LAS VEGAS – Tabatha Ricci retains successful, and her success boils down to at least one phrase: self-discipline.
After her UFC on ESPN 62 co-main occasion victory, Ricci (11-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) defined that tough work and a wholesome way of life, as cliche because it sounds, are what separates her from the remainder of the pack.
“Self-discipline. There isn’t any secret juice,” Ricci stated with fun throughout a post-fight information convention with reporters, together with MMA Junkie. “There’s nothing. There isn’t any secret way of life. Full week Sunday to Sunday is how the best way you are taking your life. What you eat, the way you sleep, who you stroll with, simply keep disciplined.”
Ricci defeated strawweight staple Angela Hill (17-14 MMA, 12-14 UFC) by unanimous determination on the UFC Apex as she earned three 29-28 scorecards from the judges. The win might push her into the highest 10 of the UFC’s official rankings.
“It feels wonderful,” Ricci stated. “I labored very exhausting to be within the prime 10. Really, I used to be anticipating that in my final struggle in opposition to Tecia, to be up within the rankings. Sadly, she was out of the rankings so I didn’t get the shot. Now, combating Angela, put me within the prime 10. It proves to myself that I’m prepared for the subsequent stage.”
Ricci, 29, is now 2-0 in 2024. Although the momentum is constructing, Ricci isn’t desirous to get again within the cage as quickly as attainable. The girlfriend of rising boxer (and Dana White venture) Callum Walsh, Ricci is planning for the couple to make a journey abroad between fights.
“I’ve been combating loads,” Ricci stated. “I feel this 12 months, I need to take a while for myself and luxuriate in my household and my mates. Really, I need to go to Thailand in December with my muay Thai health club and take Callum (Walsh) with me. I need to prepare some muay Thai there, get extra mastered at these strikings and stuff after which come again subsequent 12 months extra excessive stage mastering all the things and making an attempt to be a extra well-rounded fighter.”
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