What a night it was for fans at UFC 310. The main event title fight lived up to expectations, with Alexandre Pantoja defeating Kai Asakura by submission. Pantoja controlled the fight from start to finish, securing the win in the second round. After the victory, the Brazilian fighter called out Demetrious Johnson, stating that he didn’t see anyone in the division as a worthy opponent and wanted him to come out of retirement.
The quick win over the Japanese debutant sparked questions about who will be the next opponent for UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja. However, after successfully defending his 125-pound belt for the third time at UFC 310, Pantoja called out former flyweight champion Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson.
In the post-fight conference, Pantoja said, “But this is something I have to say to you Demetrious Johnson. I’m the GOAT here, if you want to prove you’re the GOAT, come back.”
In response, Johnson posted a YouTube video reviewing the UFC 310 fights and addressing Pantoja’s callout. The former champion said, “My black a** ain’t coming out of retirement. Boys, the bank account is sitting nice and good. At 38 years old, with 11 title defenses, I ain’t coming back.”
⚡️ Demetrious Johnson reacts to Alexandre Pantoja calling him out:
— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) December 8, 2024
“My black a** ain’t coming out of retirement.”😅
🎥 YT @MightyMouse ▫️ pic.twitter.com/lJeJ4GIVHd
Demetrious Johnson Reveals He Rejected $2 Million Fight After Alexandre Pantoja’s Callout
After UFC 310, Pantoja is running out of options for his next flyweight title defense, prompting him to call out Johnson, who retired in 2024. Pantoja secured his third title defense with a second-round submission win over Kai Asakura. However, with no clear contender in sight, the Brazilian looked beyond the UFC’s flyweight division. Johnson, though, responded to the callout on X, revealing,
“Guys I got offered 2 million dollars to fight!! I turned it down, I don’t care to fight anymore. YouTube video dropping soon.”
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Guys I got offered 2 million dollars to fight!! I turned it down I don’t care to fight anymore YouTube video dropping soon 😊
— Demetrious Johnson (@MightyMouse) December 8, 2024
Johnson has dismissed the possibility of a fight with the current flyweight champion, leaving fans even more curious about what’s next for Pantoja in the UFC. The question remains: who will he face next, and what’s in store for the division?
Also Read: How Much Did Alexandre Pantoja Earn For Beating Kai Asakura At UFC 310?
