Angela Hill
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USA
Snaps brief losing streak
Hill defeated Jingnan Xiong via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Macau, China.
ANALYSIS
There's zero doubt that Hill has lost a step or three at age 41, but she's still plenty capable of putting forth a solid performance such as this one. Any opponent willing to engage Angie in a back-and-forth kickboxing match -- as the debuting Xiong did here -- is asking for trouble. Hill proved to the the quicker, much more precise striker, and that was more than enough to earn the decision. She mixed in a takedown and 2:06 worth of control time for good measure. Hill is going to be in trouble if you toss her in there with young, hungry opposition like Fatima Kline and Iasmin Lucindo, her last two opponents, but she's going to be competitive all day long against 38-year-old newcomers like Xiong.
There's zero doubt that Hill has lost a step or three at age 41, but she's still plenty capable of putting forth a solid performance such as this one. Any opponent willing to engage Angie in a back-and-forth kickboxing match -- as the debuting Xiong did here -- is asking for trouble. Hill proved to the the quicker, much more precise striker, and that was more than enough to earn the decision. She mixed in a takedown and 2:06 worth of control time for good measure. Hill is going to be in trouble if you toss her in there with young, hungry opposition like Fatima Kline and Iasmin Lucindo, her last two opponents, but she's going to be competitive all day long against 38-year-old newcomers like Xiong.
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Scheduled against ONE legend
Hill will fight fellow strawweight Jingnan Xiong at UFC Macau on May 30, according to Guilherme Cruz of MMAFighting.com.
ANALYSIS
Hill's next opponent is a longtime ONE champion in Xiong, 19-2 across 21 fights as a pro. The former will look to bounce back from a two-fight losing streak to cap off 2025.
Hill's next opponent is a longtime ONE champion in Xiong, 19-2 across 21 fights as a pro. The former will look to bounce back from a two-fight losing streak to cap off 2025.
Routed by Fatima Kline
Hill lost to Fatima Kline via unanimous decision (27-30, 27-30, 28-29) at UFC 322 on Saturday in New York City.
ANALYSIS
Hill has been wildly inconsistent over the course of her two UFC runs, but it's exceedingly rare to see her dominated to the extent she was this evening. She's almost always involved in close, competitive fights. Not here. Hill struggled all bout with the pace and physicality of her opponent. It was likely a combination of the fact Kline is quite good and the fact Hill will turn 41 years old in January. Angie has lost three of four dating back to August 2024, and her roster spot is probably in some jeopardy.
Hill has been wildly inconsistent over the course of her two UFC runs, but it's exceedingly rare to see her dominated to the extent she was this evening. She's almost always involved in close, competitive fights. Not here. Hill struggled all bout with the pace and physicality of her opponent. It was likely a combination of the fact Kline is quite good and the fact Hill will turn 41 years old in January. Angie has lost three of four dating back to August 2024, and her roster spot is probably in some jeopardy.
Will face Fatima Kline
Hill will face Fatima Kline in a strawweight bout at UFC 322 on Nov. 15, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Hill lost to Iasmin Lucindo via unanimous decision in her most recent fight at UFC Vegas 109 on Aug. 9. Even though she has dropped two of her last three fights, Hill should be able to put up a good challenge against an opponent riding a two-fight winning streak. The 40-year-old veteran will be facing an opponent 15 years younger.
Hill lost to Iasmin Lucindo via unanimous decision in her most recent fight at UFC Vegas 109 on Aug. 9. Even though she has dropped two of her last three fights, Hill should be able to put up a good challenge against an opponent riding a two-fight winning streak. The 40-year-old veteran will be facing an opponent 15 years younger.
Falls short against up-and-comer
Hill lost to Iasmin Lucindo via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) at UFC Vegas 109 on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Hill fought as well as she could against an opponent 17 years younger and entering as a (+150) underdog, but it ultimately wasn't enough. Hill, who has never been knocked out, showcased an excellent chin again here, taking countless powerful hooks from Lucindo. She even landed a big spinning elbow in Round 1 and out-landed Lucindo in Round 2, but the bigger shots were coming from Lucindo, who also was credited with a takedown in each of the three rounds. Hill has been largely effective of late despite her advanced age, and she may even keep her spot in the strawweight rankings despite the defeat, but her days of title-implicating fights have understandably passed.
Hill fought as well as she could against an opponent 17 years younger and entering as a (+150) underdog, but it ultimately wasn't enough. Hill, who has never been knocked out, showcased an excellent chin again here, taking countless powerful hooks from Lucindo. She even landed a big spinning elbow in Round 1 and out-landed Lucindo in Round 2, but the bigger shots were coming from Lucindo, who also was credited with a takedown in each of the three rounds. Hill has been largely effective of late despite her advanced age, and she may even keep her spot in the strawweight rankings despite the defeat, but her days of title-implicating fights have understandably passed.
Taking on Lucindo in August
Hill will face Iasmin Lucindo at a UFC event in Las Vegas on August 9, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Hill will head into the bout looking to build off her recent victory over Ketlen Souza in February. The 5-foot-3 American will look to use her experience to overcome a reach advantage against the younger Lucindo. Hill will likely be looking to end this one early as 12 of her 14 professional losses have come via decision. With a combined 13-0 record in KO/TKO finishes, these two fighters will both likely be looking to use their stopping power to take out their opponent in this one.
Hill will head into the bout looking to build off her recent victory over Ketlen Souza in February. The 5-foot-3 American will look to use her experience to overcome a reach advantage against the younger Lucindo. Hill will likely be looking to end this one early as 12 of her 14 professional losses have come via decision. With a combined 13-0 record in KO/TKO finishes, these two fighters will both likely be looking to use their stopping power to take out their opponent in this one.