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UFC 203: Stipe Miocic vs. Alistair Overeem

Stipe Miocic celebrates his victory over Alistair Overeem on Sept. 10 at UFC 203 in Cleveland.

Stipe Miocic celebrates his victory over Alistair Overeem on Sept. 10 at UFC 203 in Cleveland.  (Rey Del Rio / Getty Images)

By Chuck SchilkenStaff Writer 

Defending champion Stipe Miocic takes on former Strikeforce title-holder Alistair Overeem for the UFC heavyweight belt on Saturday night at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. Additionally, famed pro wrestling star CM Punk makes his MMA debut against Mickey Gall.

Stipe Miocic, right, punches Alistair Overeem at Sept. 10 at UFC 203 in Cleveland.

Stipe Miocic, right, punches Alistair Overeem at Sept. 10 at UFC 203 in Cleveland.  (Rey Del Rio / Getty Images)

Stipe Miocic, top, punches Alistair Overeem on Sept. 10 at UFC 203 event in Cleveland.

Stipe Miocic, top, punches Alistair Overeem on Sept. 10 at UFC 203 event in Cleveland.  (Rey Del Rio / Getty Images)

Stipe Miocic celebrates his victory over Alistair Overeem on Sept. 10 at UFC 203 in Cleveland.

Stipe Miocic celebrates his victory over Alistair Overeem on Sept. 10 at UFC 203 in Cleveland.  (Rey Del Rio / Getty Images)

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Fabricio Werdum beat Travis Browne by unanimous decision Sept. 10 at UFC 203 in Cleveland.

Fabricio Werdum beat Travis Browne by unanimous decision Sept. 10 at UFC 203 in Cleveland.  (Rey Del Rio / Getty Images)

Mickey Gall, top, defeated CM Punk by first-round submission Sept. 10 at UFC 203 in Cleveland.

Mickey Gall, top, defeated CM Punk by first-round submission Sept. 10 at UFC 203 in Cleveland.  (Rey Del Rio / Getty Images)

Mickey Gall punches CM Punk on Sept. 10 at UFC 203 in Cleveland.

Mickey Gall punches CM Punk on Sept. 10 at UFC 203 in Cleveland.  (Rey Del Rio / Getty Images)

Mickey Gall looks to take down CM Punk on Sept. 10 at UFC 203 in Cleveland.

Mickey Gall looks to take down CM Punk on Sept. 10 at UFC 203 in Cleveland.  (Rey Del Rio / Getty Images)

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CM Punk, left, lost by submission to Mickey Gall on Sept. 10 at UFC 203 in Cleveland.

CM Punk, left, lost by submission to Mickey Gall on Sept. 10 at UFC 203 in Cleveland.  (Rey Del Rio / Getty Images)

CM Punk reacts to his loss by submission to Mickey Gall on Sept. 10 at UFC 203 in Cleveland.

CM Punk reacts to his loss by submission to Mickey Gall on Sept. 10 at UFC 203 in Cleveland.  (Rey Del Rio / Getty Images)

Mickey Gall celebrates his victory over CM Punk Sept. 10 at UFC 203 in Cleveland.

Mickey Gall celebrates his victory over CM Punk Sept. 10 at UFC 203 in Cleveland.  (Rey Del Rio / Getty Images)

Bethe Correia, left, defeated Jessica Eye by split decision Sept. 10 at UFC 203 in Cleveland.

Bethe Correia, left, defeated Jessica Eye by split decision Sept. 10 at UFC 203 in Cleveland.  (David Dermer / Associated Press)

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Jimmie Rivera, left, beat Urijah Faber by decision Sept. 10 at UFC 203 in Cleveland.

Jimmie Rivera, left, beat Urijah Faber by decision Sept. 10 at UFC 203 in Cleveland.  (David Dermer / Associated Press)

Jessica Andrade, top, defeated Joanne Calderwood by submission Sept. 10 at UFC 203 in Cleveland.

Jessica Andrade, top, defeated Joanne Calderwood by submission Sept. 10 at UFC 203 in Cleveland.  (Rey Del Rio / Getty Images)

Nik Lentz defeated Michael McBride by TKO on Sept. 10 at UFC 203 in Cleveland.

Nik Lentz defeated Michael McBride by TKO on Sept. 10 at UFC 203 in Cleveland.  (Rey Del Rio / Getty Images)

Jessica Andrade, top, defeated Joanne Calderwood By submission Sept. 10 at UFC 203 in Cleveland.

Jessica Andrade, top, defeated Joanne Calderwood By submission Sept. 10 at UFC 203 in Cleveland.  (David Dermer / Associated Press)

Chuck Schilken

Chuck Schilken is a sports reporter on the Fast Break team. He spent more than 18 years with the Los Angeles Times’ Sports Department in a variety of roles. Before joining The Times, he worked for more than a decade as a sports reporter and editor at newspapers in Virginia and Maryland.

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