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Johns was the first Welshman to set foot in the UFC octagon – albeit on the same night as Marshman – when he beat Kwan Ho Kwan in November 2016.<\/p>\n

“I’ve told Oban to enjoy every single second,” said Johns.<\/p>\n

“The way he bounces back from things is absolutely fantastic and this is such a big card to be on for his first fight, but it’s going to suit Oban.<\/p>\n

“Sometimes you’re in such a rush to get out there and fight that you don’t take in the little things – the signing the posters, doing interviews, meeting up with fans.<\/p>\n

“It’s such an amazing experience. To be on such a big card, that’s only going to multiply by 10.”<\/p>\n

Shore, who fights at UFC 301<\/a> in May, is confident Elliott can make his mark quickly in the welterweight division.<\/p>\n

“In two or three years we’ll see him in that top 10,” Shore said.<\/p>\n

“He was always athletic, a good striker, but now he’s the complete package.<\/p>\n

“His wrestling is as good as his striking. If he’s having a 50-50 fight on his feet, he’s so athletic and technical that he can get that takedown, and vice versa.<\/p>\n

“If he wants to keep the fight on the feet, his wrestling defence is a nightmare to get down.<\/p>\n

“He’s on a five-fight win streak now and every fight he’s been getting better and better. He’s got all the tools to do very well in the division.”<\/p>\n

Whatever happens, Elliott is clear he wants to provide motivation to fighters of the future.<\/p>\n

“It would be amazing to inspire the next generation – the same way as I saw Chael Sonnen, Michael Bisping, Conor McGregor, the way they inspired me,” he said.<\/p>\n

“This is just like walking and talking and breathing for me. I’ll go into the Honda Centre and make it the Gangster’s paradise.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Johns was the first Welshman to set foot in the UFC octagon – albeit on the same night as Marshman – when