History of Angela Hill in Timeline

Angela Hill is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the UFC's Strawweight division. Formerly with Invicta Fighting Championships, she held the strawweight title there and is also a former World Kickboxing Association champion. As of May 2025, she holds the #12 ranking in the UFC women's strawweight division. Her career highlights include achievements in both MMA and kickboxing.

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January 12, 1985: Angela Hill's Birth

On January 12, 1985, Angela Patrice Hill was born. She is an American mixed martial artist.

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November 17, 2015: Signed with Invicta FC

On November 17, 2015, Angela Hill announced on her Facebook page that she had signed with Invicta FC.

January 16, 2016: Invicta FC Debut

On January 16, 2016, Angela Hill debuted for Invicta FC at Invicta FC 15, securing a first-round TKO victory over Alida Gray.

March 11, 2016: Knockout Victory and Bonus

On March 11, 2016, Hill knocked out Stephanie Eggink in the second round at Invicta FC 15, earning her first Performance of the Night bonus.

May 7, 2016: Invicta FC Strawweight Champion

On May 7, 2016, Angela Hill faced Lívia Renata Souza at Invicta FC 17 and won via split decision, becoming the new Invicta FC Strawweight Champion.

February 4, 2017: Fight Night

On February 4, 2017, Angela Hill fought Jéssica Andrade at UFC Fight Night: Bermudez vs. Korean Zombie, where Andrade won by unanimous decision, and both fighters were awarded Fight of the Night honors.

July 7, 2017: The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale

On July 7, 2017, Angela Hill fought Ashley Yoder at The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale and won by unanimous decision.

November 11, 2017: UFC Fight Night Loss

On November 11, 2017, Angela Hill faced Nina Ansaroff at UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis in Norfolk, Virginia, and lost the fight via unanimous decision.

February 24, 2018: UFC on Fox Victory

On February 24, 2018, Angela Hill faced Maryna Moroz at UFC on Fox: Emmett vs. Stephens in Orlando, Florida, and won the fight by unanimous decision.

July 19, 2018: Opponent Change

On July 19, 2018, Alexa Grasso was pulled out of the bout due to knee injury.

August 25, 2018: UFC Fight Night 135 Loss

On August 25, 2018, Angela Hill faced Cortney Casey at UFC Fight Night 135 and lost the fight via split decision.

March 23, 2019: UFC Fight Night Loss

On March 23, 2019, Angela Hill faced Randa Markos at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis and lost the fight via submission in round one.

April 27, 2019: UFC Fight Night Victory

On April 27, 2019, Angela Hill replaced an injured Jessica Penne and faced Jodie Esquibel at UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Hermansson, winning the fight by unanimous decision.

June 8, 2019: UFC 238 Loss

On June 8, 2019, Angela Hill replaced the injured Felice Herrig and faced Yan Xiaonan at UFC 238, losing the fight by unanimous decision.

August 12, 2019: Opponent Change

On August 12, 2019, it was reported that Istela Nunes was removed from the card due to a failed drug test.

September 21, 2019: UFC on ESPN+ 17 Victory

On September 21, 2019, Angela Hill faced Ariane Carnelossi at UFC on ESPN+ 17, winning the fight via TKO due to a doctor's stoppage.

January 25, 2020: UFC Fight Night 166 Victory

On January 25, 2020, Angela Hill replaced Brianna Van Buren and faced Hannah Cifers at UFC Fight Night 166, winning the fight via technical knockout in round two.

February 23, 2020: UFC Fight Night Victory

On February 23, 2020, Angela Hill replaced Hannah Goldy and fought Loma Lookboonmee at UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker, winning the fight via unanimous decision.

May 16, 2020: UFC on ESPN Loss

On May 16, 2020, Angela Hill faced Cláudia Gadelha at UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris and lost the bout via split decision.

August 22, 2020: Fight Postponement

Originally, Angela Hill was scheduled to meet Michelle Waterson on August 22, 2020, at UFC on ESPN 15. However, the bout was moved three weeks later.

December 12, 2020: Pulled out of UFC 256

On December 12, 2020, Angela Hill was forced to pull out from the UFC 256 event due to testing positive for COVID-19.

February 27, 2021: Bout Scrapped

On February 27, 2021, Angela Hill was scheduled to face Ashley Yoder at UFC Fight Night 186, however, the bout was scrapped from the card after one of Yoder's cornermen tested positive for COVID-19.

May 8, 2021: Bout Cancelled

On May 8, 2021, Angela Hill was scheduled to meet Amanda Ribas 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.

June 5, 2021: Bout Scrapped Again

On June 5, 2021, Angela Hill's fight against Amanda Ribas at UFC Fight Night 189 was scrapped once again as Ribas was still suffering from lingering COVID-19 symptoms.

August 7, 2021: UFC 265 Loss

On August 7, 2021, Angela Hill and Tecia Torres had a rematch at UFC 265. Hill lost the fight via unanimous decision.

December 18, 2021: Fight of the Night Bonus

On December 18, 2021, Angela Hill faced Amanda Lemos at UFC Fight Night 199 and lost the bout via split decision, however, the bout earned the Fight of the Night bonus award.

May 14, 2022: UFC on ESPN 36 Loss

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

August 13, 2022: UFC on ESPN 41 Victory

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

December 3, 2022: UFC on ESPN 42 Victory

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

May 13, 2023: Bout Postponed

On May 13, 2023, Angela Hill was scheduled to face Mackenzie Dern at UFC on ABC 4, however, the bout was instead postponed one week.

November 4, 2023: UFC Fight Night 231 Victory

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

May 18, 2024: Performance of the Night Award

On May 18, 2024, Angela Hill faced Luana Pinheiro at UFC Fight Night 241 and won the bout by a guillotine choke submission in the second round, earning her her first Performance of the Night award.