Angela Hill vs. Tabatha Ricci – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 62: Cannonier vs. Borralho is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 24, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Angela “Overkill” Hill will take on Tabatha “Baby Shark” Ricci in the Women’s Strawweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 62 card.

Hill brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 64″ reach. In contrast, Ricci, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 61″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 49% striking accuracy, Hill has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 5.38 per minute. On the other hand, Ricci boasts a 37% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.28 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Angela Hill vs. Tabatha Ricci matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 39-year-old, Angela Hill is coming in with a 17-13-0 record. Hill will be fighting for the first time since a win via submission against Luana Pinheiro at UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Murphy in May.

Ricci, meanwhile, is coming off a split decision win against Angela Hill on May 18, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Nascimento and holds a 10-2-0 record.

Angela Hill has a orthodox fighting stance with an 64″ reach. The 29-year-old Tabatha Ricci is an orthodox fighter with a 61″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Angela Hill stats

→ Hill’s striking accuracy is 49%.
→ Hill lands 5.38 significant strikes per minute.
→ Hill’s takedown accuracy is 33%.
→ Hill’s takedown average is 0.8 per 15 minutes.
→ Hill’s takedown defense is 76%.

Hill comes in with 49% striking accuracy, typically landing about 5.38 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Ricci fires at 37% accuracy, landing about 4.28 significant strikes per minute. Angela Hill also has a 33% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.8 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Ricci’s 2.99 takedowns and 77% takedown accuracy.

Tabatha Ricci stats

→ Ricci’s striking accuracy is 37%.
→ Ricci lands 4.28 significant strikes per minute.
→ Ricci’s takedown accuracy is 35%.
→ Ricci’s takedown average is 2.99 per 15 minutes.
→ Ricci’s takedown defense is 77%.

Tabatha spent, on average, 12:53 minutes in the Octagon, and Angela has an average fight time of 14:19 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a good clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Angela or Tabatha? Sound off in the comments.

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