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0:00:46 > 0:00:50- Over the past few weeks, - Y Ffeit has taken us...
0:00:51 > 0:00:54- ..from west to east, - from north to south.
0:00:55 > 0:00:58- It's been a journey - of drama and excitement.
0:01:01 > 0:01:07- Our journey ends in one of MMA's - strongholds in Wales - Swansea.
0:01:07 > 0:01:12- It'll be a dramatic night and the - stage is set in the Grand Theatre.
0:01:13 > 0:01:15- Welcome to Y Ffeit.
0:01:15 > 0:01:19- It's been a few years - since I appeared on this stage...
0:01:19 > 0:01:24- ..but tonight, - the octagon awaits the fighters.
0:01:24 > 0:01:27- Swansea will be ablaze...
0:01:27 > 0:01:31- ..as we bring you a night - of high quality MMA bouts...
0:01:32 > 0:01:34- ..on S4C.
0:01:35 > 0:01:39- Talking of high quality, here's - the UFC fighter Brett Johns...
0:01:39 > 0:01:43- ..who's travelled here all the way - from Pontarddulais tonight.
0:01:44 > 0:01:48- I know you're a performer. Have you - recited or danced on this stage?
0:01:49 > 0:01:53- I used to study drama in school, - I was quite good at that...
0:01:53 > 0:01:56- ..but I never got - to the Grand Theatre.
0:01:56 > 0:01:58- Yes, you're quite a performer.
0:01:58 > 0:02:01- We've been together for a few weeks, - in Llanelli and Rhyl.
0:02:02 > 0:02:04- Tonight's fight card - is quite impressive.
0:02:04 > 0:02:08- There are titles on the line, - local heroes are fighting...
0:02:08 > 0:02:10- ..it's everything you'd want - from an MMA night.
0:02:11 > 0:02:14- It's great to be in Swansea - - it's where it all started for me.
0:02:14 > 0:02:17- It's very close to my heart.
0:02:17 > 0:02:19- Who's caught your eye tonight?
0:02:19 > 0:02:21- Who's caught your eye tonight?- - Rory Evans is back.
0:02:21 > 0:02:23- He lost the bout in Ffwrnes.
0:02:23 > 0:02:28- I hope he can bounce back - with a good performance and a win.
0:02:29 > 0:02:31- Thanks for now, stay with us.
0:02:31 > 0:02:36- John on the camera, follow me. I've - already spotted a familiar face.
0:02:36 > 0:02:40- The last time we saw him on S4C, - he was playing for Amman Utd.
0:02:40 > 0:02:44- Roll along, Shane Williams, - roll along. Welcome to Y Ffeit.
0:02:44 > 0:02:48- You're back on the rugby pitch, - I know you like triathlons.
0:02:48 > 0:02:52- You've also done some boxing. - Fancy a round in the octagon?
0:02:52 > 0:02:54- No bloody chance!
0:02:54 > 0:02:58- After watching three fights, - you'd never get me in there.
0:02:59 > 0:03:02- What about your rugby career - - is it over?
0:03:02 > 0:03:05- Amman Utd won the Swalec Bowl. - What's next for you?
0:03:06 > 0:03:10- I'm trying to retire. It was - a great season with Amman Utd.
0:03:10 > 0:03:15- We won the Swalec Bowl, we won the - league against Burry Port yesterday.
0:03:15 > 0:03:19- We're in another cup and we - play Nantgaredig on the weekend.
0:03:20 > 0:03:22- I'm done now - - the boys can carry on.
0:03:22 > 0:03:27- You mentioned Nantgaredig. - It's nice to see Julian Lewis Jones.
0:03:27 > 0:03:29- Thanks, boys.
0:03:29 > 0:03:32- When you hear the name - Ashley Williams...
0:03:32 > 0:03:38- ..you think about football, former - Swansea captain and Wales captain.
0:03:38 > 0:03:42- There is another Ashley Williams - with an impressive track record.
0:03:43 > 0:03:45- His training partner is Brett Johns.
0:03:51 > 0:03:55- I'm fortunate enough - to train with Brett every day.
0:03:55 > 0:03:59- When Brett signed for the UFC, - there was a buzz in the gym.
0:03:59 > 0:04:01- I was happy, Brett was crying.
0:04:01 > 0:04:06- You don't understand what it - means to me, you don't know.
0:04:06 > 0:04:10- My target - is winning the world title.
0:04:11 > 0:04:13- Maybe one day, sign for the UFC too.
0:04:14 > 0:04:18- I compete all the time and most - of the time in other countries.
0:04:18 > 0:04:22- The USA and around Europe.
0:04:22 > 0:04:25- I've been to the Grand - a few times with the family.
0:04:26 > 0:04:27- I think it'll be great.
0:04:27 > 0:04:32- You can be better than anyone, - but on the day, anyone can win.
0:04:32 > 0:04:37- Anyone can take one shot - and the fight can be over.
0:04:38 > 0:04:42- I'll be really nervous, - I'll be psyching myself up.
0:04:42 > 0:04:46- I'm going in there - ready to go for it.
0:04:49 > 0:04:53- Ashley Williams's opponent - in this featherweight bout...
0:04:53 > 0:04:55- ..is Racim Batouche from France.
0:04:55 > 0:04:57- He's the first Frenchman - in the cage tonight.
