LAS VEGAS – Tabatha Ricci has her sights set on getting into the strawweight high 10.
Ricci (10-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC) is slated to compete in her highest spot on a card but as one-half of the UFC on ESPN 62 co-main occasion. Standing throughout from her will likely be promotion-ranked No. 9 Angela Hill.
Ricci is at the moment two spots behind, however hopes to depart the UFC Apex with a win over Hill (17-13 MMA, 12-13 UFC), and a single digit quantity subsequent to her identify within the subsequent rankings replace.
“A win over Angela will give me a spot in high 10, which I used to be trying ahead (to),” Ricci mentioned at Wednesday’s media day. “So, I’m tremendous excited for that.”
“Child Shark” enters after a cut up determination win over Tecia Pennington at UFC on ESPN 56 in Could. This time round, she needs to depart the judges out of it, and decide up her second end within the UFC.
“I actually need a end,” Ricci mentioned. “I’m seeking to really feel the zone, the boldness, and feeling good, like at house inside the cage. I’m on the lookout for that and I’m fairly assured. I really feel calm and really feel very assured. The coaching camp went fairly easy. My sparring classes was excellent, the best way I wished.
“I’m on the lookout for the end, nevertheless it’s going to return when the time is correct, so I’m not speeding it. I’m simply going to be there and provides all of it, struggle with my coronary heart 100% and belief in my crew.”
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