Francis Ngannou reacts to Stipe Miocic’s retirement: ‘Thank you champion’

Francis Ngannou has nothing but admiration for two-time opponent Stipe Miocic.

Following his third-round stoppage loss to Jon Jones at UFC 309 on Saturday, Miocic announced his retirement from the sport. The two-time UFC heavyweight champ defeated Ngannou in their first meeting at UFC 220 in January 2018, and in their rematch at UFC 260 in March 2021, Ngannou brutally knocked out Miocic to become the champion.

Ngannou sent message of support...