Casey O’Neill finished Gabriella Fernandes in the prelims at UFC Seattle, earning her first stoppage in nearly five years. The finish came just over three minutes into the fight and ended Fernandes’ three-fight winning streak.
How the fight went
The bout started fast. O’Neill came forward from the opening bell and pressed the action. Fernandes answered with big shots and even landed a head kick, but she often had trouble finding range as O’Neill controlled distance well.
O’Neill landed a solid right hand that wobbled Fernandes. She then swarmed with striking flurries and forced the referee to stop the fight. The finish was recorded as a TKO in just over three minutes of the prelim bout at UFC Seattle.
What this means for both fighters
For Casey O’Neill, the win is her second in a row. She had previously lost a pair of fights that halted an earlier undefeated run, but she is now back on track. This fight was O’Neill’s first bout since winning a decision over Luana Santos at UFC 305.
For Gabriella Fernandes, the loss is the first time she has been finished as a professional. Her three-fight winning streak came to an end with the TKO. Fernandes had shown power and aggression in the fight, but she could not keep O’Neill from taking control when the decisive strike landed.
Quick facts
Event: UFC Seattle (prelims)
Location: Seattle
Notable: O’Neill’s first finish in nearly five years. Fernandes’ first career finish loss; snapped three-fight win streak.
| Fighter | Recent Result |
|---|---|
| Casey O’Neill | Win — TKO (strikes) in just over three minutes |
| Gabriella Fernandes | Loss — TKO in just over three minutes; three-fight win streak snapped |
The finish gave the crowd an exciting moment on the prelim card. Both fighters showed heart, but O’Neill’s timing and pressure made the difference. Fans will watch to see where each fighter goes from here in the UFC.
