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Albanese tells Australian UFC fighter to go hard' in message of support before headline match

Some Australians will be glued to a brutal fight between two battle-hardened competitors duking it out in a no-holds barred street fight televised today across the land. And it's sure to get ugly.

I'm in my own title fight at the moment, but I want to wish you all the best for yours. I know you'll dig deep and make Australians proud. You are one of Australia's great sporting champions. When you enter the octagon this weekend, Australians will be cheering you on. Go hard.