UFC 226 has concluded and a new heavyweight champion emerges. In the main event of the evening, Daniel Cormier defeated Stipe Miocic by KO with only 22 seconds remaining in the opening round.
The fight thoroughly delivered as the two engaged in short yet fight of the night worthy performance. In the opening part of the round, Miocic landed shots while controlling Cormier against the fence. As the round progressed, the light heavyweight champ landed shots on the inside. A few uppercuts sprung the head of Miocic back. What earned the newest two-division champion the victory was a brilliantly placed right hook off the break of a clinch.