0:05:01 > 0:05:07- Williams has tried to take Batouche - down for most of this fight.
0:05:07 > 0:05:10- He's succeeded again - in this second round.
0:05:10 > 0:05:13- He's trying to get - the ground and pound...
0:05:13 > 0:05:15- ..while he's in - an attacking position.
0:05:15 > 0:05:19- In fairness to the Frenchman, - he's holding on tight...
0:05:19 > 0:05:24- ..and trying to close the gap - between himself and Ashley Williams.
0:05:24 > 0:05:29- That means that Williams - can't get those clean blows in.
0:05:29 > 0:05:32- He managed it then - - a good right hand.
0:05:34 > 0:05:39- The Welshman is working hard - to try and get an advantage.
0:05:39 > 0:05:42- He's working hard - to impress the judges.
0:05:42 > 0:05:45- They could well decide - the outcome of this contest.
0:05:48 > 0:05:52- Ashley Williams - is trying to rain down the blows...
0:05:53 > 0:05:55- ..on the Frenchman's head.
0:05:55 > 0:05:57- He's partially succeeding.
0:05:57 > 0:06:01- The Frenchman is doing as much - as he can to prevent Williams.
0:06:01 > 0:06:04- This round is almost over.
0:06:05 > 0:06:10- Ashley Williams - tried to lock the arm but failed.
0:06:11 > 0:06:13- Right at the end - of the second round.
0:06:14 > 0:06:17- That move could have ended the bout.
0:06:17 > 0:06:21- Williams looks satisfied - with his performance in that round.
0:06:23 > 0:06:26- A good kick from the Frenchman.
0:06:26 > 0:06:30- Ashley Williams goes for one leg, - and then the other leg.
0:06:30 > 0:06:34- He's trying to take the Frenchman - down onto the canvas.
0:06:36 > 0:06:42- The Frenchman holds Ashley's head - to prevent him taking a hold.
0:06:44 > 0:06:47- He's trying to get him on his back.
0:06:47 > 0:06:52- Ashley Williams listens - to Chris Rees in his corner.
0:06:52 > 0:06:58- He uses the side of the cage to try - and get Batouche down on the canvas.
0:06:58 > 0:07:02- It comes as no surprise to see - Ashley Williams trying to do so.
0:07:02 > 0:07:09- He's the youngest Brit with - a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
0:07:09 > 0:07:13- The Frenchman does well - with some blows to the body.
0:07:13 > 0:07:17- He's keeping himself - to the side of the cage.
0:07:22 > 0:07:26- Williams is trying to use his leg - to get Batouche on the canvas.
0:07:26 > 0:07:30- Some late blows from the Frenchman, - at the end of the contest.
0:07:31 > 0:07:35- Ashley Williams salutes the crowd. - He looks confident.
0:07:35 > 0:07:39- All in favour of your winner - by unanimous decision...
0:07:39 > 0:07:43- ..and now the amateur - featherweight champion...
0:07:43 > 0:07:51- ..the Drunken Monkey, - Ashley Williams.
0:07:57 > 0:08:01- Ashley Williams, a good feeling - to have that belt on your shoulder.
0:08:02 > 0:08:04- The belt feels good but I don't.
0:08:04 > 0:08:06- It was so hard, so hard.
0:08:06 > 0:08:09- I was watching the fight - from a distance.
0:08:09 > 0:08:11- You wanted to take him to the floor.
0:08:12 > 0:08:18- All the fights I've had so far, - the fighters take the fight to me.
0:08:18 > 0:08:21- This boy was very stand-offish.
0:08:22 > 0:08:28- It was difficult getting the power - for the take-downs.
0:08:28 > 0:08:32- It was difficult getting him down - and difficult keeping him down.
0:08:33 > 0:08:35- I needed so much energy.
0:08:35 > 0:08:40- Your training partner is - at your side. Are you happy, Brett?
0:08:40 > 0:08:45- I was on edge all fight to be honest - but I'm glad it's over.
0:08:45 > 0:08:47- Everyone knows my story...
0:08:47 > 0:08:50- ..but this boy was with me - from the start.
0:08:50 > 0:08:54- He did everything for me, - he trained with me from the start.
0:08:54 > 0:08:57- It's nice for me - to see him with this belt.
0:08:58 > 0:09:00- He put in so much hard work - to win it.
0:09:00 > 0:09:03- Ashley, congratulations.
0:09:05 > 0:09:10- A month ago at Ffwrnes, the journey - began to the Adrenalin final night.
0:09:10 > 0:09:13- We're down to the final two.
0:09:13 > 0:09:16- If the final - needed any more spice...
0:09:16 > 0:09:20- ..it's a battle - between England and Wales.
0:09:21 > 0:09:22- Fight on.
0:09:23 > 0:09:26- Dan Thomas in the black shorts - with red writing.
0:09:26 > 0:09:28- Matt Peacock wearing grey.
0:09:28 > 0:09:31- This is going to be some contest.
0:09:33 > 0:09:35- Matt Peacock likes to stay - on his feet.
0:09:36 > 0:09:38- An effective kick to the head.
0:09:38 > 0:09:42- Dan Thomas - has excellent jiu-jitsu skills.
0:09:43 > 0:09:46- He'll want to work on the ground.
0:09:50 > 0:09:52- That was an effective kick.
