Angela Hill

Angela Patrice Hill (born January 12, 1985) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the women's Strawweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). She was formerly signed with the Invicta Fighting Championships, where she was the strawweight champion. She is also a former World Kickboxing Association champion.

Early life Hill received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the Cooper Union School of Art. Before becoming a professional fighter, she worked as an animator in animation studios and as a bartender.

Hill is also a video gamer and cosplayer, and several times appeared in costume before fights at Invicta. She has cosplayed as Dhalsim, Afro Samurai, a Fallout Vault Dweller, and as one of The Warriors, among others.

Hill's paternal grandparents were Barney and Betty Hill, who made one of the most notable alien abduction claims in the United States. Hill has said of this, "It was a really big deal that you could Wikipedia my grandfather."

Mixed martial arts career Early career Hill began her professional MMA career in 2014 with a win over future Invicta fighter Stephanie Skinner.

The Ultimate Fighter In June 2014, it was announced that Hill was one of the fighters selected by the UFC to appear on The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned. She faced Carla Esparza in the preliminary round and lost via submission in the first round.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Hill's first fight after The Ultimate Fighter was against Emily Kagan at The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned Finale on December 12, 2014. Tecia Torres fought at UFC 188 and defeated Hill.

Hill faced Rose Namajunas at UFC 192 on October 3, 2015. She lost the fight by submission in the first round. She was subsequently released from the promotion.

Invicta FC On November 17, 2015, Hill announced on her official Facebook page that she signed with Invicta FC. She made her debut for the promotion at Invicta FC 15 on January 16, 2016, and successfully notched a first round TKO victory over Alida Gray. Hill returned less than two months later on March 11, 2016, and knocked out former strawweight title challenger Stephanie Eggink in the second round, earning her first Performance of the Night bonus as a result of the finish.

Hill made another quick turnaround to face undefeated strawweight champion Lívia Renata Souza for the title at Invicta FC 17 on May 7, 2016. She won the fight via split decision to become the new Invicta FC Strawweight champion.

UFC return Hill and Jéssica Andrade were briefly linked to a bout at UFC 207. However, the fight never materialized for that event because of a rule in the UFC's anti-doping policy with USADA. Subsequently, Andrade was removed from that card with the pairing left intact and rescheduled to take place at UFC Fight Night 104 on February 4, 2017. Andrade won the fight by unanimous decision. In addition, both participants were awarded Fight of the Night honors.

Hill faced Ashley Yoder on July 7, 2017, at The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale. She won the fight by unanimous decision.

Hill faced Nina Ansaroff at UFC Fight Night 120 on November 11, 2017, in Norfolk, Virginia. She lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Hill faced Maryna Moroz at UFC on Fox 28 on February 24, 2018, at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. She won the fight by unanimous decision.

Hill was scheduled to face Alexa Grasso on August 25, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 135. However, Grasso was pulled out from the bout on July 19, 2018, due to knee injury and she was replaced by Cortney Casey. She lost the fight via split decision. 11 out of 17 media outlets scored the bout for Hill.

Hill faced Randa Markos on March 23, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 148. She lost the fight via a submission in round one.

Hill replaced an injured Jessica Penne against Jodie Esquibel on April 27, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 150. She won the fight by unanimous decision.

Hill faced Yan Xiaonan, replacing injured Felice Herrig, on June 8, 2019, at UFC 238. She lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Hill was scheduled to face Istela Nunes on September 21, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 159. However, on August 12, 2019, it was reported that Nunes was removed from the card due to a failed drug test, and she was replaced by Ariane Carnelossi. Hill won the fight via TKO due to a doctor's stoppage in the third round after an elbow she threw cut Carnelossi over the left eye and rendered her unable to continue.

Hill faced Hannah Cifers, replacing Brianna Van Buren on January 25, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 166. She won the fight via technical knockout in round two.

Hill accepted a short notice fight once again, replacing Hannah Goldy to fight Loma Lookboonmee at UFC Fight Night 168 on February 23, 2020. She won the fight via unanimous decision.

Hill faced Cláudia Gadelha on May 16, 2020, at UFC on ESPN 8. She lost the bout via split decision. 13 of 17 media outlets scored the fight in favor of Hill.

Hill was scheduled to meet Michelle Waterson on August 22, 2020, at UFC on ESPN 15. However, due to some personal reasons on Waterson's side, the bout was moved three weeks later to the 5 rounds main event at UFC Fight Night 177. Hill lost the fight via split decision. This fight earned her the Fight of the Night award. 11 out of 21 media outlets scored the bout for Hill.

A rematch with Tecia Torres was expected to take place on December 12, 2020, at UFC 256. However, Hill was forced to pull out from the event due to testing positive for COVID-19.

Hill was scheduled to face Ashley Yoder in a rematch of their 2017 bout on February 27, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 186. However, day of the event it was announced that the bout was scrapped from the card after one of Yoder's cornermen tested positive COVID-19. The bout was rescheduled and took place at UFC Fight Night 187 on March 13. Hill won the fight via unanimous decision.

