Despite broken leg, UFC’s Demetrious Johnson expects a speedy return

Early in the second round of his recent UFC 130 fight with Miguel Torres, Demetrious Johnson threw a hard kick that was checked by his opponent.

He instantly knew something was wrong but persevered and ultimately got a close decision victory.

But aft…

Early in the second round of his recent UFC 130 fight with Miguel Torres, Demetrious Johnson threw a hard kick that was checked by his opponent.

He instantly knew something was wrong but persevered and ultimately got a close decision victory.

But after returning to his day job and watching his limb massively swell, he went to the doctor earlier this week and got the bad news: It’s broken.