Angela Hill vs Tabatha Ricci — Fight recap

Tabatha Ricci defeated Angela Hill via unanimous decision over three rounds on August 24, 2024, with referee Keith Peterson officiating. Hill landed the cleaner striking volume, connecting on 112 of 216 significant strikes (51%) compared to Ricci's 101 of 239 (42%), and controlled the center of the octagon effectively with her jab and cross combinations.

However, Ricci's grappling dominance proved decisive—she secured three takedowns on four attempts (75%) and accumulated 5:04 of control time versus Hill's 0:10, grinding out positional wrestling throughout the bout. Hill's striking accuracy was particularly sharp to the head (66 of 152), but her inability to defend or counter the takedown threat allowed Ricci to dictate the fight's pace and secure all three rounds on the judges' scorecards.

The loss marks a setback for Hill's momentum in the strawweight division, while Ricci demonstrates her potential as a well-rounded threat in the weight class.