It seems having the hometown advantage is not such a big deal for Cleveland’s Stipe Miocic.

First, right after successfully defending the heavyweight belt in front of his local fans as UFC 203’s headliner, Miocic (16-2 MMA, 10-2 UFC) said he’d actually rather fight in Brazil.

And then later, asked to choose between getting another Cleveland scrap and a possible future spot at a New York City’s Madison Square Garden, he didn’t hesitate.

“I choose MSG first,” Miocic told MMAjunkie. “Because then I’ll win again there and then the next will be in Cleveland. It’s amazing, some of the best boxing matches ever were there. It’s an amazing place.”

Miocic won’t be one of the four champions in action at Saturday’s UFC 205 – the first in company history to be held at the iconic venue. He will, however, enjoy the “amazing card” as a spectator.

And, while unwilling to predict its outcome, Miocic looks forward to the lightweight headliner between 155-pound champion Eddie Alvarez (28-4 MMA, 3-1 UFC) and challenger/featherweight titleholder Conor McGregor (20-3 MMA, 8-1 UFC).

“I’m not a picker – I don’t choose guys,” Miocic said of the scrap, which caps off the pay-per-view main card following prelims on FS1 and UFC Fight pass. “But it’s going to be an amazing fight. Eddie Alvarez – the guy grinds, he’s a tough guy, he finds a way to win every time, has a great gameplan and it works.

“And Conor McGregor, a guy who times his moves well, he’s really smart at what he does, he knows how to pick shots. It’s an interesting fight, I can’t wait to watch it.”

Miocic also broke down a matchup that has a much bigger impact when it comes to his own future – UFC 207’s heavyweight affair between former champions Fabricio Werdum (21-6-1 MMA, 9-3 UFC) and Cain Velasquez (14-2 MMA, 12-2 UFC).

Once again, the champ is not willing to single out a favorite. But it’s not like it matters that much, anyway.

“It’s a tough call,” Miocic said. “We’ve got Cain, who’s coming back strong, he looked amazing in his last fight, wants a shot at the title. Werdum is Werdum, he’s fought the best in the world and beat the best in the world. So it’s an interesting fight, I think whoever implements their gameplan the best is going to win.

“Whoever it is, I match up very well with both of them. So I don’t care who it is and where do I sign?”

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