Michael Johnson recently landed a spot opposite Edson Barboza in the UFC Fight Night 61 co-main event on Feb. 22 in Brazil. Despite riding a three-fight winning streak, it will, however, have been nearly a year since he last fought by the time Johnson steps into the Octagon in Porto Alegre. And now we know why. SEE ALSO: Edson Barboza vs. Michael Johnson Gets UFC Porto Alegre Co-Main Slot Johnson has been ineligible for the largest part of 2014 due to having been arrested for his involvement in a domestic dispute in Florida, according to UFC officials
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UFC Reinstates Michael Johnson Following Ineligibility Due to April Arrest – MMA Weekly