3 months ago
UFC 330 brought the violence – and the ***** ps and bruises.
On Thursday, the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission (PSAC) released a full list of medical suspensions issued to the combatants from Saturday's event at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
The highest-profile name to receive a suspension was Islam Makhachev, who the commission diagnosed with a rib contusion, resulting in a 30-day term handed out. Ian Machado Garry, whom he beat by unanimous decision in the main event, did not receive a medical suspension. Neither did co-main event participants Mackenzie Dern and Gillian Robertson.
Three fighters from the undercard are facing indefinite suspensions. Unsurprisingly, Tresean Gore, who lost at least one tooth as the result of a Vicente Luque flying knee, is among that bunch. Eduardo Chapolin and Ramiz Brahimaj are also now on indefinite suspensions as a result of their finish losses.
Check out a full list of PSAC medical suspensions below. It's important to note that in most cases, fighters can return sooner than the duration ***** igned to them, as long as they are cleared by a proper medical professional.
#full
On Thursday, the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission (PSAC) released a full list of medical suspensions issued to the combatants from Saturday's event at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
The highest-profile name to receive a suspension was Islam Makhachev, who the commission diagnosed with a rib contusion, resulting in a 30-day term handed out. Ian Machado Garry, whom he beat by unanimous decision in the main event, did not receive a medical suspension. Neither did co-main event participants Mackenzie Dern and Gillian Robertson.
Three fighters from the undercard are facing indefinite suspensions. Unsurprisingly, Tresean Gore, who lost at least one tooth as the result of a Vicente Luque flying knee, is among that bunch. Eduardo Chapolin and Ramiz Brahimaj are also now on indefinite suspensions as a result of their finish losses.
Check out a full list of PSAC medical suspensions below. It's important to note that in most cases, fighters can return sooner than the duration ***** igned to them, as long as they are cleared by a proper medical professional.
#full
3 months ago
Charles Johnson turned in one of the rarest submissions in UFC history earlier tonight (Sat., Aug. 15, 2026) at UFC 330 LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Penn., as the flyweight veteran spoiled Eduardo Chapolin's Octagon debut with a third-round Scottish twister.
This is only the second Scottish twister in UFC history. The first occurred earlier this year at UFC Vegas 119 courtesy of Murtazali Magomedov (watch it HERE).
Johnson, who was originally expected to fight Jose Ochoa before the latter pulled out, had no issue accepting Chapolin on short notice. Oddsmakers had the flyweight bout almost even, but most expected Chapolin to deliver a memorable UFC debut. Unfortunately for Chapolin, Johnson once again proved he's one of the toughest outs in the division and a true prospect killer Remember, "Inner G" has knockout wins over the likes of Joshua Van and Lone'er Kavanagh.
The fight was an entertaining back-and-forth offering both striking and grappling. Chapolin was deducted a point in the first round for an illegal knee and eye poke, but they weren't enough to stop Johnson from continuing the fight. Good thing he did because Johnson was able to drag Chapolin to deep water and take his back early into the third round. Chapolin dropped to the canvas and during the transition Johnson was able to lock up the twister and force the stoppage. It was sensational.
Check out the video highlights below:
#twister #history
This is only the second Scottish twister in UFC history. The first occurred earlier this year at UFC Vegas 119 courtesy of Murtazali Magomedov (watch it HERE).
Johnson, who was originally expected to fight Jose Ochoa before the latter pulled out, had no issue accepting Chapolin on short notice. Oddsmakers had the flyweight bout almost even, but most expected Chapolin to deliver a memorable UFC debut. Unfortunately for Chapolin, Johnson once again proved he's one of the toughest outs in the division and a true prospect killer Remember, "Inner G" has knockout wins over the likes of Joshua Van and Lone'er Kavanagh.
The fight was an entertaining back-and-forth offering both striking and grappling. Chapolin was deducted a point in the first round for an illegal knee and eye poke, but they weren't enough to stop Johnson from continuing the fight. Good thing he did because Johnson was able to drag Chapolin to deep water and take his back early into the third round. Chapolin dropped to the canvas and during the transition Johnson was able to lock up the twister and force the stoppage. It was sensational.
Check out the video highlights below:
#twister #history
3 months ago
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.
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.
#round #division #philadelphia
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.
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.
#round #division #philadelphia
3 months ago
Charles Johnson showed he has more than a few tricks up his sleeve after pulling off the rare Scottish twister submission to dispatch Eduardo Chapolin at UFC 330 on Saturday.
Originally scheduled to face Jose Ochoa until just a few days ago, Chapolin accepted the fight and nearly pulled off the upset after the cracked Johnson with a stiff shot that dropped the veteran flyweight in the second round. But Johnson showed off his signature durability as he bounced back and recovered between rounds.
In the third, Johnson looked like the fresher fighter as he started dishing out punishment until a scramble led to him taking Chapolin's back momentarily. As Chapolin tried to reverse positions, Johnson made him pay by immediately grabbing onto the Scottish twister with the tap coming just seconds later.
The official stoppage came at 1:36 in the third round.
"That's my ****** ," Johnson said about his submission finish. "I've been training diligently. We worked our ****** off. I kind of made him feel he could turn in and I had it."
#chapolin #twister #until #Third
Originally scheduled to face Jose Ochoa until just a few days ago, Chapolin accepted the fight and nearly pulled off the upset after the cracked Johnson with a stiff shot that dropped the veteran flyweight in the second round. But Johnson showed off his signature durability as he bounced back and recovered between rounds.
In the third, Johnson looked like the fresher fighter as he started dishing out punishment until a scramble led to him taking Chapolin's back momentarily. As Chapolin tried to reverse positions, Johnson made him pay by immediately grabbing onto the Scottish twister with the tap coming just seconds later.
The official stoppage came at 1:36 in the third round.
"That's my ****** ," Johnson said about his submission finish. "I've been training diligently. We worked our ****** off. I kind of made him feel he could turn in and I had it."
#chapolin #twister #until #Third
