UFC 260: Miocic vs. Ngannou 2 March 25, 2020 by Marc Jerbs

On Saturday, two-time champion Stipe Miocic will face Francis Ngannou in the UFC Heavyweight Championship rematch at UFC 260.

The main event will start at 10:00PM ET at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Both men met previously at UFC 220 last January 20, 2018.

Stipe Miocic won via unanimous decision over Francis Ngannou.

However, Miocic and Ngannou lost their next fight following their first encounter.

Many perceived it as after effects of the UFC 220 fight were both fight toe to toe.

Since then, both have solidified their status as champion and challenger in the heavyweight division.

Stipe Miocic regained his title by beating Daniel Cormier in their trilogy match.

Francis Ngannou has string four straight wins by defeating Curtis Blaydes, Cain Velasquez, Junior Dos Santos and Jairzinho Rozenstruik.

Both men have blossomed into a world-class MMA fighter after their first encounter.

Only one man will stand at the octagon over the weekend and be known as the UFC Heavyweight champion.

The sportsbook handicappers have installed Francis Ngannou as the favorite to UFC 260 Heavyweight Championship fight.