Angela Hill on Being a UFC Pioneer, Identity, Art, and Longevity
The Heart of the Bad Wolf by Nicholas James Muscarella
Episode notes
In this episode of The Heart of the Bad Wolf, host Nicholas James Muscarella sits down with UFC strawweight veteran Angela “Overkill” Hill, one of the true pioneers of women’s MMA and a record-holder for most fights in the UFC strawweight division.
Angela opens up about longevity in the UFC, taking intentional breaks from training, fighting through injuries, and learning how to separate her identity from competition. She shares her journey from art school at Cooper Union to Muay Thai, The Ultimate Fighter, and becoming one of the most respected veterans in the sport.
The conversation dives deep into creativity, cosplay, gaming, animation, and how artistic expression helped Angela build a fight persona while staying true to who she is outside the cage. She reflects on growing up introverted, finding c ...