Angela Hill will make history on Saturday night when she becomes the first Black woman to headline a UFC event for her upcoming five-round showdown against Michelle Waterson.
The former Invicta FC champion has been part of plenty of big fights over the years but after her manager posted an image on Instagram sharing that news, Hill started to realize the significance of this moment in her career.
“It’s big,” Hill told MMA Fighting during the UFC Vegas 10 virtual media day on Thursday. “I didn’t even realize how big it was until he mentioned it to me.