Swansea-born Johns, who was the first Welshman to fight in the UFC when he beat South Korean Kwan Ho Kwak in Belfast in November 2016, believes he is fighting for a new UFC contract. He faces a tough test to get his career back on track against Gravely, 28, who has won 19 of his 26 professional fights, including his last seven bouts. Johns, a former two-time World champion, will fight for the first time in over a year following a serious knee injury sustained in an exciting bantamweight clash with Pedro Munhoz at UFC 227 in LA. Johns, who is a season-ticket holder at the Liberty Stadium and has built up a close friendship with the likes of Swans defender Joe Rodon and former striker Oli McBurnie, visited the Swans training ground at Fairwood following the victory to meet the squad and manager Steve Cooper. Steve Cooper wants Swansea City to showcase the fighting fundamentals they will need if they are to claim victory against Huddersfield this afternoon. Fiercely competitve: The Mascot Grand National And when local pride is at stake, Wolfie has proved he is not one to disappoint after … “So, let’s be committed, be competitive, be ready and back ourselves to play well and win the game.”. I couldn’t even afford a bus ticket to get home from the gym one night, so I slept there for a few weeks. The Swans visit Adams Park for the first time since 2004, looking to build on taking four points from their first two games of the Championship season. This website is © Swansea City Association Football Club Limited 2019. Swansea City fan Brett Johns will have the moral support of the Jack Army on Saturday night when the mixed martial arts fighter takes on American Tony Gravely in North Carolina. "It's going to be a big test," said Johns, who grew up in Pontarddulais. This website is © Swansea City Association Football Club Limited 2019. “You have to be ready to get the better of your direct opponent. I had more of a kicking that day than in any of my fights,’’ he joked. Swansea City has signed a new three-year agreement with Peter Lynn & Partners, which will see the regional law firm retained as the club’s official legal partner. “It’s been tough at times over the years,’’ added Johns. Swansea City head to The Den to take on Millwall seeking to quickly bounce back from their weekend disappointment against Luton. “We are as clear on that message to the players as we are with any of the other stuff. Jake Bidwell has warned Swansea City they must match the energy levels and aggression of Wycombe if they are to continue their unbeaten start to the season this afternoon (12.30pm). The Swansea mascot has a fowl reputation after flinging pork pies on to the pitch to protest against the … Cyril the Swan is a fictional giant swan, the official mascot of Swansea City A.F.C. Steve Cooper wants Swansea City to showcase the fighting fundamentals they will need if they are to claim victory against Huddersfield this afternoon. The fight will be shown live at around 10pm (UK time) on www.ufc.com via a monthly £6.99 pass. After quitting his job as a labourer to turn professional in 2012, he has risen through the MMA ranks after becoming bantamweight champion in both the Cage Warriors and Titan FC formats. You can read our previous features on Brett Johns and his love for the Swans HERE and HERE. Johns took up judo in a club run by his father at the age of four; moved to Brazilian jiu-jitsu at 16 before venturing into MMA with his coach Chris Rees, who remains by his side today. The mascot of Swansea City Football Club has won numerous awards over the years, including being voted one of the best in England by Match of the Day viewers. Steve Cooper felt his Swansea City side had deserved their victory as they edged out Millwall for a 2-1 win at the Liberty Stadium. The Swansea mascot looks amazed as he spots Wayne Rooney in the tunnel ahead of the action on Sunday The youngster gawps at England … His current deal expires after his next two fights. You can subscribe to watch the fight and find more details at UFC.com. Swansea City - Cyril The Swan was a right hard b*stard to be fair... Remembering… the best mascot fight in English football: Cyril the Swan vs Zampa the Lion PREVIOUS Cyril the Swan: Faced a disciplinary hearing after kicking a ball at a Millwall player during a 1998 FA Cup match. I'm feeling the fittest I’ve ever been and I’m going in there to win. Cyril the Swan (Image: EMPICS Sports Photo Agency). The 27-year-old is a season ticket holder at the Liberty Stadium and has built up a close friendship with the likes of Swans defender Joe Rodon and former striker Oli McBurnie. “We won’t take anything for granted,” he said. I’m so excited about the fight. The Swans look to snap a five-match run without a win and close a five-point gap to the play-off places when they host the relegation-threatened Terriers. He’s worked too hard over the years not to give everything again and is determined not to give up without a fight – a real fight. Swansea City's mascot is one of the most popular, or notorious, mascots out there. All rights reserved, Johns will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of his Abertillery-based sparring partner Jack Shore who beat Aaron Phillips on Wednesday night on Fight Island. Swansea City fan and MMA star Brett Johns will swap the Covid-19 lockdown for the show lights of Abu Dhabi on Saturday as he looks to continue his comeback with a second straight victory. It’s a love affair that has stretched back many years with Joe Allen’s goal at Ninian Park in 2009 and Ben Wilmot’s derby winner earlier this season two memories that still stick out for their pure, raw emotion. “It’s a bit of a cliché, but you have to earn the right. I had people trampling all over me during the celebrations. Has been voted best mascot by readers of the Match Of The … The trio were together in the away end at Cardiff City Stadium for the recent South Wales derby before Johns flew out to finish his camp in North Carolina, where he was pictured training in his Swans shirt. His love for fighting is slowly being matched by his love for the Swans – and the Welsh national team. Swansea City is proud to continue supporting the EFL’s charity partner, Mind, for this year’s World Mental Health Day.