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Roy Masters

Roy Masters is a Sports Columnist for The Sydney Morning Herald

Could always draw a crowd: Muhammad Ali arriving in Sydney in 1979.

When Ali walked into a 1970s Sydney pub ...

Muhammad Ali slid into a Sydney bar in the 1970s and eyed off a big front-rower with his back to the crowd, who was waiting to buy a drink but got much more than he bargained for.

Brutal: Holly Holm takes it to previously undefeated champion Ronda Rousey in Melbourne last November.

Sydney and Melbourne fighting over next UFC battle

The sport both appals and appeals. It is universally known by its abbreviation – UFC – which, in itself, sounds like the initials of a swear word laced confrontation. So, which of Australia's two biggest cities will stage UFC's 10th visit to this country?