26 June 2024
S4C will show MMA fighter Brett Johns' fight live from the United States on Friday 28 June on S4C Clic, YouTube and Facebook from 11.00pm.
The fighter from Pontarddulais takes on the American Tyler Diamond in the PFL Regular Season.
The fight will be held at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Brett is fighting in the Featherweight division, and is competing for the chance to reach the end of season championships, where each Division champion will win a prize of $1m.
This will be his second fight in the PFL this year following his loss via unanimous decision against Timur Khizriev in April.
Brett's preparations are going well, and he's feeling confident.
Brett said:
"It's going great - last time it didn't go to plan but now we've got a second chance to go through. It does look slim, but there is still a chance - when you put a million dollars down, it gives you enough confidence to go and try to win the money.
"The fact that it's on S4C is a huge thing for the sport...Last year, I was in a bad place mentally…And seeing where I am now, it's a huge thing and I'm grateful to S4C that they will be showing it."
"There are a lot of things that have happened in my life now that have given me confidence to go through to the next fight and I can't wait. Last time I was more nervous but this time, I can't wait!"
After a challenging period last year suffering with injuries and a miscarriage, Brett and his family are looking forward to the next chapter in his professional and personal life.
Brett and his wife Carys have recently welcomed a new baby into the family:
"It has completely changed my mindset before the fight - I'm so grateful. It's a new focus and I think that's what I needed last year...It's like a fresh slate."
Following the live broadcast of the fight on Friday night, it will be possible to see all the action again on a special programme on S4C on Saturday 29th June at 21:00.
Presenting the fight from the USA will be Owain Gwynedd and Gareth Roberts will be commentating from the studio. Joining them are the MMA expert Euros Jones Evans and MMA trainer Greg Creel.
This is part of a full weekend of sport on S4C including the Llanelli Triathlon, the first stages of the Tour de France and the Spain v Wales match in the WXV rugby competition.