0:09:52 > 0:09:57- Dan Thomas must be vigilant - of Matt Peacock's kicking ability.
0:10:02 > 0:10:04- That kick's shaken Dan Thomas.
0:10:04 > 0:10:07- There's blood - on the Welshman's shoulder.
0:10:08 > 0:10:12- He misses with the wheel kick, - and the following kick.
0:10:18 > 0:10:20- Both are happy to stay - on their feet.
0:10:21 > 0:10:24- That kick from Matt Peacock - towards Dan Thomas' hip.
0:10:24 > 0:10:28- We've seen that one more than once - from the Englishman. And again.
0:10:33 > 0:10:37- Dan Thomas - needs to move up a gear now.
0:10:37 > 0:10:40- He must sense - that he's behind in this bout.
0:10:40 > 0:10:43- The Englishman is on the front foot.
0:10:43 > 0:10:45- Some clean blows to the head - from him.
0:10:48 > 0:10:51- Just under two minutes - of this round to go.
0:10:54 > 0:10:56- They're fighting - for a purse of 500.
0:10:57 > 0:11:01- That's the prize, in addition - to the winner's trophy...
0:11:01 > 0:11:03- ..here at the Grand Theatre.
0:11:04 > 0:11:07- Another effective kick - from the Englishman.
0:11:08 > 0:11:12- He lands it cleanly on Dan Thomas.
0:11:16 > 0:11:19- Dan Thomas does well - on the cage wall.
0:11:19 > 0:11:23- He wraps his legs around the - Englishman and goes for the choke.
0:11:28 > 0:11:32- Matt Peacock is strong enough - to withstand the attack.
0:11:37 > 0:11:40- We're approaching - the final minute of the contest.
0:11:43 > 0:11:48- Dan Thomas with a few blows - to the head to score points.
0:11:53 > 0:11:56- Matt Peacock shows his strength.
0:11:59 > 0:12:02- He's keeping Dan Thomas - under pressure.
0:12:07 > 0:12:11- Good defensive work from Peacock - to keep Dan Thomas at bay.
0:12:11 > 0:12:14- He's still getting a few punches in.
0:12:14 > 0:12:16- Less than 30 seconds to go.
0:12:19 > 0:12:22- The instructions - coming from Dan Thomas' coaches.
0:12:23 > 0:12:28- Chris Rees is telling him to score - points in the remaining seconds.
0:12:31 > 0:12:36- Matt Peacock steps back - and uses his right.
0:12:38 > 0:12:40- Peacock gets Thomas down.
0:12:40 > 0:12:43- That would have impressed - the judges.
0:12:44 > 0:12:47- That's the hooter. - A great contest between both.
0:12:47 > 0:12:51- We go to the judges' cards.
0:12:52 > 0:12:56- And now, the 500 middleweight - tournament winner...
0:12:58 > 0:13:03- ..in the blue corner, Matt Peacock.
0:13:07 > 0:13:10- He's tough. I hit him - in the first with a head kick.
0:13:10 > 0:13:14- I couldn't capitalise, - couldn't do what I needed to do.
0:13:14 > 0:13:18- I listened to my team, - kept the pressure on...
0:13:18 > 0:13:23- ..the game plan changed a little bit - but we made it work and we're done.
0:13:23 > 0:13:28- I've got this lovely thing - to take home. I'm happy with that.
0:13:29 > 0:13:31- There are many titles - to be won tonight.
0:13:32 > 0:13:37- After the break, this man goes - for the British kickboxing title.
0:13:39 > 0:13:40- .
0:13:48 > 0:13:52- I travel to Swansea every day to - train with the Chris Rees Academy.
0:13:52 > 0:13:55- I love training - with the Chris Rees Academy.
0:13:55 > 0:14:00- He has Brett Johns, UFC fighter, - two-time World Champion...
0:14:00 > 0:14:04- ..and so many high level amateurs - I get to train with daily.
0:14:04 > 0:14:05- I love that.
0:14:08 > 0:14:11- Winning a title on Sunday - means the world to me.
0:14:12 > 0:14:15- In the gym, - I train hard on all aspects.
0:14:15 > 0:14:19- I look forward to showing - my striking aspect on Sunday.
0:14:19 > 0:14:22- Getting in the octagon - is like no other feeling.
0:14:22 > 0:14:25- At the end of the day, - it's you and him.
0:14:25 > 0:14:28- The one who puts the hard work in - is going to get the victory.
0:14:29 > 0:14:31- I'm looking forward to it.
0:14:32 > 0:14:37- Scott Pederson is a year older - than his opponent Elliott Hallworth.
0:14:37 > 0:14:42- The Englishman is taller but - a pound lighter than the Welshman.
0:14:45 > 0:14:50- It has to be said, there's - very little to separate these two.
0:14:50 > 0:14:52- We're in the second round.
0:14:52 > 0:14:55- It's relatively even.
0:14:58 > 0:15:00- A good right from Pederson.
0:15:05 > 0:15:08- Both are exchanging kicks.
0:15:11 > 0:15:15- A good left hand from Pederson - to Elliott Hallworth's ribs.
0:15:15 > 0:15:19- Hallworth was pinned - to the side of the cage.
0:15:19 > 0:15:21- The right under the chin.
0:15:21 > 0:15:25- An effective combination - from the Welshman.
0:15:25 > 0:15:29- Another left-hand jab to the head.
