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Sky's the limit: Robert Whittaker believes his next fight should be for the UFC Middleweight title.

The Australian fighter on the verge of making UFC history

Robert Whittaker believes his next date is a bout for the UFC Middleweight title.

Unstoppable: Robert Whittaker celebrates his win over Derek Brunson at UFC Fight Night in Melbourne in November 2016.

Whittaker has UFC gold in sights

Since gaining weight and moving up to the middleweight division, Australia's Robert Whittaker has remained undefeated, and he knows that whatever happens on the weekend, his future will at some stage involve a UFC title fight.

Landmark moment: Referee Shaun Evans signals to the VAR.

World-first as Sydney FC given penalty by video referee

Sydney FC have become the first side in world domestic football to benefit from the use of a groundbreaking new video review system, after the VAR granted them a penalty in the second half of their win over Wellington Phoenix.

Red-hot form: Aaron Mooy in action for Huddersfield Town.

Socceroos star Mooy named in Championship Team of the Season

Aaron Mooy has received a ringing endorsement as the English football season nears its conclusion, being named in the Championship's best XI for 2016-17.

Lanning cements legacy with record-breaking 10th century

Meg Lanning's dominance in one-day cricket has been solidified in the record books, notching her 10th century at international level to stand alone at the top of the record books.

Sweet victory: Dan Kelly celebrates after being declared the winner.

Mixed results for Australians at UFC 209

Victorian judoka Dan Kelly has claimed the biggest scalp of his UFC career, beating veteran and former light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans via split decision.

"The longer the fight goes, the better it is for me": Dan Kelly.

Former Olympian set for toughest UFC test yet

After representing Australia in judo at the Olympics four times, Dan Kelly has been rewarded for switching to mixed martial arts with his biggest fight to date.

"I'm one of the best fighters in the world, I don't feel I should be cheated out of my lifestyle" – Mark Hunt.

Right now, it pays to cheat: Hunt blasts UFC opponent

As UFC 209 draws closer, Australian star Mark Hunt has launched a scathing critique of his opponent, Alistair Overeem.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Tyson Pedro of Australia celebrates his win over Khalil Rountree Jr of America ...

Western Sydney fighter set for UFC big time

Undefeated Australian Tyson Pedro faces his biggest test as he travels to Las Vegas for UFC 209.

Bec Rawlings of Australia punches Paige VanZant of the United States.

Bec's journey from cardio kickboxing to the UFC

What started as a fitness class to lose weight after giving birth has turned into an international career for Aussie UFC fighter Bec Rawlings.

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