MMA Match Preview: Angela Hill (18-15) vs. Fatima Kline (8-1)
Venue & Timing
Event: UFC 322
Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Bell Time: Prelim card, walkouts expected around 7:00 PM ET
Broadcast: ESPN+ (USA), TNT Sports (UK)
Injury Report
Angela Hill: No reported injuries; cleared after her August 2025 loss to Iasmin Lucindo.
Fatima Kline: No reported injuries; cleared after her July 2025 KO win over Melissa Martinez.
Fighter Matchups
Angela Hill:
Style: Muay Thai striker, high-volume output.
Strengths: Durability, cardio, technical striking.
Weaknesses: Declining speed, limited finishing power.
Fatima Kline:
Style: Grappling base with evolving striking.
Strengths: Submission setups, knockout power (2 straight KO wins).
Weaknesses: Still untested against elite veterans; lost UFC debut to Jasudavicius.
Recent Form
Hill:
Loss vs. Iasmin Lucindo (UD, Aug 2025).
Win vs. Lupita Godinez (SD, Apr 2025).
2–3 in last five fights, struggling to maintain consistency.
Kline:
KO win vs. Melissa Martinez (head kick, July 2025).
KO win vs. Victoria Dudakova (elbows, Mar 2025).
3–1 in UFC, riding a three-fight win streak.
Fight History Context
First meeting between Hill and Kline.
Hill represents the veteran test for Kline, who is fighting in her home city of New York.
Hill has fought nearly every top strawweight, while Kline is still climbing the ranks.
Betting Trends
Hill: 9 of last 10 fights went to decision; bettors favor “Fight Goes Distance.”
Kline: 2 straight KO wins; sharp money targeting her KO/TKO prop.
Totals: Public money leaning Over 2.5 rounds, but KO threat keeps Under in play.
Key Factors: Hill’s experience and toughness keep her competitive, but Kline’s youth, power, and grappling edge tilt the fight in her favor.
Summary: UFC 322’s strawweight prelim is a classic veteran vs. prospect clash. Hill’s durability and striking volume will test Kline’s surging momentum and finishing ability. Expect Hill to survive but struggle to match Kline’s pace and power.
FIGHT ODDS
Angela Hil + 380
Fatima Kline – 500
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 14, 2025
