The UFC is finally heading back to one of its biggest markets after a long absence. Casey O’Neill Eduarda Moura is confirmed for UFC 331 on September 19 at Crypto.com Arena. This marks the promotion’s first Los Angeles event since UFC 227 back in August 2018.
Leo Guimaraes broke the news first before MMA Fighting confirmed it through multiple sources. Both women enter this fight looking to build real momentum in the women’s flyweight division. Here is everything confirmed about the matchup and the stacked card forming around it.
The Booking Details Behind UFC’s Return to LA
UFC 331 takes place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The date is September 19. The previously discussed Intuit Dome was already booked for a concert that night. This event ends an eight-year gap since the promotion last held a Los Angeles card.
O’Neill and Moura will compete in the women’s flyweight division on a card still taking shape. Multiple other fights have already been reported for the same event. The card is shaping up to be one of the most stacked of the entire year.
Casey O’Neill’s Path Back to Relevance
O’Neill burst onto the UFC scene early in her career with four consecutive impressive wins. She then dropped back-to-back one-sided fights against Jennifer Maia and Ariane Lipski. That skid forced her away from the Octagon for nearly two full years.
She returned with back-to-back wins to rebuild her position in the division. Her most recent outing was a first-round knockout of Gabriella Fernandes at UFC Seattle in March. That win marked her first appearance in the cage in almost two years.
Eduarda Moura’s Inconsistent UFC Run
Moura 12-2-0 has struggled with consistency since joining the promotion, going 3-2 across five appearances. The 32-year-old has missed weight three separate times during her UFC tenure. Her most recent fight ended in a decision loss to Wang Cong, a bout where she also missed weight.
This fight represents a genuine opportunity for Moura to prove she belongs at this level. A win over a recognizable name like O’Neill would go a long way toward silencing her recent weight-cutting concerns. Another missed weight or a poor performance could put her roster spot in real jeopardy.
What Else Is Booked for the UFC 331 Card
UFC 331 is shaping up to be one of the most stacked cards of the year. Renato Moicano faces Brian Ortega in a rematch nine years in the making at lightweight. Reports indicate Charles Oliveira will defend the BMF title against Arman Tsarukyan in the main event.
Conclusion
Casey O’Neill Eduarda Moura adds real depth to an already loaded September card in Los Angeles. Both women carry something to prove heading into fight night at Crypto.com Arena. The promotion’s long-awaited return to LA now has a genuinely compelling undercard building around it.
