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UFC 271 winner Casey O’Neill says she felt disrespected in the lead-up to Roxanne Modafferi’s retirement fight

BAD MMA News — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 19:48:49 +0000

HOUSTON – Casey O’Neill doesn’t like how all the attention was on Roxanne Modafferi ’s retirement in the lead-up to their fight. When their UFC 271 matchup was announced, Modafferi revealed that she woulkd be hanging up her gloves after the fight, and the veteran was celebrated for her achievements all fight week. But despite unbeaten prospect O’Neill (9-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) being a heavy betting favorite, she was unhappy with the lack of attention that she received

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Despite loss, Roxanne Modafferi happy with performance in UFC 271 retirement bout

BAD MMA News — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 22:28:28 +0000

HOUSTON – Roxanne Modafferi didn’t get the result she hoped for, but she’s still happy with her farewell from professional fighting. The longtime fighter retired Saturday after a nearly 20-year career in MMA. Modafferi (25-20 MMA, 4-8 UFC) engaged in a gritty, hard-fought battle against Casey O’Neill on the preliminary card of UFC 271. Although Modafferi displayed heart, she came up short on the judges’ scorecards and lost a split decision . “The Happy Warrior” thought she did enough to get the nod from the judges, but either way, is happy with how she performed in her final fight

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6 biggest takeaways from UFC 271: Robert Whittaker’s best still not enough for Izzy, and that’s scary

BAD MMA News — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 20:21:46 +0000

What mattered most at UFC 271 at the Toyota Center in Houston? Here are a few post-fight musings …

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Casey O’Neill def. Roxanne Modafferi at UFC 271: Best photos

BAD MMA News — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 03:43:32 +0000

Check out the best photos from Casey O’Neill ’s split decision win over Roxanne Modafferi at UFC 271 at Toyota Center in Houston. (Photos by Troy Taormina, USA TODAY Sports)

Casey O’Neill def. Roxanne Modafferi at UFC 271: Best photos – MMA Junkie

UFC 271 results: Roxanne Modafferi loses retirement bout in decision vs. Casey O’Neill

BAD MMA News — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 03:43:29 +0000

HOUSTON – Roxanne Modafferi ’s farewell from MMA didn’t go as she wanted. “The Happy Warrior” lost a hard-fought split decision to top prospect Casey O’Neill in her retirement fight, 29-28, 28-29 and 28-29 on the judges’ scorecards. The women’s flyweight bout was part of the UFC 271 preliminary card at Toyota Center and aired on ESPN ahead of the night’s pay-per-view main card. Modafferi leaves the sport with her head held high despite the defeat

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Happy with career, Roxanne Modafferi details why UFC 271 is the right time to retire

BAD MMA News — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 00:42:24 +0000

HOUSTON – Roxanne Modafferi is one of a kind. If evidence is needed, look no further than the outpouring of support as she enters her retirement fight at UFC 271 . In the days leading up to Saturday’s card, on which Modafferi (25-19 MMA, 4-7 UFC ) takes on rising contender Casey O’Neill (8-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC ), “The Happy Warrior” attempts to focus as much as she can.

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Happy with career, Roxanne Modafferi details why UFC 271 is the right time to retire

BAD MMA News — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 00:42:24 +0000

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‘The Happy Warrior’ walks away happy – and proud of her work

BAD MMA News — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 20:58:53 +0000

Roxanne Modafferi is gearing up for her final battle. “The Happy Warrior” will soon end a nearly 20-year career fighting some of the toughest and most skilled athletes in women’s MMA history. Modafferi (25-19 MMA, 4-7 UFC), one of the most seasoned and experienced mixed martial artists today, makes her final walk to the cage this Saturday in Houston, where she takes on highly touted unbeaten prospect Casey O’Neill at UFC 271 from Toyota Center.

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Casey O’Neill envisions finish of retiring Roxanne Modafferi: ‘I truly believe that I’m the next new thing’

BAD MMA News — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 02:04:40 +0000

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Casey O’Neill envisions finish of retiring Roxanne Modafferi: ‘I truly believe that I’m the next new thing’

BAD MMA News — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 02:04:40 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Casey O’Neill respects Roxanne Modafferi , but plans on sending her into retirement on a loss. O’Neill (8-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC) faces Modafferi at UFC 271 on Feb. 12 in what will be Modafferi’s final fight of her career . O’Neill is 15 years younger than Modafferi and while there’s a big experience and age gap, O’Neill is ready to prove that she represents the new wave of talent. Modaferri (25-19 MMA, 4-6 UFC) is no stranger to upsetting highly touted prospects, bouncing both Maycee Barber and Antonina Shevchenko out of the ranks of the unbeaten, but O’Neill thinks she’s on a different level.

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