Keeping an eye on the rankings, Ariane Lipski faces a promising flyweight at UFC 296, in December

Ariane Lipski in UFC victory (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

Led by two title fights and full of big names in the organization, the UFC 296 never stops receiving reinforcements. According to information from the 'Ag Fight' website, Brazilian Ariane Lipski will face Scottish Casey O'Neill, earning a place in the flyweight rankings (up to 56,7kg), in the event that takes place on December 16th, in Las Vegas in the United States.

Fueled by consecutive victories over JJ Aldrich and most recently Melissa Gatto, Ariane Lipski tries to confirm the good phase in the organization and aims for a place in the top 15 of the category led by Alexa grasso.

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On the other side, Casey O'Neill seeks recovery after experiencing the first defeat of his career against the Brazilian Jennifer maia, in March this year. With nine wins and one setback in professional MMA, the 25-year-old Scottish woman occupies 14th place in the flyweight rankings.

Ariane Lipski is the fourth Brazilian confirmed on the star-studded card of UFC 296, which already had Karol Rosa, Vincent Luque e Alexandre pantoja, who defends the flyweight title (up to 56,7kg) in the co-main fight, against Brandon royval. In the main fight of the event, Leon edwards puts the welterweight belt (up to 77,1kg) up for grabs against Colby covington.