Angela Hill, a UFC fighter and the first Black woman to headline a UFC event, is scheduled to fight China's Xiong Jingnan in a strawweight bout in Macau on August 22, 2026 [1, 2].
Hill made her UFC debut in 2014 and holds a professional MMA record of 18 wins and 16 losses [1, 2]. At 41, she is currently the oldest woman on the UFC roster and continues to compete at a high level despite her lengthy career [1, 2].
Before fighting professionally, Hill studied fine arts in New York and initially aimed to pursue a career in animation. She reflected on her upbringing, saying, "No matter what weird thing I said I wanted to do – because she always says I was a weird kid – when I wanted to go to art school, she was like, ‘Alright, cool, you love art and you’re good at it, I believe in you.’" She also likened her fight preparation to art, saying, "You’re creating beautiful work on someone’s face" [1, 2].
Hill attributes her longevity in the sport to maintaining her fitness and skill, stating, "I feel like if I’m still improving and if I’m still looking good in the gym, there’s no reason why I shouldn’t go out there and make a paycheck" [2].
Outside the octagon, Hill has a unique personal connection to UFO folklore through her grandparents Barney and Betty, who reportedly experienced a famous UFO incident in September 1961 [1, 2].
Hill's upcoming bout in Macau will be a key event in the strawweight division, as she aims to add to her 18 professional wins. The fight is set for August 22, marking a significant milestone in her ongoing UFC career [1, 2].