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Casey O’Neill says opponent DMed her to sign fight contract

By Egleze Editorial Desk · Published September 23, 2026 · The Ariel Helwani Show · Casey O'Neill REACTS to VIRAL Submission Victory at UFC 331, Calls For Maycee Barber Fight Next
Casey O’Neill says opponent DMed her to sign fight contract
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Casey O'Neill REACTS to VIRAL Submission Victory at UFC 331, Calls For Maycee Barber Fight Next

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"“In April, she started sending me DMs um being like, I want to feel your power. Sign the fight contract. Like, don't run from this. Sign the fight contract. And uh then 4 minutes after DMing me, started commenting on my stuff. Stop running from me.”"

Casey O’Neill says a prospective UFC opponent began messaging her on Instagram in April, urging her to “sign the fight contract” and accusing her of “running”. O’Neill says the messages and comments prompted other users to ask why she would not accept a bout, but she told the fighter she had received no official offer.

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Casey O’Neill · guest
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Casey O'Neill REACTS to VIRAL Submission Victory at UFC 331, Calls For Maycee Barber Fight Next
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