0:15:29 > 0:15:33- He's starting to find a rhythm - at the end of the second round.
0:15:33 > 0:15:36- Another one to the ribs. - There goes the hooter.
0:15:37 > 0:15:39- That's the end of the round.
0:15:41 > 0:15:45- The Welshman - finished the second round strongly.
0:15:45 > 0:15:48- He's had a good round in the third.
0:15:49 > 0:15:52- He has to remain vigilant.
0:15:53 > 0:15:57- Elliott Hallworth has shown - that he can be a threat.
0:15:59 > 0:16:03- A kick to the head from - the Englishman, and a left-hand jab.
0:16:07 > 0:16:09- A good left from Pederson.
0:16:09 > 0:16:11- A kick to follow and another jab.
0:16:13 > 0:16:16- As I was saying - earlier in the contest...
0:16:16 > 0:16:20- ..there's very little - to separate these two fighters.
0:16:21 > 0:16:26- The K1 welterweight title - will go to the winner.
0:16:29 > 0:16:34- We're in to the final 30 seconds - of the third round.
0:16:40 > 0:16:44- An effective kick from - the Englishman to Pederson's hip.
0:16:44 > 0:16:46- The referee comes - in to separate them.
0:16:48 > 0:16:51- We're approaching - the final 10 seconds.
0:16:54 > 0:16:58- As this round winds down, - they're both going for it...
0:16:58 > 0:17:01- ..to try and impress the judges.
0:17:02 > 0:17:05- The Englishman finished strongly.
0:17:08 > 0:17:12- This is one of the fights - of the night.
0:17:12 > 0:17:18- Both young fighters have given - their all during this bout.
0:17:22 > 0:17:26- The right-hand from Scott Pederson, - effective and strong.
0:17:26 > 0:17:29- Hallworth responds - with a knee to the ribs.
0:17:32 > 0:17:37- A perfect combination - from Scott Pederson.
0:17:37 > 0:17:40- He's in the rhythm now.
0:17:41 > 0:17:44- His timing, - right at the end of the bout...
0:17:45 > 0:17:47- ..will have impressed the judges.
0:17:51 > 0:17:53- It's the end of the fifth round - of five.
0:17:54 > 0:17:58- Not for the first time, - we turn to the judges.
0:17:58 > 0:18:02- In favour of your winner - by unanimous decision...
0:18:02 > 0:18:09- ..and still British K1 champion...
0:18:09 > 0:18:15- ..Scott Pederson.
0:18:18 > 0:18:21- Congratulations to Scott Pederson.
0:18:21 > 0:18:26- We stay with K1, kickboxing, - as local girl Lauren Huxley...
0:18:26 > 0:18:29- ..fights for the European title.
0:18:35 > 0:18:38- My name's Lauren Huxley. - I'm 19 years old.
0:18:38 > 0:18:40- I live in Swansea.
0:18:41 > 0:18:46- Last year I weighed 107 kilos - and I'm now down to 64.5.
0:18:46 > 0:18:49- Quite significant - weight loss really.
0:18:49 > 0:18:51- A lot of confidence in myself.
0:18:52 > 0:18:55- Discipline, aiming for something - and achieving...
0:18:56 > 0:18:59- ..that weight loss - made me feel better about myself.
0:19:00 > 0:19:04- It's a massive opportunity, - a European title.
0:19:04 > 0:19:08- I'm 19 years old. I've got plenty - of years of fighting ahead of me.
0:19:08 > 0:19:11- Fighting for an European title at 19 - means everything.
0:19:11 > 0:19:14- I've put everything into training.
0:19:14 > 0:19:17- When it comes to fight day, - everyone will see that.
0:19:18 > 0:19:22- We're both good fighters. She has - more of a kickboxing background.
0:19:23 > 0:19:27- We like to come forward, we like - to throw. It'll be a good one.
0:19:28 > 0:19:33- Lauren's opponent is Sarah Worsfold - from the Falcon team in Essex.
0:19:34 > 0:19:37- She's seven years older - and more experienced.
0:19:43 > 0:19:45- Good kicks from Huxley...
0:19:45 > 0:19:50- ..but Worsfold responds strongly.
0:19:55 > 0:19:59- The Essex girl is controlling - the centre of the cage.
0:19:59 > 0:20:03- She's combining punches - with effective kicks.
0:20:06 > 0:20:10- Lauren Huxley is in defensive mode - during this round.
0:20:11 > 0:20:14- Another kick to the ribs.
0:20:19 > 0:20:22- Huxley attempts a kick but misses.
0:20:23 > 0:20:26- Worsfold is on the front foot.
0:20:26 > 0:20:29- An effective right to the head.
0:20:29 > 0:20:33- Huxley tries to respond - with a left knee to the ribs.
0:20:33 > 0:20:36- That was an effective, - accurate kick.
0:20:42 > 0:20:44- 50 seconds of the first round to go.
0:20:44 > 0:20:49- An effective right hand from Huxley - landing on Worsfold's face.
0:20:50 > 0:20:54- There's the kick that rocked Huxley.
0:20:57 > 0:21:01- Sarah Worsfold, - once again on the front foot...
0:21:01 > 0:21:04- ..controlling - the centre of the ring.
0:21:04 > 0:21:07- She's keeping Huxley - close to the cage wall.
