PHILADELPHIA – The UFC flyweight division continues to deliver in 2026.
On the UFC 330 prelims Saturday at Xfinity Mobile Arena, Charles Johnson topped off a thrilling 130-pound catchweight bout with a third-round Scottish twister submission win over days’ notice fill-in Eduardo Chapolin. The stoppage came at 1:36 of Round 3.
Although Johnson (20-9 MMA, 9-7 UFC) walked away victorious, the win didn’t come easy. Chapolin (15-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC) proved to be a worthy test and will be one UFC fans circle on the bout sheet whenever he returns with a full camp.
Chapolin flowed well in the early stages of the fight, though he fouled Johnson with an illegal knee that resulted in a point deduction from referee Jason Herzog. The second round turned into a bit of a banger, with both men showcasing the elite speed and technical abilities the UFC's lightest male division is known for.
CHARLES JOHNSON TWISTER SUBMISSION
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After the win, Johnson dedicated the performance to Allan Nascimento, the UFC flyweight fighter who died earlier in August from a heart attack. Johnson was originally scheduled to face Nascimento's teammate Jose Ochoa on the card, but Ochoa withdrew earlier in fight week.
Johnson, 35, moves to 3-2 in his most recent five and bounces back from a June submission loss to Asu Almabayev.
Brazil's Chapolin, 30, is a veteran of "The Ultimate Fighter" and Dana White's Contender Series. He took the fight on Tuesday, less than three days before weigh-ins. He was the LFA flyweight champion at the time of his signing.
Up-to-the-minute UFC 330 results include:- Charles Johnson def. Eduardo Chapolin via submission (Scottish twister) – Round 3, 1:36
- Donte Johnson def. Eric McConico via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 1:38
- Tresean Gore def. Vicente Luque via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
- Lucas Fernando def. Rafael Tobias TKO (knee, punches) – Round 3, 1:10
- Neil Magny def. Ramiz Brahimaj via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 3:20
- Jeremiah Wells def. Myktybek Orolbai via technical submission (guillotine choke) – Round 3, 1:24
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC 330 video: Charles Johnson hits Scottish twister on Eduardo Chapolin
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