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‘Mighty Mouse’ Trapped in COVID-19 Limbo

Former Ultimate Fighting Championship 125-pound titleholder Demetrious Johnson was in the middle of a training camp in preparation for his One Championship Infinity 1 showdown with flyweight kingpin Adriano Moraes when the COVID-19 pandemic brought a sudden halt to his efforts. AMC Pankration, where “Mighty Mouse” trains in Woodville, Washington, closed its doors under government order, and One Championship was forced to cancel its event. Johnson nevertheless remains positive.

“We can’t control the world, right?” Johnson told Sherdog.com. “I don’t see any reason to be negative.