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The NRL grand final could be played overseas for the first time, when construction begins on a remodelled ANZ Stadium.NRL boss Todd Greenberg revealed New Zealand has emerged as a genuine option of hosting rugby leagues showpiece event in coming years.ANZ Stadium has been the home of the grand final since 1999 and rugby leagues grand final has never been played outside of Sydney.But that is likely to change when the Homebush Bay venue is transformed into a rectangular stadium as part of the NSW governments $1 billion investment in stadia strategy.Exactly when that will happen will be determined after the redevelopment of Pirtek Stadium in Parramatta, which begins next year.But when it does the biggest game of the year could be headed across the ditch.The game is not keen to play its showpiece grand final inside a construction zone so if we have to move games then we will look at it, Greenberg told AAP.We will only do that in partnership and consultation with the NSW government who are spending a significant amount of money in this city to redevelop our stadiums.But if we do decide to play elsewhere then we will clearly look at New Zealand.And we have no shortage of options and no shortage of interest from people who would love to see the grand final in their place.Aucklands iconic Eden Park hosts the NRL Nines and it would be an ideal venue to host the grand final, if it was moved to New Zealand.The possibility of the Warriors playing in a grand final at Eden Park would give rugby league a considerable boost in its battle for hearts and minds in rugby union-mad New Zealand.Certainly thats what New Zealand people would say and that is what Warriors fans would say, Greenberg said.But that is also what Storm fans in Melbourne or Broncos fans in Brisbane would say, or rugby league fans in Perth or Adelaide would say.Former NRL CEO Dave Smith described Queensland as the heartland of rugby league and Brisbanes Suncorp Stadium is another contender to host the grand final if it is moved from Sydney.The NRL continues to make a commitment to Perth, with premiership games being held there regularly and the Kangaroos playing the Kiwis there in the end-of-season Test this year. 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After 52 years of championship drought, the city of Cleveland has claimed the UFC heavyweight championship and the NBA Finals in 2016.Born and raised Ohioan Stipe Miocic will look to give the region another championship moment on Saturday, when he defends his title against Alistair Overeem at UFC 203 inside Clevelands Quicken Loans Arena.In addition to the main event, a second high-profile heavyweight matchup between former champion Fabricio Werdum and Travis Browne will take place, as well as the long-awaited MMA debut of former professional wrestling star Phil CM Punk Brooks.Lets take a closer look at this welterweight rematch. Dont agree with the pick? Let me know on Twitter: @bokamotoESPN.Main eventStipe Miocic (15-2) vs. Alistair Overeem (41-14) Heavyweight championship Odds: Miocic -145; Overeem +125Time flies, doesnt it? We are now five years and 10 fights into Overeems career in the UFC, and the truth is: He has thoroughly dominated his opposition. But in the rare moments things have gone bad for Overeem, they have gone spectacularly bad.Theres a good chance that trend continues in Cleveland. Generally speaking, this isnt a bad matchup for Overeem. Miocic is a capable boxer with a power right hand, is an above-average wrestler and a mentally composed champ -- but its hard to find an area where he holds a sizable technical advantage. If were looking at straight-up skill in hand-to-hand combat, Overeem gets the nod. Hes the far more experienced of the two and just brings a much more versatile playbook into the Octagon than Miocic.But similar observations could have been made before every one of the three UFC fights Overeem lost. In a 25-minute fight, Overeem is always at risk for one of those aforementioned bad moments. And those have typically occurred after he has gassed himself out.Miocic is a definite threat in terms of simply outlasting Overeem. Hes extremely durable, which he needs to be, as theres a good amount of risk in his pressure-oriented style. He prefers to be the one in charge, pressing forward behind the jab and the left hook, maintaining that boxing range and creating windows to throw the hammer -- his right hand. He has the wrestling shot at his disposal, but in the past and particularly in this matchup, the threat of that shot might be more effective than the shot itself. In other words, its unlikely Miocic will wrestle his way to his first title defense, but the constant threat of him getting a takedown adds a layer to this standup fight.When Overeem fought another boxer-based striker in former champ Junior dos Santos, he all but shut down the Brazilians forward movement with circular movement and constant, constant feints. Overeems feints were so intelligent and effective in that matchup that dos Santos pace slowed to a boo-inducing crawl; he was eventually reacting so much to every movement that it was almost easy for Overeem, who is terrific at misdirection, to set up whatever shots he wanted.dddddddddddd Miocic cant fall victim to similar tactics, and based on his skill set, his best counter is likely to not react to the feints at all. Bell to bell, bully through them and get to that preferred boxing range.As notoriously dangerous as Overeems clinch striking is, its an area Miocic probably cant shy away from. There arent many tools in MMA as intimidating as Overeem knees, but in order for Miocic to cut off the cage and consistently get in Overeems face like he needs to, he has to be prepared for the clinch. The good news is that as the fight progresses, that clinch should favor him more and more based on his cardio. Given Overeems history in the UFC, even if Miocic loses rounds early, hell still be in a strong position to finish later on provided he is surviving and forcing Overeem to work.?One thing to really watch is how Overeem attacks the lower body. Those side kicks to the lead leg, a staple of Jackson-Wink MMA, could be very effective in breaking the pace Miocic wants to set. Front kicks to the body and, of course, the knees any time they lock up could essentially erase Miocics cardio advantage. And if it all adds up to Miocic being unable (or unwilling) to keep up his aggression, Overeem will have stacked the deck in his favor.Prediction: To be clear, there is a darn good chance Miocic sets Cleveland on fire with a one-punch, right-hand KO ... but my pick is the other way. Overeem via TKO, third round.Featured undercard boutsFabricio Werdum (20-6-1) vs. Travis Browne (18-4-1), heavyweightRepeat of a fight from 2? years back, a decision loss that remains Brownes worst night ever in the Octagon. Redemption? Crazy things happen at heavyweight, but odds are against it.Prediction: Werdum, 30-27 decision.CM Punk (0-0) vs. Mickey Gall (2-0), welterweightNot a whole lot of information to base this prediction on. Punk is brand-new, as is Gall. At the very least, Gall looks the part of a young prospect with natural skill. Punk is 37 and coming off back surgery.Prediction: Gall via rear-naked choke, first round. And bonus prediction: Punk does fight again.Urijah Faber (33-9) vs. Jimmie Rivera (19-1), bantamweightHow many times has Faber been in this spot? Coming off a title loss, accepting a lesser known opponent in a potential hangover situation ... fourth time in four years weve been here! Faber has never suffered back-to-back losses, does it happen here?Prediction: Rivera by decision. ' ' '