Angela Hill vs Claudia Gadelha — Fight recap

Claudia Gadelha defeated Angela Hill via split decision after three rounds on May 16, 2020, with referee Keith Peterson officiating. Hill landed the more accurate striking, connecting on 90 of 176 significant strikes (51%) compared to Gadelha's 84 of 210 (40%), and secured one knockdown in the process.

However, Gadelha controlled the fight's tempo through superior octagon control, accumulating 2:47 of control time versus Hill's 0:37, while also landing a takedown that proved decisive on the scorecards. Hill's output was volume-heavy but lacked the positional dominance that judges typically reward, particularly in close rounds.

The split verdict highlighted the judges' split assessment of striking volume versus grappling control. The result stalled Hill's momentum in the strawweight division, while Gadelha solidified her case as a top contender in the competitive 115-pound rankings.