Johnson lands rare Scottish twister at UFC 330, credits Patchy Mix for teaching him the move

Charles Johnson submitted Eduardo Henrique with a Scottish twister at UFC 330 in Philadelphia, earning a performance bonus for one of the rarer finishes seen in the octagon. Johnson weathered an aggressive early spell from Henrique before finding the grappling exchange he needed to execute the move.

The Scottish twister is a variation of the traditional twister submission, demanding precise control of the opponent’s waist and torso. For Johnson, it was anything but an improvised desperation move — he credited former Bellator bantamweight champion Patrick “Patchy” Mix with teaching him the technique.

“I hit that at least once or twice a week on people in practice, so it’s just about getting there,” Johnson said at the post-fight press conference. “Patchy Mix actually showed me that move, so I’m gonna give him his flowers, man.”

Johnson is primarily regarded as a striker, making the submission finish all the more striking. His willingness to pursue the grappling route when the opportunity arose reflects the kind of well-rounded game that has kept him competitive at the top level of the flyweight division.

The win improves Johnson’s record to 20-9. He has now fought four times in 2026 and has alternated between wins and losses across his last seven bouts — a run that nonetheless includes a notable knockout victory over reigning flyweight champion Joshua Van. Van is scheduled to defend his title at the next numbered UFC event, a fight that Johnson’s win keeps him in the conversation around.