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O'Neill's stunning armbar shocks UFC 331 crowd
19 Sep
Summary
- Casey O'Neill secured a comeback armbar submission victory.
- She reversed a difficult position to win in the first round.
- O'Neill called for a fight with top 10 flyweight Maycee Barber.
Casey O'Neill showcased her contender potential at UFC 331 with a remarkable submission victory against Eduarda Moura. The flyweight prospect faced early adversity when Moura secured an off-balance takedown and applied pressure with ground strikes and an anaconda choke attempt. However, O'Neill remained composed, expertly escaping the dangerous submission.
Demonstrating exceptional skill, O'Neill transitioned with a powerful leg elevation into a fight-ending armbar submission that forced Moura to tap at 3:22 of the first round. This win extends O'Neill's current streak to three consecutive victories, including back-to-back finishes.
In her post-fight interview, O'Neill expressed her ambition by calling for a bout with Maycee Barber, a prominent fighter within the top 10 of the flyweight division. This victory solidifies O'Neill's status as a dark horse contender.
