UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja has expressed his desire to fight Demetrious Johnson, whom he regards as the greatest of all time in the flyweight division. This statement came after his successful title defense at UFC 301, where he and other Brazilian fighters nearly swept the event. Pantoja's interest in a bout with Johnson is a significant point of discussion in the MMA community, especially given Johnson's renowned status in the sport. Meanwhile, the MMA Hour featured various fighters and commentators, including Dan Hardy and Veronica Hardy in-studio, discussions on new UFC gloves that are softer and lighter, and future fight predictions, such as Dan Hardy's belief that Conor McGregor will defeat Michael Chandler at UFC 303 and Paul Hughes signing for the PFL 2025 and 2026 seasons.
Michael Chandler claims Conor McGregor will never want to step 'back into the octagon' after UFC 303 bout https://t.co/LylRzHcDrs
Alexandre Pantoja dreams of fight against flyweight ‘GOAT’ Demetrious Johnson https://t.co/zJv9WgftGI
Alexandre Pantoja Hopes for 'Dream' Fight Against Demetrious Johnson https://t.co/PY2QQvmj4O
Sean O'Malley hopes Michael Chandler knocks Conor McGregor out at UFC 303 after his hero turned villain. https://t.co/RTMSz71652
Alexandre Pantoja wants to fight Demetrious Johnson 😲 #UFC #UFC301 #MMA https://t.co/wA474OGDQi
Alexandre Pantoja states his dream fight matchup: “If I had to dream, I would fight Demetrious Johnson. I have all the respect for him.” “He’s the GOAT, how can I not say that? I think I can say that after two title defences, I can speak a little bit about that you know? I have… https://t.co/KyYhIhgO6P
Alexandre Pantoja vs Demetrious Johnson!!! LFG! Anything that would bring Mighty Mouse home so he can get his rightful flowers would be awesome! #TheMMAHour https://t.co/QlSjbkT3MM
The new #UFC gloves: Softer, lighter, easier to make closed fist. Anyone feeling KO as a result? #TheMMAHour https://t.co/kqjbByw4RY
"The American Diamond" Dustin Poirier now has a chance to finish his story versus MMA's Bloodline. #TheMMAHour https://t.co/W4fScr1t79
Alexandre Pantoja with a hilarious reaction to the results of Demetrious Johnson's poll on who would win a fight between the two of them 😂 @Pantojamma / @MightyMouse / @arielhelwani / #TheMMAHour https://t.co/8CzASsQkkr
Alexandre Pantoja: If you want high level competition you need to fight in the UFC, everybody know about that. #TheMMAHour https://t.co/V9vMyL4kwf
Alexandre Pantoja would like to return in December. #TheMMAHour
UFC flyweight champ Alexandre Pantoja is our final guest of the day on #TheMMAHour ▶️ https://t.co/Q0at3izKgC https://t.co/pGtRG8KCGm
Last guest of the day, Alexandre Pantoja. #TheMMAHour https://t.co/UJ5tNzqXPk https://t.co/5M2wGU8Z5V
Paul Hughes says he is signed to be in the PFL 2025 and 2026 seasons. #TheMMAHour
Paul Hughes joins us LIVE and IN STUDIO on #TheMMAHour ▶️ https://t.co/Q0at3izKgC https://t.co/l17rSf6YHh
Dustin Poirier is asked about the new UFC gloves. #TheMMAHour https://t.co/rGsWLgVhuM
Dustin Poirier up next. #TheMMAHour https://t.co/UJ5tNzqXPk https://t.co/Trx4Z6fNRu
Dustin Poirier is back on #TheMMAHour ▶️ https://t.co/Q0at3izKgC https://t.co/iwhxQNoLlL
After UFC 301 saw Brazilians nearly sweep and Alexandre Pantoja defend his flyweight title, Spencer Kyte (@spencerkyte) ponders who can test the champ’s durability and what should come next for all the winners. https://t.co/pdNvzSu62E
Dan Hardy's retort to the crew's earlier BKFC/PFL discussion. #TheMMAHour https://t.co/M63zytJ04n
Dan Hardy is picking Conor McGregor to beat Michael Chandler at UFC 303. “I can’t underestimate McGregor’s ability. He’s done very special things at very tense and high pressured moments in his career…He has an ability to control and manage and create illusions with range…And… https://t.co/DzLJqz9Pov
Dan Hardy believes Conor McGregor will beat Michael Chandler. #TheMMAHour https://t.co/1rpwfCnCLv
Dan Hardy feels Max Holloway should stay at lightweight and go after the Conor McGregor rematch. "Max has changed for the better as far as athletics goes, whereas Conor has changed for the better as far as [entrepreneurship] goes." ▶️ https://t.co/7a4HPgsuf6 #TheMMAHour https://t.co/sQzydzCR3Q
Dan Hardy talks UFC gloves. #TheMMAHour https://t.co/QB51mYBjiz
Dan Hardy and Veronica Hardy are LIVE and IN STUDIO on #TheMMAHour ▶️ https://t.co/Q0at3iAi6a https://t.co/UcWeVeQU0b
Dan Hardy and Veronica Hardy up first. #TheMMAHour https://t.co/UJ5tNzqXPk https://t.co/LortsSDvF3
What should be the next move for Alexandre Pantoja? 🤔 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/2qokqYp2Qj
#TheMMAHour is live!! 2 p.m.: Dan Hardy and Veronica Hardy in-studio 3 p.m.: Dustin Poirier 3:30 p.m.: Paul Hughes in-studio 4:30 p.m.: Alexandre Pantoja https://t.co/UJ5tNzqXPk
The MMA Hour is back in your life. ▪️Dustin Poirier ▪️Paul Hughes ▪️Alexandre Pantoja ▪️Dan & Veronica Hardy in-studio The long awaited return. @arielhelwani / #TheMMAHour https://t.co/ek6C8Dh0TR
The MMA Hour with Dustin Poirier, Alexandre Pantoja, plus Dan Hardy, Veronica Hardy, and Paul Hughes all in studio https://t.co/jGmwkw34tO
Demetrious Johnson believes Muhammad Mokaev 'can beat' Pantoja next. https://t.co/8z9n8Bj8bO