans.

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According to Ngannou, Miocic is the best challenge he’s ever had. ‘The Predator’ has nothing but respect for him, and he’s said that on multiple occasions.

In an interview, the UFC heavyweight champion said, “Stipe Miocic, I think so far is the best heavyweight, the best challenge that I ever had. Very competitive, he’s a legit man. I remember the first time I went there, and I so underestimated Stipe. I get so wrong about him.”

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“From there, I really watched him with a lot of attention and it’s quite impressive how durable he is. His endurance, movement, and everything on Stipe is quite impressive.”

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Stipe Miocic, who has not fought since his loss at UFC 260, would look to make a return soon and challenge for the title again.

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What did you think of the new angle of the knockout? Will Ngannou be able to put a stop to Ciryl Gane’s undefeated streak? Who should Stipe Miocic fight on his return? Let us know in the comments!

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Arunaditya Aima is an editor at EssentiallySports, where he works to bring clarity and depth to sports storytelling through the pieces he edits. With a Master’s degree in Sports Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in the field, he combines newsroom discipline with a deep-rooted passion for sports. During his time at EssentiallySports, Arunaditya has taken on multiple roles across the editorial pipeline. He began as a writer covering Ultimate Fighting Championship before transitioning into editorial responsibilities, including serving as the primary editor for National Basketball Association coverage. His experience across writing and editing allows him to approach stories from both a narrative and structural perspective. Before his editorial work in digital sports media, Arunaditya worked as a producer at Firstpost under the Network18 Group umbrella, gaining experience in newsroom production and broadcast-oriented storytelling. Across roles, he focuses on refining sports coverage through strong editorial judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to presenting the game in ways that resonate with readers.

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