"What do you want for Christmas?" Pantoja quipped, tying his wish for a fight with Demetrious Johnson to the holiday spirit. However, Johnson's retirement decision leaves Pantoja's hopes unfulfilled.
"The champ ain't coming back," said Johnson, emphasizing his comfortable position following 11 title defenses and a lucrative retirement focused on personal ventures.
Johnson disclosed, "I've been offered $2 million dollars to come and do one fight. And I said absolutely no," highlighting his shift in priorities away from fighting.
Referencing his retirement, Johnson stated, "there comes a point where you sit back and ask yourself, 'why am I fighting?' reflecting a deeper understanding of an athlete's career.
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