0:21:12 > 0:21:14- The knee goes in from Worsfold.
0:21:14 > 0:21:16- The referee separates them.
0:21:21 > 0:21:25- Less than a minute to go - in the penultimate round.
0:21:26 > 0:21:31- This contest is for the - European light welterweight title.
0:21:36 > 0:21:38- They trade kicks.
0:21:39 > 0:21:43- That saps the energy and strength - from the legs.
0:21:46 > 0:21:51- Another effective kick - from Worsfold.
0:21:55 > 0:21:57- She's controlled most of this round.
0:21:58 > 0:22:01- She's keeping Huxley with her back - to the side of the cage.
0:22:09 > 0:22:12- Huxley is trying - to stand her ground.
0:22:13 > 0:22:17- Sarah Worsfold has been - the most attacking of the two.
0:22:18 > 0:22:24- She's been kicking effectively - throughout the contest.
0:22:26 > 0:22:30- That's the end of the fourth round. - One more round to go.
0:22:35 > 0:22:38- Worsfold is still on the front foot.
0:22:38 > 0:22:40- She's showing her experience.
0:22:40 > 0:22:44- As I said earlier in the bout, - she's seven years older than Huxley.
0:22:44 > 0:22:47- She has more experience in the cage.
0:22:47 > 0:22:50- A clean left jab.
0:22:50 > 0:22:53- She's finishing - this contest strongly.
0:22:53 > 0:22:55- Ten seconds to go.
0:22:57 > 0:23:00- In fairness, - Huxley hasn't given up...
0:23:00 > 0:23:04- ..but she's been caught - by numerous clean punches.
0:23:04 > 0:23:06- There's the hooter.
0:23:06 > 0:23:08- We go to the judges' cards.
0:23:10 > 0:23:17- Your winner by split decision and - now the IKF European K1 Champion...
0:23:17 > 0:23:24- ..in the blue corner, - Sarah Worsfold.
0:23:27 > 0:23:32- Let's hear it for a very valiant - runner-up, Lauren Huxley.
0:23:36 > 0:23:39- I'm emotional - whether I win, lose or draw.
0:23:39 > 0:23:43- The crowd's always there for me, - I've got plenty of supporters.
0:23:43 > 0:23:46- They've come out to watch me lose.
0:23:46 > 0:23:48- Yeah...
0:23:48 > 0:23:50- Sorry.
0:23:53 > 0:23:58- Four weeks ago, the disappointment - was evident for Rory Evans...
0:23:59 > 0:24:01- ..after his loss on Y Ffeit.
0:24:01 > 0:24:06- Tonight he's back and determined - to make up for that loss.
0:24:07 > 0:24:08- .
0:25:17 > 0:25:22- The Welshman - is in a strong attacking position.
0:25:25 > 0:25:28- You can hear Chris Rees' voice - in the background.
0:25:29 > 0:25:31- He's Evans' coach.
0:25:36 > 0:25:38- A solid blow with the left.
0:25:38 > 0:25:39- Holdham has turned him.
0:25:42 > 0:25:45- Holdham is wrestling - for the attacking position.
0:25:45 > 0:25:47- He's on Rory Evans' back.
0:25:59 > 0:26:02- This is quite a wrestle - between them on the canvas.
0:26:04 > 0:26:08- Both are getting the better - of the other every now and then.
0:26:09 > 0:26:11- Holdham went for the kimura.
0:26:17 > 0:26:21- Rory Evans tries to rise - onto his two feet.
0:26:25 > 0:26:26- Holdham's got him!
0:26:26 > 0:26:30- He managed to lock Rory Evans' arm.
0:26:31 > 0:26:36- That's how he lost at Ffwrnes - a month ago.
0:26:38 > 0:26:41- Holdham locked Rory Evans' arm.
0:26:41 > 0:26:44- The Englishman takes the victory.
0:26:49 > 0:26:52- Devastated to lose - two on the bounce.
0:26:52 > 0:26:55- I've got a losing record now - so devastated.
0:26:55 > 0:26:59- Two arm bars on the trot - - who'd have thought it?
0:26:59 > 0:27:01- It happens, I suppose.
0:27:02 > 0:27:06- Let's review the rest - of the night's action.
0:27:06 > 0:27:10- With a name like Tom Jones - and coming from the Valleys...
0:27:10 > 0:27:13- ..you would expect support - at the Grand Theatre.
0:27:13 > 0:27:17- After 54 seconds of the second - round, Tom lined up his next hit.
0:27:27 > 0:27:30- Brett Johns - was in Aidan James' corner...
0:27:31 > 0:27:34- ..who was eager for the fight - to happen on the floor.
0:27:34 > 0:27:39- Cinderella Man Ashley Williams was - an awkward fighter on his feet...
0:27:39 > 0:27:42- ..but on the floor, - James was in complete control.
0:27:43 > 0:27:45- James with a ground and pound - victory...
0:27:45 > 0:27:48- ..in his debut professional bout.
0:27:51 > 0:27:53- The height difference was evident.
0:27:54 > 0:27:56- This fight - also went to the floor...
0:27:56 > 0:27:59- ..and it was over - in a minute and 37 seconds.
0:27:59 > 0:28:04- Jason Jenkins' triangle choke - squeezed a submission from Evans.
0:28:07 > 0:28:11- There was anticipation for - this Swansea mechanic's appearance.
