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CLEVELAND -- Stipe Miocic climbed to the top of the octagon and threw his legs over its sides, straddling the cage like he was riding a horse. Anthony Miller Jersey .He had defended his title in stunning fashion, and Clevelands hometown hero has no plans to give it up.Im going to stay champ for a long time, he said.Floored by an early punch, Miocic recovered and knocked out Alistair Overeem at 4:27 of the first round to conclude UFC 203 on Saturday night in front of nearly 20,000 delirious fans.Miocic, whose title in in May set off a run of championships in a city that didnt celebrate one for 52 years, was in big trouble after Overeem caught him on the jaw with a short left. Overeem pounced on Miocic, a Cleveland fire fighter, and put him in a guillotine hold as he tried to choke him out. But the 6-foot-4, 240-pound Miocic, urged by the crowd chanting Stee-pay, Stee-pay, escaped the hold and quickly pressed the action.In the final minute of the round, Miocic stunned Overeem with a punch and then held him down and delivered four devastating right-handed punches to the challengers head to finish him off.When I got on top of him, game over, Miocic said.When the fight was stopped, Miocic ran and climbed the cage, a move he had planned for months. Soon after, he took the microphone and yelled O-H to the crowd, which responded I-0, to the local champ, whose knock out of Fabricio Werdum this spring was followed by the Cavaliers overcoming a 3-1 deficit to beat Golden State in the NBA Finals.Im going to remember this for the rest of my life, Miocic said.Overeem almost ruined things for Miocic when he knocked him on his butt and attempted to end the fight. But Miocic wasnt going to be denied and was offended when he learned that Overeem had thought he tapped out.I dont remember tapping out, Miocic said. I remember punching him in the face until he was unconscious.Before Miocics stunning comeback, former WWE superstar CM Punk could have used a folding chair or a tag-team partner.Out of pro wrestlings scripted ring, his first visit into the octagon didnt last long.Punk, who was one of WWEs biggest stars when he left it two years ago to try his hand in ultimate fighting, tapped out just 2:14 into the first round after he was pummeled and choked by welterweight Mickey Gall.The 38-year-old Punk charged Gall but was on his back less than 10 seconds into the fight. Pinned up against the fencing, he was unable to get out from under Gall, who smashed a right hand into Punks temple and then kneeled on top of him and swung both arms like a pendulum, connecting with one hard shot after another.Punk nearly got free, but Gall regained a dominant position and squeezed his opponents head like he wanted to snap it off. Punk had no choice but to tap his hand on the mat, ending the fight the way many inside UFC predicted.Yeah you know in life you go big or you go home, Punk said afterward. I just like to take challenges. It was a hell of a climb, I didnt get to the summit tonight but it doesnt mean Im going to give up it doesnt mean Im going anywhere, it doesnt mean Im going to stop.The 24-year-old Gall never doubted he would crush Punk.I know my kill stuff would be more than his kill stuff, he said. I knew what to expect and I was ready to dominate.Prior to Miocics bout, former heavyweight champ Fabricio Werdum won a unanimous decision over Travis Browne.Following the heated bout, Werdum put his gloved hands to his face and was pretending to wipe away tears when he was confronted by Brownes coach Edmond Tarverdyan. Werdum tried to kick Tarverdyan and security rushed into the ring as both corners jawed at each other.Just climbing the steps into the octagon was something of a victory for Punk, who became a villain of sorts inside UFC circles as fans, wrestlers and fellow fighters questioned his motives for taking up a new sport with no experience.He was accustomed to the outside distractions -- media requests, fans and travel -- for years. But despite working with Duke Roufus and other top trainers at the Roufusport Martial Arts Academy in Milwaukee for the past year, he wasnt ready for Gall.Still, Punk intends to stick with his new love.Obviously, Mickeys a hell of a fighter. I will be back, believe it or not, Punk said. This was the most fun Ive had in my life, second best night of my life after marrying my wife. I know theres a lot of doubters but listen, lifes about falling down and getting back up. Doesnt matter how many time you get knocked down, get back up. Roquan Smith Youth Jersey .Y. - General manager Billy King says the Brooklyn Nets are looking to add a big man and confirmed the team worked out centre Jason Collins, who would become the first openly gay active NBA player if signed. Richard Dent Jersey . -- PGA TOUR Canada member Steve Saunders took a three-stroke lead Saturday in the Web. http://www.bearsfootballpro.com/Authenti...y_Bears_Jersey/ . Jon Montgomerys gold medal in skeleton at the Whistler Sliding Centre and his subsequent auctioning off of a pitcher of beer in the village square elevated him to folk-hero status. ATLANTA -- Danny Salazar didnt want to be the pitcher who couldnt keep the Cleveland Indians winning streak alive.In the process, the right-hander extended his personal win streak.Salazar threw seven innings, Lonnie Chisenhall hit his second homer of the series and Cleveland stretched its winning streak to 12 games by beating the Atlanta Braves 3-0 on Wednesday night.Cleveland swept its fourth straight series to extend the majors longest winning streak this season. The Indians began the day leading second-place Kansas City by six games in the AL Central.Salazar (10-3) was dominant, allowing five hits with no walks and eight strikeouts. He lowered the ALs second-best ERA to 2.22 while winning his sixth straight start and keeping the Indians on their roll.Of course I want to keep going with the streak and that was my main goal today, to try to get a win for the team, and I got it, Salazar said.The Indians need one more win to match the longest winning streaks in franchise history. They won 13 straight in 1942 and 1951. They had another 12-game streak in 1922.Jason Kipnis broke a scoreless tie with a two-run single in the fifth.Cody Allen gave up a leadoff single to Nick Markakis in the ninth and walked Erick Aybar with two outs before ending the game on Emilio Bonifacios grounder to second for his 16th save.Salazar acknowledged he struggled early to adjust to the Atlanta heat, even though the first-pitch temperature of 88 degrees was moderate for recent weeks.I thought early it didnt look like he had the energy in his body, manager Terry Francona said.Even when you think hes not as sharp, he can put up zeroes.Braves interim manager Brian Snitker said Salazar was Just like advertised. He was real tough.Braves right-hander Joel De La Cruz (0-1), recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett for his major league debut, allowed three runs in six innings.Chisenhalls high homer landed midway up the lower level of the seats in right in the sixth.Atlantas Jace Peterson had two doubles to extend his hitting streak to a career-best 10 games.Braves center ffielder Ender Inciarte made a leaping catch of Mike Napolis drive at the wall in the seventh. Walter Payton Bears Jersey. LAME THE BATRight-hander Brian Shaw struck out Freddie Freeman to close the eighth with runners on first and second. It was the third strikeout of the game for Freeman, who shattered his bat as he slammed it to the ground in frustration. Freeman also bounced his helmet off ground.Braves batters were 0 for 11 with runners in scoring position, continuing their season-long struggles.SOUVENIRDe La Cruz singled in his first at-bat in the third inning for his first major league hit. The ball was tossed into the Braves dugout on the first-base line to be saved. With De La Cruz standing nearby on first base, a laughing Aybar pretended to throw the ball over the dugout roof into the stands.INTRODUCTIONSThe Indians first glimpse of De La Cruz came a day before the game. Francona said he saw the right-hander after De La Cruz, carrying Braves luggage, checked in at the Indians hotel on Wednesday night.Asked if he knew anything about De La Cruz, Francona said Well, I rode the elevator with him last night. I was going to my room and I saw this kid with a bag. I said, `You must be De La Cruz. He laughed. We havent seen him pitch. But Ive shaken his hand.TRAINERS ROOMIndians: C Roberto Perez (broken right thumb) is moving closer to game action. Francona said Perez might play as a DH in a minor league rehab game as soon as this weekend. Perez required surgery and has been out since May 1.UP NEXTIndians: RHP Carlos Carrasco (3-2, 2.73) will make his 10th start of the season as Cleveland opens a series at Toronto on Thursday night.Braves: RHP Mike Foltynewicz (sore right elbow) will come off the 15-day DL to start in Thursday nights series opener against Miami instead of making a second rehab start with Triple-A Gwinnett. RHP Julio Teherans scheduled start was pushed back one day to Friday to give him extra days rest. ' ' '