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.
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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.
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.
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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:
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC 330 video: Charles Johnson hits Scottish twister on Eduardo Chapolin