0:28:12 > 0:28:16- Another member of the - Chris Rees Academy, Elliott Thomas.
0:28:19 > 0:28:23- Elliott Thomas searches - for an attacking position...
0:28:23 > 0:28:25- ..against the Frenchman.
0:28:25 > 0:28:27- He's working hard to do so.
0:28:27 > 0:28:30- Emerich Rouille - is a slippery character.
0:28:33 > 0:28:36- The Frenchman - has seen half a chance.
0:28:36 > 0:28:39- He's trying to lock - Elliott Thomas' foot.
0:28:39 > 0:28:41- Thomas escapes the hold.
0:28:45 > 0:28:50- He goes for both legs. - The Frenchman is pinned to the wall.
0:28:50 > 0:28:54- Thomas gets him down. - That must have impressed the judges.
0:29:00 > 0:29:03- Thomas controls from the side.
0:29:04 > 0:29:06- He's locked the arm.
0:29:07 > 0:29:09- The Frenchman with the submission.
0:29:10 > 0:29:16- Elliott Thomas wins - the Adrenalin amateur MMA title.
0:29:17 > 0:29:21- He's over the moon.
0:29:24 > 0:29:27- Elliott, - nice belt around your waist.
0:29:27 > 0:29:30- Happy with the performance - in front of your home fans?
0:29:31 > 0:29:35- The performance could have been - better. It's never perfect.
0:29:35 > 0:29:39- To get the win with a finish - was worth everything.
0:29:39 > 0:29:43- This is the stuff you dream of. - This isn't every day.
0:29:44 > 0:29:47- I was watching the fight, - a great takedown.
0:29:47 > 0:29:51- I didn't quite see - how that submission came.
0:29:51 > 0:29:56- It's almost like a barred arm, - a shoulder and elbow lock.
0:29:56 > 0:29:59- His hand was there...
0:30:00 > 0:30:02- ..I couldn't not take it.
0:30:02 > 0:30:04- It was there.
0:30:04 > 0:30:06- A quick word about the next fight.
0:30:06 > 0:30:09- Phil Raeburn is the man - who got you into MMA.
0:30:09 > 0:30:12- I had no background in martial arts.
0:30:12 > 0:30:16- A lot of people come from a judo - or boxing background.
0:30:16 > 0:30:18- I come from nothing at all.
0:30:18 > 0:30:23- As I said, I knew Phil Raeburn - for years before I got into MMA...
0:30:23 > 0:30:26- ..and he put a post up - on social media saying...
0:30:26 > 0:30:30- .."Anybody who wants to - come training, come along."
0:30:30 > 0:30:33- I turned up - and haven't stopped training since.
0:30:33 > 0:30:37- It's been four and a half years - of hard work to get here.
0:30:37 > 0:30:39- This makes every single day...
0:30:39 > 0:30:43- ..and every single hard time - worth it tenfold.
0:30:43 > 0:30:47- You're a local hero and - I'll talk about Phil Raeburn next.
0:30:47 > 0:30:50- Elliott's a local hero - and here's another.
0:30:50 > 0:30:54- This man is making a difference - to people's lives.
0:31:00 > 0:31:02- I'm Phil Raeburn.
0:31:02 > 0:31:05- I'm from Penclawdd in Swansea.
0:31:05 > 0:31:08- I've done mixed martial arts...
0:31:08 > 0:31:10- ..for the last...
0:31:11 > 0:31:12- ..14 years.
0:31:15 > 0:31:17- I've had problems all my life.
0:31:17 > 0:31:21- When I was younger, - I was the naughty kid in the class.
0:31:22 > 0:31:24- I weren't naughty on purpose.
0:31:25 > 0:31:30- I'd have adrenaline rushes and - I'd have the urge to do something.
0:31:32 > 0:31:36- As I got older, it got from going up - and being hyperactive...
0:31:36 > 0:31:41- ..to having one crash when I was 14, - which was down and I was really ill.
0:31:41 > 0:31:44- When I was 21, - I had another bad low.
0:31:44 > 0:31:47- I was stuck in my room - for eight months...
0:31:47 > 0:31:51- ..talking to myself inside my head - which was frightening.
0:31:52 > 0:31:55- Basically, as I've got older, - it's got worse.
0:31:55 > 0:31:57- It flips, - I'm happy, sad, happy, sad.
0:31:57 > 0:32:00- Constantly changing, never the same.
0:32:01 > 0:32:05- I went all them years, - up until I was 30...
0:32:05 > 0:32:09- ..just battling it, - not knowing what was going on.
0:32:12 > 0:32:14- They said, "It's got to be bipolar."
0:32:14 > 0:32:19- Bipolar ADHD and a - personality disorder when I was 17.
0:32:20 > 0:32:22- MMA is training in itself.
0:32:22 > 0:32:26- It just, it's so much easier - when you're training.
0:32:26 > 0:32:30- You go into the gym, - I don't forget about it fully...
0:32:30 > 0:32:33- ..but when I'm in the gym - I've got a job to do.
0:32:34 > 0:32:39- I'm kind of like, it kind of goes - away but it won't go away fully.
0:32:39 > 0:32:43- It goes to a stage when I can just - hit the pads, move and grapple.
0:32:43 > 0:32:47- I'm so engrossed in what I'm doing, - it's not in my face.
