UFC 260: Miocic vs Ngannou 2

About UFC 260: Miocic vs Ngannou 2

UFC 260: Miocic vs Ngannou 2 is a high-stakes rematch in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) series, held in March 2021. The main event played out is a Heavyweight Championship rematch between the current champion, Stipe Miocic, and the challenger, Francis Ngannou. The co-main event featured a Featherweight bout between Alex Volkanovski and Brian Ortega.

Making / Production

This event was produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), a leading promoter in mixed martial arts. The event took place at the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, adhering to strict COVID-19 protocols.

Actors

• Stipe Miocic: The reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion. His tremendous boxing skills and fight IQ were on full display, though he was unable to defend his title.
• Francis Ngannou: The contender in the main event, showcasing his improved wrestling and striking abilities. He ended up winning the Heavyweight title.
• Alex Volkanovski: Featherweight contender originally scheduled to defend his title.
• Brian Ortega: Another Featherweight contender. This fight was unfortunately cancelled due to COVID-19 protocols.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This was the second time Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou faced each other in the octagon.
• Francis Ngannou became the third African-born champion in UFC history.
• The scheduled title match between Volkanovski and Ortega was cancelled due to COVID-19.
• UFC 260 marked the last appearance of former Welterweight Champion Tyron Woodley with the UFC.

Awards

No specific awards were given for this event, as UFC doesn't traditionally award such. However, Francis Ngannou's win is considered one of the most significant of 2021.

Quotes

• "I don't know if I can point out specifically what went wrong. I guess it was his night. He was the better man tonight." - Stipe Miocic
• "I have a lot of respect for Stipe. I know he won't agree right now, but he's the greatest heavyweight of all time." - Francis Ngannou

Music, Soundtrack

As with all UFC events, the fighters' walks into the octagon are accompanied by their chosen walkout songs. However, the specific tracks are seldom officially announced.