Alexandre Pantoja is not happy that Demetrious Johnson has rejected the idea of a big flyweight showdown with him.
The Brazilian would love nothing more than to share the cage with 'Mighty Mouse' in a battle between two of the greatest the division has ever seen.
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Alexandre Pantoja is upset that Demetrious Johnson doesn't want to fight
Last night at UFC 310, inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Alexandre Pantoja put on a sensational performance to defeat Kai Asakura.
Showcasing his always entertaining style, the 34-year-old marched forward with a willingness to get down on his knees to connect with his own brutal punches.
In the second round, Pantoja proved his wrestling was on another level, dragging his rival to the ground before locking in a rear choke to close the show.
In his post-fight interview, 'The Cannibal' took the opportunity to call out Demetrious Johnson for a battle of the legends.
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However, the former UFC and ONE Championship titleholder quickly turned down the offer, saying he didn't need the money, upsetting Pantoja.
At the post-fight press conference he said: “Yes, that's crazy, because it's not about money. I don't fight for money; I fight to prove that I am the best of the best. I think everyone is here to do that. Of course you have to pay your bills and mortgages.
“We are here to find out who is the best of the best; that's what i did tonight. I'm super happy that the UFC is giving me money to defend this title. I can pay my bills and put my kids in a good place.
“But I don't just fight for money. Demetrious Johnson is not about money. It's about who is the best of the best.
'I say that because I see that he is retired. I don't know what his contact is, if he has anything that's keeping him from coming to the UFC.
“But it's about legacy, it's about seeing who is the best. This is why I live. I wake up every day to be the best.”
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Pantoja wasn't the only man to make waves in his interview with Joe Rogan, with Bryce Mitchell also catching the attention of fans.
Following his devastating win over Kron Gracie, 'Thug Nasty' spoke to the beloved commentator and couldn't help but express his regret.
The 30-year-old shared an anecdote about why he loves Rogan before apologizing for a past situation.
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