Demetrious Johnson Faces Miguel Torres at UFC 130

It's no longer Miguel Torres vs Brad Pickett, as Demetrious Johnson steps in for the latter at the upcoming UFC 130: Edgar vs Maynard 3.
After Brad Pickett pulled out from his UFC 130 match due to undisclosed injury, Miguel Torres will now face Demetrious Johnson at the said event. That said, Renan Barao – Demetrious Johnson’s supposed opponent for the event – will now have to wait for another opponent.
Both Miguel Torres and Demetrious Johnson carries a unanimous decision win over Antonio Banuelos and Norifumi Yamamoto, respectively, during their debuts at UFC 126. Their match is expected to air on Spike TV’s live prelims, leading to the UFC 130 pay-per-view.
UFC 130 will highlight a lightweight title rematch between Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard. The event will take place on May 28 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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