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One Championship: Demetrious Johnson says ‘I expect more from myself’ after laboured win over Tatsumitsu Wada
- Absence of coach Matt Hume contributes to flat display against Tatsumitsu Wada in Manila – ‘you gotta solve the puzzle on your own’
- ‘Mighty Mouse’ still adapting to height difference in One – ‘I’m fighting guys who are 5’8”, 5’9”, not 5’4”’
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Demetrious Johnson doesn’t need to be told he was not on top of his game on Friday night – there’s no one harder on “Mighty Mouse” than himself.
The former UFC legend put in a flat performance at One Championship’s blockbuster “Dawn of Heroes” show in Manila. But he got the job done with a unanimous decision against Tatsumitsu Wada and moves on to the final of the flyweight grand prix in Tokyo on October 13.
“It was just a very methodical fight,” Johnson said at the post-fight press conference at the Mall of Asia Arena. “I was happy but at the same time I expect more from myself.
“I trained hard and looked for the finish. When I had his back in the third round I tried to throw him up for my arm bar. But I’ve got a lot of ground to cover fighting a dude who’s 5’8”.”
Johnson admitted he was still adapting to the differences between fighting in the UFC and for the Asian MMA organisation, where weight class differences mean he is taking on guys who are a lot bigger.
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