Casey O'Neill
King
Scotland
To return against Fernandes
O'Neill will take on Gabriella Fernandes in a flyweight matchup at UFC Seattle on March 28, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
O'Neill picked up a win against Luana Santos her last time out, but that was all the way back in August of 2024. She remained in the UFC rankings despite the time off, and she now draws an opponent who just broke into the rankings following three consecutive victories. O'Neill will enter with a three-inch reach advantage, as well as a big statistical edge in volume striking.
O'Neill picked up a win against Luana Santos her last time out, but that was all the way back in August of 2024. She remained in the UFC rankings despite the time off, and she now draws an opponent who just broke into the rankings following three consecutive victories. O'Neill will enter with a three-inch reach advantage, as well as a big statistical edge in volume striking.
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Snaps brief losing streak
O'Neill defeated Luana Santos via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26) at UFC 305 on Saturday in Perth, Australia.
ANALYSIS
O'Neill actually found herself as a slight (+115) underdog by the time this fight went off, and she responded with one of her best efforts in quite some time. She completely shut down the grappling game of Santos, allowing just one takedown and spending no real time in a compromising position. On the feet, O'Neill landed a whopping 113 total strikes compared to just 46 from Santos. Casey looked calm and composed, something she struggled with in her prior two bouts, both defeats. This victory should buy O'Neill some time in terms of her roster spot being at risk.
O'Neill actually found herself as a slight (+115) underdog by the time this fight went off, and she responded with one of her best efforts in quite some time. She completely shut down the grappling game of Santos, allowing just one takedown and spending no real time in a compromising position. On the feet, O'Neill landed a whopping 113 total strikes compared to just 46 from Santos. Casey looked calm and composed, something she struggled with in her prior two bouts, both defeats. This victory should buy O'Neill some time in terms of her roster spot being at risk.
Scheduled for UFC 305
O'Neill will fight Tereza Bleda at UFC 305 on Aug. 17, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
The Scottish flyweight will get the chance to get her first win since 2022 after losing by unanimous decision to Jennifer Maia last March and more recently being submitted by Ariane da Silva in December of 2023. O'Neill will take on a less experienced Bleda who sports a 1-1 record, though both women will make their 2024 debut as they enter the octagon in August.
The Scottish flyweight will get the chance to get her first win since 2022 after losing by unanimous decision to Jennifer Maia last March and more recently being submitted by Ariane da Silva in December of 2023. O'Neill will take on a less experienced Bleda who sports a 1-1 record, though both women will make their 2024 debut as they enter the octagon in August.
Struggles continue in Vegas
O'Neill lost to Ariane Lipski via submission (armbar) at 1:18 of Round 2 at UFC 296 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Outside of a few effective low kicks, O'Neill showed next to nothing in a fight she entered as a -175 favorite. She struggled mightily in the striking exchanges between the two women and was unable to get the fight to the mat whenever she found herself in trouble. This was a highly concerning performance on multiple fronts. O'Neill hasn't looked the same since returning from a torn ACL this past March, and she now finds herself in the midst of a two-fight losing streak (and in a whole heap of trouble moving forward). On a slightly more positive note, Casey turned just 27 years of age this past October and is currently the only Australian female fighter on the UFC roster, so she probably has a bit more wiggle room than most.
Outside of a few effective low kicks, O'Neill showed next to nothing in a fight she entered as a -175 favorite. She struggled mightily in the striking exchanges between the two women and was unable to get the fight to the mat whenever she found herself in trouble. This was a highly concerning performance on multiple fronts. O'Neill hasn't looked the same since returning from a torn ACL this past March, and she now finds herself in the midst of a two-fight losing streak (and in a whole heap of trouble moving forward). On a slightly more positive note, Casey turned just 27 years of age this past October and is currently the only Australian female fighter on the UFC roster, so she probably has a bit more wiggle room than most.
Added to UFC 296
O'Neill (undisclosed) will take on Ariane Lipski at UFC 296 on Dec. 16, AgFight reports.
ANALYSIS
O'Neill had with withdraw from her last scheduled bout on Sept. 9 against Viviane Araujo. O'Neill returned from a knee injury the last time she was in the Octagon and was defeated by Jennifer Maia. That was her first loss as a professional and she will hope to keep it that way in December.
O'Neill had with withdraw from her last scheduled bout on Sept. 9 against Viviane Araujo. O'Neill returned from a knee injury the last time she was in the Octagon and was defeated by Jennifer Maia. That was her first loss as a professional and she will hope to keep it that way in December.
Withdraws from Araujo fight
O'Neill will not fight Viviane Araujo in Australia on Sept. 9, according to Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
O'Neill was supposed to fight Araujo at UFC 293 in Sydney. However, the former withdrew because of undisclosed reasons. Now, Araujo will fight Jennifer Maia at UFC Veagas 81 on Oct. 14.
O'Neill was supposed to fight Araujo at UFC 293 in Sydney. However, the former withdrew because of undisclosed reasons. Now, Araujo will fight Jennifer Maia at UFC Veagas 81 on Oct. 14.