{"id":14965,"date":"2016-11-22T13:08:00","date_gmt":"2016-11-22T13:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=14965"},"modified":"2016-11-22T13:08:00","modified_gmt":"2016-11-22T13:08:00","slug":"ones-wales-ufc-history-made","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2016\/11\/22\/ones-wales-ufc-history-made\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cThis one\u2019s for you Wales\u201d – how UFC history was made"},"content":{"rendered":"

ULTIMATE Fighting Championship history was made over the weekend, with the first fighters from Wales winning their debut bouts.
\nAs we reported last week<\/a>, UFC is a mixed martial arts cage fight where contestants are matched by weight, they enter an eight-sided cage called the Octagon\u00a0and have to\u00a0defeat their opponents by knockout, submission or judges\u2019 decision.
\nFights are shown around the world and audiences for the biggest fights number in the millions. UFC is\u00a0known for its bloody action and minimal rules.
\nJack \u201cHammer\u201d Marshman and Brett \u201cThe Pikey\u201d Johns entered the Octagon in Belfast, Northern Ireland at Fight Night 99, but neither had an easy first fight.<\/p>\n

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Wales go 2-0 in the UFC ??? #TeamMarshman #TeamJohns<\/a><\/p>\n

A photo posted by Brett Johns (@brettjohnsmma) on Nov 21, 2016 at 10:36am PST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Johns\u2019 excitement was clear as he entered the arena screaming \u201cCome on!\u201d before facing off against South Korea\u2019s Kwan Ho Kwak.
\nJohns had a height and reach advantage over his opponent which he used to great effect as he pinned Kwak against the side of the Octagon.
\nUsing his arsenal of Judo moves, Johns slammed Kwak repeatedly into the floor, dominating the first round.
\nAt the start of the second round, Johns\u2019 ran into the centre, leading with an uppercut, leaving Kwak looking shaken.
\nSending a knee into the South Korean\u2019s chest, Johns showed that surprise truly is an art form with feints that caught Kwak off guard.
\nBy the end of the round, Kwak struggled to his feet but came back hard in the third with a flurry of punches.
\nWith a well-timed grab, Johns had it all back on his terms, slamming Kwak down again and again.
\nAn exhausted-looking Johns was declared the winner by judges\u2019 decision and in his post-match interview he asked for \u201csomeone a bit easier next time\u201d.<\/p>\n

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This ones for you wales \ud83d\ude42 ??? #Wales #Swansea #Pontarddulais #UFC #UFCFightNight99 #ufcfighter<\/a><\/p>\n

A photo posted by Brett Johns (@brettjohnsmma) on Nov 19, 2016 at 11:52am PST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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First Welshman! First Win! @36Johns<\/a> gets the decision at #UFCBelfast<\/a>! ? https:\/\/t.co\/Ws04MC6mZM<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) November 19, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Marshman entered the arena draped in a Welsh flag, shaking fans\u2019 hands on the way round. He looked a lot calmer than Johns.
\nSweden\u2019s Magnus Cedenblad, Marshman\u2019s opponent, dominated the first round circling the Welshman for some time before leading with a high kick to the head.
\nCedenblad fell as Marshman landed a powerful left hook to the side of the Swede\u2019s head before quickly scrambling on top of the Welshman.
\nPinned against the cage, Marshman struggled to his feet but was quickly taken down again.
\nProtecting his face, Marshman struggled for the rest of the round to keep up his guard and avoid blows to his bloodied face.
\nGoing into the second round, Marshman looked tired but managed to dodge Cedenblad\u2019s kicks.
\nCedenblad failed to use his increased height and reach over Marshman to his advantage, stepping in too close and receiving multiple hits in return.
\nWith an overhand right Marshman managed to daze Cedenblad, but was quickly pulled down against the cage.
\nThis time Marshman managed to get himself back on his feet.
\nPushing Cedenblad against the side, he knocked him to the ground with one powerful punch.
\nMarshman rained down blow after blow, climbing on top to finish Cedenblad with hammer fists.
\nThe judges declared a bloodied and exhausted Marshman the winner by knockout.<\/p>\n

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The Welsh have arrived!! ? Congrats both @36Johns<\/a> & @jackmarshman<\/a> at #UFCBelfast<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/l4VKUTei7k<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) November 20, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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WOW!! This place erupts as @JackMarshman<\/a> gets the win at #UFCBelfast<\/a>!! https:\/\/t.co\/2eR8LyAf9s<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) November 19, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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