Casey O'Neill will face Eduarda Moura. Their bout will take place 19 September 2026 at UFC 331 in Los Angeles, USA.
Casey O'Neill
O'Neill has always had solid striking and unshakeable self-confidence. Even two defeats in a row in 2023 did not dampen her fire, but rather made her even more aggressive. In the upcoming fight, we can expect another attempt to outbox her opponent and break her mentally as early as the first round.
Casey will advance methodically, peppering her opponent with jabs. Once she lands a couple of shots to the head, she will start adding powerful crosses, while also remembering to cover up against counters.
To catch the mobile Brazilian, she will have to bring in kicks to the body and legs. It is important to attack from mid-range, because otherwise Moura will catch her shin and complete a takedown. O'Neill also has to be ready for the clinch against the fence, as Eduarda's wrestling can come into play at any moment.
Eduarda Moura
Eduarda is a versatile athlete who knows how to change the rules of the game in the Octagon at the right moment. That skill will be very useful against O'Neill. Moura must not overestimate herself on the feet and needs to understand that taking Casey to the ground will be extremely difficult.
The Brazilian will get ahead on the scorecards if she beats her opponent for speed. She needs quick one-twos and instant changes of distance so that O'Neill cannot read when it is time to counter. But boxing alone will not be enough to confuse the Scot.
Moura has to keep threatening her lead leg and be willing to trade. Casey will only lose if she feels that her opponent is not afraid of her pressure. Once O'Neill takes a couple of punches, Eduarda will try to secure a takedown and move into heavy control.
Casey O'Neill vs Eduarda Moura Prediction
Casey is the favourite and has a clear advantage in striking technique. To outstrike her, Moura will have to be flawless and work at the highest possible pace. The Brazilian is unlikely to cope with that task, especially given how well O'Neill defends, as she covers up confidently even against fast attacks.
Taking Casey to the ground will not be easy, and her grappling skills should not be underestimated either. Eduarda will, of course, gain a situational advantage if she lands a takedown. But the Scot will most likely get back to her feet in the end and continue winning.
