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Francis Ngannou releases statement after UFC 260 win: This belt ‘is a symbol of hope and dedication’

Francis Ngannou’s heavyweight title win this past weekend at UFC 260 means a lot more than just a belt.

Ngannou defeated Stipe Miocic by second-round KO in the main event of UFC 260. “The Predator” showed major improvements from his defeat to Miocic in 2018 as he continued his dominant run in the heavyweight division.

Coming from poverty in Cameroon and facing many hardships as he migrated to Europe, Ngannoy released a statement reflecting on his recent win.

Here we are. CHAMP

Finally got a hold of the belt & this is going to be for a while.