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Welterweight Khamzat Chimaev (8-0) has made MMA history by winning two UFC fights in 10 days on fight island.

The Russian-Swede defeated John Phillips at Fight Night 172 at middleweight. Ten days later he did not allow a strike to land from Rhys McKee at welterweight at FN 174 to became the first fighter to win two fights with the shortest turn around.

Alexander "The Mauler" Gustafsson says Chimaev was helping him prepare for his heavyweight debut against Werdum.

Heavyweight Daniel Cormier has asked for Chimaev to be added to the 252 card on August 15.

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Power couple Tecia Torres and Raquel Pennington both won today at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas.

Strawweight Tecia Torres defeated Brianna Van Buren and later her Bantamweight Fiancé Raquel Pennington defeated Marion Reneau. Both women won via unanimous decision.

This is the first time both fighters have fought and won on the same card.

The victories will be celebratory for the couple in LGBT Pride Month.

Brighton & Hove Albion FC came from behind, in stoppage time, to win 2-1 over Arsenal last night in the Premier League.

Australian duo Aaron Mooy and Maty Ryan starred in the Seagulls’ first premier league victory since December 28.

Brighton goal keeper, Ryan saved 6 Arsenal shots on goal and Mooy was subbed off with a yellow card minutes before half time.

Brighton was able to win thanks to a strike by Neal Maupay in the fifth minute of added time.

The result now puts Brighton five points above the relegation zone.

Please comment your thoughts or tag a friend who likes watching Australians do well in the Premier League.

Dylan Alcott served the US Open tournament earlier today on Twitter.

Alcott won his 10th major quad wheelchair singles title and sixth-straight win at the Australian Open championship In February this year.

The Australian is currently the one ranked quad wheelchair singles player and has won 88% of his single matches over his career.

Are you agreeing with Dylan on this one? Please comment your thoughts.


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