Tabatha Ricci keeps rolling.
In the UFC on ESPN 62 co-main event, Ricci (11-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) defeated Angel Hill (17-14 MMA, 12-14 UFC) by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28.
The women’s strawweight bout took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
The closely-contested fight needed all 15 minutes to determine a winner. Both women had their moments, but Ricci’s clinch posed problems for Hill early. Hill tried to keep the fight at distance and strike, but Ricci was successful in getting inside.
Ricci scored multiple takedowns in Round 2 but was unable to much of anything significant with them. The volume was high as both women landed punches. In Round 3, the frenetic pace continued. Ricci appeared to slightly edge Hill in the exchanges. She went on to sweep the judges and win the fight.
Another dub for Baby Shark 🦈@TabathaRicci takes home the UD at #UFCVegas96! pic.twitter.com/BYSBWbxHML
— UFC (@ufc) August 25, 2024
With the win, Ricci has won two in a row, and six of her most recent seven outings. Her only two career losses have come in the UFC against Manon Fiorot and Loopy Godinez.
One of the longest-tenured women on the roster, Hill has a two-fight winning streak snapped. She drops to 4-2 in her most recent six.
Up-to-the-minute UFC on ESPN 62 results include:
- Tabatha Ricci def. Angela Hill via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Ryan Loder def. Robert Valentin via TKO (ground-and-pound) – Round 2, 1:49
- Mairon Santos def. Kaan Ofli via knockout (punches) – Round 2, 1:30
- Michael Morales def. Neil Magny via TKO (ground-and-pound) – Round 1, 4:39
- Gerald Meerschaert def. Edmen Shahbazyan via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 2, 4:12
- Francis Marshall def. Dennis Buzukja via split decision (28-29, 30-27, 29-28)
- Zach Reese def. Jose Medina via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Viacheslav Borshchev def. James Llontop via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27)
- Jacqueline Cavalcanti def. Josiane Nunes via split decision (30-27, 29-28, 27-30)
- Wang Cong def. Victoria Leonardo via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 1:02
For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC on ESPN 62.