0:32:48 > 0:32:53- I'm able to enjoy myself and have - a break, a break from myself really.
0:32:56 > 0:32:59- The most important thing for me - is the more followers I get...
0:32:59 > 0:33:01- ..the more awareness I can spread.
0:33:01 > 0:33:04- The more awareness I spread, - the more followers I get.
0:33:04 > 0:33:09- It shows people all over the world - that you can fight your illness.
0:33:09 > 0:33:12- You don't have to be confined - to your own mind.
0:33:12 > 0:33:16- If I can get to - where I want to be helping others...
0:33:16 > 0:33:19- ..that's worth more to me - than anything else.
0:33:21 > 0:33:26- Raeburn in red. - Frenchman Cosmin Tutu in black.
0:33:29 > 0:33:32- An attacking start from Raeburn.
0:33:32 > 0:33:37- He's happy to fight on his feet.
0:33:37 > 0:33:46- Frenchman Tutu is an able fighter - standing up or on the canvas.
0:33:47 > 0:33:49- Raeburn will have to be vigilant.
0:33:49 > 0:33:53- He mentioned earlier that - he's originally from Penclawdd...
0:33:53 > 0:33:56- ..but he's been training - with SBG in Ireland.
0:33:57 > 0:33:59- The head coach is John Kavanagh...
0:33:59 > 0:34:02- ..and it's the same team - as MMA star Conor McGregor.
0:34:12 > 0:34:17- Raeburn is trying to release - himself from Tutu's grip.
0:34:17 > 0:34:21- He's managed to do so. - The Frenchman targets his foot.
0:34:21 > 0:34:25- He's trying to lock the foot - with his left arm.
0:34:25 > 0:34:29- He's trying to fend off Raeburn - with his right foot.
0:34:33 > 0:34:35- The Frenchman goes for the knee.
0:34:36 > 0:34:39- Raeburn has to work hard - to get himself free.
0:34:39 > 0:34:41- He's managed to do just that.
0:34:41 > 0:34:46- He's landing numerous clean blows - with his right hand.
0:34:48 > 0:34:52- The Frenchman defends himself - even though he's on his back.
0:34:52 > 0:34:55- He's using his legs - to defend himself.
0:34:55 > 0:34:58- These were - clean, points-scoring blows.
0:35:04 > 0:35:08- Ten seconds to go - of the opening round to go.
0:35:08 > 0:35:12- Raeburn controls from the side. - Tutu wriggles free.
0:35:15 > 0:35:17- The hooter's been blown...
0:35:17 > 0:35:19- ..at the end of the opening round.
0:35:19 > 0:35:23- Catch the rest of this contest - after the break.
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0:37:23 > 0:37:25- Raeburn on his knees on the canvas.
0:37:26 > 0:37:29- Tutu's trying to control him.
0:37:29 > 0:37:30- Raeburn shows his strength - by trying to stand up.
0:37:30 > 0:37:32- Fighting is in general, and life.
0:37:33 > 0:37:37- Brett Johns, what's your opinion - of Phil Raeburn's fight?
0:37:38 > 0:37:41- It was nice to see him - wearing the belt.
0:37:41 > 0:37:46- He's out in Ireland, - training with Conor McGregor's team.
0:37:46 > 0:37:50- John Kavanagh, - one of the world's best coaches.
0:37:51 > 0:37:54- He used to train with me in Swansea.
0:37:54 > 0:37:57- It's nice to see Raeburn - wearing the belt.
0:37:57 > 0:37:58- He was up against a good fighter.
0:37:58 > 0:38:00- He was up against a good fighter.- - Cosmin Tutu. What a name!
0:38:00 > 0:38:03- You have to be hard - with a name like that!
0:38:06 > 0:38:08- You said it, Brett!
0:38:08 > 0:38:11- We have one fight left, - the main event.
0:38:16 > 0:38:18- I'm Mike Edwards.
0:38:18 > 0:38:20- I'm from Maesteg.
0:38:21 > 0:38:24- I started MMA around 13 years ago.
0:38:24 > 0:38:26- Started in traditional jiu-jitsu.
0:38:27 > 0:38:30- A cage fighting event came up - about two weeks in.
0:38:31 > 0:38:35- The guy asked me, - "Do you fancy stepping in the cage?"
0:38:35 > 0:38:37- I didn't know nothing.
0:38:37 > 0:38:41- I was in the changing rooms looking - at the fire exits thinking...
0:38:41 > 0:38:43- .."Will anybody miss me if I run?"
0:38:45 > 0:38:49- I won a British title - and stopped fighting...
0:38:50 > 0:38:52- ..after I had a mental illness.
0:38:56 > 0:38:59- With MMA, - it's great because I've got bipolar.
0:38:59 > 0:39:02- I get fed up, - I get into something so much...
0:39:02 > 0:39:04- ..that I get fed up of it.
0:39:04 > 0:39:07- Because I do MMA, I can alternate - between martial arts.
0:39:07 > 0:39:10- If I get fed up of BJJ, - I can do boxing.
0:39:10 > 0:39:14- I train them all but I can - concentrate on one and be happy.
0:39:14 > 0:39:17- If I get fed up, - I move on to the next one.
0:39:18 > 0:39:20- MMA helps a lot - with mental health issues.
0:39:22 > 0:39:26- This is a comeback fight for me. - I've had four and a half years off.
