Francis Ngannou retains UFC heavyweight title in dominant win over Stipe Miocic

The Cameroonian fighter successfully defended his belt for the second time with a unanimous decision victory

Ngannou dominated the fight with his superior size and strength, taking Miocic down several times and landing some heavy blows

Francis Ngannou retained his UFC heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 270 at Honda Center in Anaheim by taking a five-round unanimous decision over Stipe Miocic.

Known for his punching power, Ngannou was widely viewed as the most destructive pure puncher in the UFC's heavyweight division. He lived up to that reputation in the first round, dropping Miocic with a right hand early on. Ngannou continued to press the action, taking Miocic down several times and landing some heavy blows.

Miocic, a former two-time UFC heavyweight champion, showed his toughness and resilience by surviving Ngannou's early onslaught. He managed to get Ngannou down in the second round and landed some punches of his own. However, Ngannou was simply too strong and powerful for Miocic to handle. Ngannou took Miocic down again in the third round and landed some more heavy blows. Miocic was clearly tiring, and Ngannou took advantage by continuing to pressure him.

Ngannou was content to control the fight in the fourth and fifth rounds, and Miocic was unable to mount a serious challenge. The judges scored the fight 50-44, 50-44, and 49-46 in favor of Ngannou.

With the win, Ngannou improved his record to 22-3. He has now won five straight fights, including three title defenses. Miocic fell to 20-4. He has now lost two straight fights, both to Ngannou.