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BRISTOL, Conn. -- Theres a quiet, reserved manner in which UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic carries himself that lies in perfect contrast with his reputation as a feared slugger inside the Octagon.I dont think that I have any swagger, he said. Thats the problem. I just like to fight. I just like to do my thing and walk out.Miocic (15-2) visited ESPN headquarters Tuesday to discuss his first title defense, which takes place Saturday at UFC 203 against Alistair Overeem at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.The demands of media at this level are relatively new for Miocic, 34, who despite steadily climbing the UFC ladder in recent years remains a newcomer to the spotlight after knocking out Fabricio Werdum with one punch in May at UFC 198 in Brazil to capture the title.While Miocic admits hes getting better at handling the attention, he wouldnt go as far as saying that it comes naturally for him.Honestly, I just like fighting, he said. I honestly dont like the media and stuff like that. Its not that you guys are mean or anything, Im just not that good at talking. I talk a lot and talk fast and mumble a lot. I just get real nervous in front of a camera, and I cant be myself.Its interesting to imagine a 6-foot-4, 245-pound man with Miocics power feeling less nervous fighting in front of millions inside a cage than when hes answering questions on a television set. But as Miocic likes to say, thats his job.Im always nervous walking into the cage, but Ive been doing it for so long that its just business, Miocic said. I want to go out there and do my job. Ive been training for it much too long to go in there scared. Im nervous and everything, but once the Octagon door closes, its game on.The last four months have been life-changing for Miocic, who won the title in May and got married to his girlfriend, Ryan, one month later. Along the way, he played a major part in the resurgence of the sports landscape in Cleveland, a short drive from where he was raised in the suburb of Euclid, Ohio.Miocics win over Werdum happened on the same night the ESPN 30 for 30 film Believeland made its debut, chronicling the 50-year title drought in the city of Cleveland. Soon after, the Cavaliers rallied to win an NBA title. Miocic appeared in the teams parade and became a spokesman of sorts for the citys new championship identity.It has been an amazing whirlwind, Miocic said. Its what Cleveland needed.But Miocic said he isnt worried about his homecoming narrative entering Saturdays fight, admitting it will be no different than if he were training in Brazil with no one worrying about him. His lone focus is to guarantee he exits the cage with the title he has yet to defend.Considering the recent climate in the UFC this year, with one upset after another in title fights, Miocics concern makes sense. Theres also the promotions history in the heavyweight division, where no champion has ever made more than two consecutive title defenses.Miocic said he believes he is only scratching the surface of his potential and admits to having extra motivation to prove people wrong.I think a lot of people underestimate me, Miocic said. I think they see me, and they dont think that Im that good of a fighter. But then I shut people up, which Im good at doing.Despite headlining Saturdays card, Miocic will be sharing the bill in a way with former WWE star Phil CM Punk Brooks, who makes his long-awaited UFC debut against?Mickey Gall in a welterweight bout on the pay-per-view main card.Miocic has heard the naysayers who have questioned whether an entertainer such as Brooks should get the push into a prominent slot on the card, but he said he doesnt agree with them.I hope he goes out there and shocks a lot of people, Miocic said. I can tell he has put in his time and effort. It is what it is. If people dont like him because hes a WWE guy and is getting a fast track, well guess what? Its part of what makes the sport more popular.He has put in the time, and now its time to fight. I give him all of the credit.Miocic said he has equal respect for Overeem (41-14), whom he calls an amazing fighter with experience facing the best fighters in the world.Hes an amazing kickboxer, hes good on the ground and hes strong, Miocic said. Hes real savvy and a veteran. But Ive seen a lot of things where he makes mistakes. We all make mistakes and have flaws. But he hasnt faced someone like me yet.Even while delivering quotes that are filled with tough guy imagery, Miocic has a way of retaining his calm, everyman feel. Its no surprise, considering he hasnt quit his day job as a firefighter and paramedic in Ohio despite becoming the UFC heavyweight champion.Miocic might bring a blue-collar feel to the term baddest man on the planet, a title typically reserved for the heavyweight champion of any combat discipline, but make no mistake -- theres dynamite in his fists. Miocic said he expects nothing but action when he stands across the cage from Overeem.There will definitely be fireworks between us, Miocic said. It will be a great fight, but Im going to walk out [and hear], And still, with the belt wrapped around my waist. Cheap Nike Dunk Low . There was no hesitation from the 40th-ranked Pospisil, from Vernon, B.C., who admitted that he cut back on his training sessions over the last few days to conserve energy as the long ATP season finishes next week at the Paris Masters. Nike Sb Clearance Sale . 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Haas said he "felt a lot of pain" in his right shoulder when he slammed his racket to the ground in frustration after losing his serve at 3-3 in the first set. RIO DE JANEIRO -- Liam Heath and Jon Schofield went one better than London 2012 to win silver in the mens K2 200m sprint and the good news for British Canoeing is Schofields paddle is still in one piece.When they won bronze four years ago, the celebrations saw Schofield split his paddle in two. This time it was the water that felt the brunt of his fist-pumping joy and as he later stood assessing just how it feels to be crowned Olympic silver medallist, his paddle was standing upright, complete.I threw a lot of water in the air, Schofield said. The last Olympics I smashed these paddles in half. I was reminded before this race that they are too expensive to do that again.There was this horrible moment of purgatory at the end of the race where the seven of the eight pairs waited nervously to see where they had been placed. Under the beating Rio sun, Spain celebrated, convinced they had done enough to win gold while for the others, the wait took longer than the race.Its such a fast race, Heath said. You cross the line and everyone else crosses the line and youve just got to wait for the judges to pick up the first to finish and then put it up on the board.They strained their eyes at the screen, waiting for confirmation. And then GB flashed up on the screen in second place, having beaten bronze-winning Lithuania by 0.014 seconds.You kind of forget to breathe sometimes, Heath said. You are just sitting there waiting. Its probably not that long but it seems like forever. As soon as we saw it on the board, Jon absolutely went mental.Their improvement ovver the last four years is put down to focus in the gym, getting the diet under control and keeping in touch with the rest of the world, according to Heath while Schofield said the introduction of a new biomechanist has helped make their strokes the most efficient theyve ever been.ddddddddddddThe duo were reluctant to compare the emotions and significance of the medal here compared to London but praised the Lottery funding as key in their development while Schofield highlighted how easy it is for them to train.Were also a country with heaps of water, Schofield said. Theres the Thames, the canal system. And you put that all together and you have a recipe for success.While they have reason for double celebrations -- it was Heaths birthday on Wednesday -- they will have to be put on hold with Heath competing in the K1 200m semifinal on Friday.Heath may allow himself a slice of cake tonight, but though he is famed for his cocktail-making, caipirinhas and any other new concoctions to mark the medal will have to wait.The focus is immediately returned to his next task. Well be keeping it low-key for now, Schofield said and he will return to the wonderfully picturesque Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas on Friday to watch Heath in action.I had a really good race there, Im confident I have some form in me, Heath said. All the training I have done in K2 only improves me in K1. I just have to relax and refocus ahead of the race tomorrow.