MMA: Demetrious Johnson relishes 'battling adversity' in his bid to dominate Asia with One Championship

The man nicknamed "Mighty Mouse" now faces another Japanese, Tatsumitsu Wada, in the grand prix semi-final on August 2, 2019. ST PHOTO: ONG WEE KIAT
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SINGAPORE - In Demetrious Johnson's own words, he is "loving every bit" of his time in One Championship since joining from the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in October last year.

Well, maybe except for one thing - the choice of music the mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter gets to pick to accompany him to the cage.

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