0:39:27 > 0:39:31- This is a comeback to the cage. - I'm really looking forward to it.
0:39:32 > 0:39:37- Mike Edwards steps into the ring - for the first time in years.
0:39:37 > 0:39:41- German Daniel Konecke - is his opponent.
0:39:41 > 0:39:44- The Welshman - is three pounds heavier.
0:39:48 > 0:39:51- Edwards tries to control - the centre of the ring.
0:39:51 > 0:39:54- He's keeping Konecke - against the side.
0:39:54 > 0:39:58- The German manages to get Edwards - to the canvas.
0:39:58 > 0:40:02- Edwards spreads his body - sufficiently.
0:40:05 > 0:40:10- He's searching for a choke - but he can't get the hold.
0:40:13 > 0:40:15- A good move from Daniel Konecke.
0:40:15 > 0:40:19- He takes Edwards down to the canvas.
0:40:24 > 0:40:27- He's trying to control - from the side.
0:40:29 > 0:40:32- He's using the cage wall - to his advantage.
0:40:32 > 0:40:36- Some hefty blows to the head.
0:40:36 > 0:40:39- Some elbows are connecting too.
0:40:40 > 0:40:45- The referee tells him to let go - of the side of the cage.
0:40:45 > 0:40:49- He has no right to hold on. - Another hefty blow is landed.
0:40:52 > 0:40:54- The German controls from the side.
0:40:54 > 0:40:58- He's trying to open a gap - and sees an opportunity.
0:40:58 > 0:41:00- He's also landed a few elbows too.
0:41:01 > 0:41:07- Edwards will have to work hard to - release himself from this position.
0:41:07 > 0:41:10- He has to defend himself.
0:41:10 > 0:41:13- The German - is in the attacking position.
0:41:14 > 0:41:16- The fists are flying in.
0:41:16 > 0:41:20- They'll score points and they're - creating problems for the Welshman.
0:41:21 > 0:41:25- The punches are landing, - they're clean.
0:41:26 > 0:41:29- Edwards is trying his best - to defend himself.
0:41:29 > 0:41:32- He's struggling to do so - at the moment.
0:41:38 > 0:41:40- Konecke is in complete control.
0:41:42 > 0:41:44- An elbow goes in.
0:41:50 > 0:41:55- Edwards has to work hard - to get out of this position.
0:41:59 > 0:42:01- He's trying his best.
0:42:04 > 0:42:07- The punches - are still connecting with his head.
0:42:14 > 0:42:16- Mike Edwards looks very tired.
0:42:17 > 0:42:20- He's taken a number of blows.
0:42:20 > 0:42:23- He's finding it difficult - to defend himself.
0:42:23 > 0:42:26- Konecke has controlled this bout.
0:42:26 > 0:42:30- The punches are starting - to become relentless.
0:42:30 > 0:42:35- There's another two minutes to go - in this first round.
0:42:39 > 0:42:41- The body blows.
0:42:41 > 0:42:43- The elbow to the face.
0:42:46 > 0:42:49- Edwards is trying to defend himself.
0:42:49 > 0:42:52- The blood is pouring from his face.
0:42:53 > 0:42:56- There's blood on his shoulder - and on the canvas.
0:42:56 > 0:43:03- The referee steps in. Mike Edwards - unable to defend himself.
0:43:03 > 0:43:08- The victory for Daniel Konecke - from Germany.
0:43:12 > 0:43:16- Just made a mistake - of not clearing his arms.
0:43:16 > 0:43:20- He was very tenacious - on the takedown.
0:43:20 > 0:43:24- I should have cleared his arms - before trying to go around the back.
0:43:25 > 0:43:28- Got on top - and he has good hips, heavy hips.
0:43:28 > 0:43:31- His ground and pound - was pretty solid.
0:43:31 > 0:43:34- So, yeah, - all hats off to him really.
0:43:34 > 0:43:39- Mike Edwards hasn't been in the cage - for four and a half years.
0:43:39 > 0:43:42- He won't be happy - with that performance.
0:43:43 > 0:43:46- No, he won't. - He's been training really hard.
0:43:46 > 0:43:50- When I was growing up watching MMA, - Mike Edwards was the man.
0:43:50 > 0:43:54- Even though he's lost, - he's still the main man for me.
0:43:54 > 0:43:58- He's helped me a lot over the years. - He will be disappointed.
0:43:58 > 0:44:01- What are your thoughts - on the night as a whole?
0:44:01 > 0:44:06- We talked about the card - and all the titles on it.
0:44:06 > 0:44:09- What's your impression of the night?
0:44:09 > 0:44:11- It's been a great night.
0:44:11 > 0:44:14- James Walsh - put a great card together...
0:44:15 > 0:44:17- ..and all the fights were good.
0:44:17 > 0:44:21- It's a great finale - to this series of Y Ffeit...
0:44:21 > 0:44:25- ..and I'm glad I was able - to be part of the team.
0:44:25 > 0:44:30- Thank you, Brett. What a night - we've had in the Grand Theatre.
0:44:31 > 0:44:33- A night of heroic fighting.
0:44:33 > 0:44:38- Some fighters followed the script, - others ripped it to shreds.
0:44:38 > 0:44:42- This stage hasn't seen so much drama - for many a year.
0:44:42 > 0:44:45- From Y Ffeit team, - goodnight for now.
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