Tabatha Ricci to Face Angela Hill at UFC Vegas 96

Tabatha Ricci, ranked No. 11 in the UFC strawweight division, is set to face veteran Angela Hill in the co-main event at UFC Vegas 96 on August 24. Ricci, known as 'Baby Shark', has a professional record of 10-2 and is coming off a split-decision victory against Tecia Pennington. Meanwhile, Hill, with a record of 17-13, is on a two-fight winning streak and will be competing in her 31st professional fight, making her only the second woman in UFC history to reach this milestone. Both fighters have extensive backgrounds in martial arts, with Ricci holding black belts in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and judo, and Hill being a purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. This matchup presents a classic clash between an emerging talent and a seasoned veteran, with implications for Ricci's aspirations to break into the top 10 of the division. The event will be broadcast on ESPN and ESPN+ at 7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. ET.