Off the again of his spectacular win final evening within the headliner of UFC 310, Alexandre Pantoja’s pursuit of a brilliant battle with Demetrious Johnson subsequent 12 months has already come to a halt — with the previous flyweight kingpin confirming he has no plans to make a return from his latest retirement — disclosing some profitable prior presents to make a comeback.
Taking up Japanese star, Kai Asakura in final evening’s UFC 310 headliner, Brazilian fan-favorite, Pantoja would make reasonably quick work of the previous two-time Rizin FF champion, ending the promotional debutante with a second spherical rear-naked choke of their grudge match.
With the victory, Pantoja turned in his third consecutive victory as flyweight champion within the area of a 12 months, following a pair of prior resolution wins over each contenders, Brandon Royval, and Steve Erceg.
And moreover with final evening’s win, Pantoja joined retired duo, Johnson and former title challenger, Joseph Benvidez — boasting probably the most wins on the flyweight restrict within the UFC.
Providing the Kentucky fan-favorite a possible route again from his retirement earlier this 12 months within the quick aftermath of his win over Asakura, Pantoja claimed he was not the GOAt on the flyweight restrict within the UFC, urging Johnson to make a return to face him.
Demetrious Johnson shuts down UFC return for title battle with Alexandre Pantoja
Nevertheless, on social media following the decision out, former ONE Championship grand prix win and championship holder, Johnson instantly turned down the supply — revealing he was supplied within the area of $2,000,000 to battle sooner or later following his latest retirement.
“Guys I got offered 2 million dollars to fight!!” Demetrious Johnson posted on his official X account. “I turned it down I don’t care to fight anymore YouTube video dropping soon.”
Guys I received supplied 2 million {dollars} to battle!! I turned it down I don’t care to battle anymore YouTube video dropping quickly 😊
— Demetrious Johnson (@MightyMouse) December 8, 2024