Hill was scheduled to meet Amanda Ribas on May 8, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 24. However, the day of the event Ribas was removed from the bout due to COVID-19 protocols and the bout was cancelled. The bout was rescheduled for UFC Fight Night 189 on June 5, 2021. Two weeks later, the pairing was scrapped once again as Ribas was still suffering from lingering COVID-19 symptoms.

The rematch with Tecia Torres was rescheduled and took place on August 7, 2021, at UFC 265. Hill lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Hill faced Amanda Lemos, replacing Nina Nunes, on December 18, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 199. Hill lost the bout via split decision. 10 out of 11 media scores gave it to Hill. This bout earned the Fight of the Night bonus award.

Hill faced Virna Jandiroba on May 14, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 36. She lost the bout via unanimous decision.

Hill faced Lupita Godinez on August 13, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 41. She won the fight via unanimous decision.

Hill faced Emily Ducote on December 3, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 42. She won the bout via unanimous decision.

Hill was scheduled to face Mackenzie Dern on May 13, 2023, at UFC on ABC 4. However, the bout was instead postponed one week to headline UFC Fight Night 223. She lost the fight via unanimous decision. This fight earned her the Fight of the Night award.

Hill faced Denise Gomes at UFC Fight Night 231 on November 4, 2023. She won the fight via unanimous decision.

Hill faced Luana Pinheiro on May 18, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 241. She won the bout by a guillotine choke submission in the second round.

Hill faced Tabatha Ricci on August 24, 2024 at UFC on ESPN 62. She lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Hill faced Ketlen Souza on February 15, 2025 at UFC Fight Night 251. She won the fight by split decision. 8 out of 10 media outlets scored the bout for Souza.

Hill faced Iasmin Lucindo on August 9, 2025 at UFC on ESPN 72. She lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Hill faced Fatima Kline on November 15, 2025 at UFC 322. She lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Hill faced promotional newcomer Xiong Jingnan on May 30, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 277. She won the fight via unanimous decision.

Championships and accomplishments Mixed Martial Arts Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight of the Night (Four times) Tied (Jéssica Andrade) for most bouts in UFC Women's history (30) Most wins in UFC Women's Strawweight division history (13) Most total fight time in UFC Women's Strawweight division history (6:57:45) Most total strikes landed in UFC Women's Strawweight division history (2675) UFC.com Awards 2017: Ranked #8 Fight of the Year Invicta Fighting Championships Won the Invicta FC Strawweight Championship (One time) One successful title defense Performance of the Night (Three times) MMA Junkie 2020 September Fight of the Month MMA Fighting 2022 Third Team MMA All-Star

Mixed martial arts record Win

Xiong Jingnan Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo

Macau SAR, China Loss

Fatima Kline Decision (unanimous) UFC 322

New York City, New York, United States Loss

Iasmin Lucindo Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Dolidze vs. Hernandez

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Ketlen Souza Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Tabatha Ricci Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Borralho

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Luana Pinheiro Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Murphy

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Denise Gomes Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis

São Paulo, Brazil Loss

Mackenzie Dern Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Emily Ducote Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Thompson vs. Holland

Orlando, Florida, United States Win

Lupita Godinez Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Cruz

San Diego, California, United States Loss

Virna Jandiroba Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Błachowicz vs. Rakić

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Amanda Lemos Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Tecia Torres Decision (unanimous) UFC 265

Houston, Texas, United States Win

Ashley Yoder Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Michelle Waterson Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Cláudia Gadelha Decision (split) UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris

Jacksonville, Florida, United States Win

Loma Lookboonmee Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker

Auckland, New Zealand Win

Hannah Cifers TKO (elbows and punches) UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. dos Santos

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States Win

Ariane Carnelossi TKO (doctor stoppage) UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Stephens

Mexico City, Mexico Loss

Yan Xiaonan Decision (unanimous) UFC 238

Chicago, Illinois, United States Win

Jodie Esquibel Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Hermansson

Sunrise, Florida, United States Loss

Randa Markos Submission (armbar) UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis

Nashville, Tennessee, United States Loss

Cortney Casey Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs. Vick

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States Win

Maryna Moroz Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Emmett vs. Stephens

Orlando, Florida, United States Loss

Nina Ansaroff Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis

Norfolk, Virginia, United States Win

Ashley Yoder Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption Finale

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Jéssica Andrade Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Bermudez vs. The Korean Zombie

Houston, Texas, United States Win

Kaline Medeiros Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 20

Kansas City, Missouri, United States Win

Lívia Renata Souza Decision (split) Invicta FC 17

Costa Mesa, California, United States Win

Stephanie Eggink KO (punch) Invicta FC 16

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Alida Gray TKO (knee to the body) Invicta FC 15

Costa Mesa, California, United States Loss

Rose Namajunas Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 192

Houston, Texas, United States Loss

Tecia Torres Decision (unanimous) UFC 188

Mexico City, Mexico Win

Emily Kagan Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned Finale

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Stephanie Skinner TKO (knees) US Freedom FC 18

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

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Carla Esparza Submission (standing rear-naked choke) The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned (airdate)

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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Take-On Muay Thai 19

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