Angela Magaña

Angela Magaña (born August 2, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the Straw-weight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). She is also known for competing on The Ultimate Fighter 20 for Team Melendez.

Angela Magaña
Born (1983-08-02) August 2, 1983
Farmington, New Mexico, United States
Other namesYour Majesty[1][2]
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 1 in (1.55 m)
Weight115 lb (52 kg; 8 st 3 lb)
DivisionStrawweight
Flyweight
Reach66 in (170 cm)
Years active2007-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total21
Wins11
By knockout2
By submission6
By decision3
Losses10
By knockout2
By submission5
By decision3
Websitewww.angelamaganas.com
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Early life

When Magaña was five, she lived in the streets of Los Angeles with her mother who was addicted to heroin. She slept in back alleys and ate out of garbage cans. Eventually her grandparents gained custody, but Magaña was already scarred with the issues she'd experienced. Her mother overdosed and died when Magaña turned 17.[3] Magana's father is a Mexican national who was deported to Mexico when she was a child. At the age of 14 she was raped by the father of some children that she babysat for while the children's mother watched. The man was convicted for the crime and served 10 years of a 14-year sentence, while the wife was not charged with any crime.[4]

In 2007 Magaña broke her back by falling down three stories of stairs. She has suffered two auto accidents, one of which put her in a coma for several days.[5]

Mixed martial arts career

Magaña started her MMA career on March 23, 2007 at Gladiator Challenge 60 against Tia Castillo. She won via TKO in the first round.

She suffered her first defeat when she tapped out to an armbar by Jessica Aguilar.

Magaña then submitted her next two opponents both by armbar. A rematch was set between her and Aguilar at WFC 6, she lost via technical submission.

After a split decision victory over Nicdali Rivera-Calanoc at FCF 19, Magaña defeated Aguilar in their trilogy fight in the first round of the HOOKnSHOOT GFight 2009 Grand Prix via majority decision.

Magaña fought Van do in the semi finals. She won via rear-naked choke, and will face Lisa Hugo in the finals. She lost via unanimous decision.

After going 8-3 Magaña was set to face future Invicta FC Atomweight Champion Jessica Penne. She lost via submission.

She then went on a three fight win streak including a victory over Barb Honchak.[6]

The Ultimate Fighter

Magaña took part as one of the Strawweights on TUF 20.[7]

In her preliminary round bout, Magaña faced Irish stand out Aisling Daly. She lost via TKO in round three.[8]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Magaña made her UFC debut at The Ultimate Fighter 20 Finale taking on former teammate Tecia Torres. She lost via decision.[9]

Magaña returned to the octagon to take on the debuting former Invicta FC Atomweight Champion Michelle Waterson at The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale.[10] She lost the fight via submission in the third round.[11]

Angela Magaña fought in UFC 218 on December 2, 2017 against The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia runner-up Amanda Cooper.[12] She lost the fight via TKO in the second round.[13]

On December 3, 2017, Magaña publicly announced on Twitter that her contract with the UFC had been terminated after a 0-3 record.[14]

Post-UFC career

Magana faced Kanako Murata at Rizin 12 on August 12, 2018.[15] She lost the fight by Von Flue choke, 3:53 into the second round. [16]

Personal life

In April 2019, Magana was left in an unresponsive coma after complications following spinal surgery at University Hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico.[17] Two days later she woke up from her coma.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
21 matches 11 wins 10 losses
By knockout 2 2
By submission 6 5
By decision 3 3
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 11–10 Kanako Murata Submission (Von Flue choke) Rizin 12 August 12, 2018 2 3:53 Nagoya, Japan
Loss 11–9 Amanda Cooper TKO (punches) UFC 218 December 2, 2017 2 4:32 Detroit, Michigan, United States
Loss 11–8 Michelle Waterson Submission (rear-naked choke) The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale July 12, 2015 3 2:38 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 11–7 Tecia Torres Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned Finale December 12, 2014 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 11–6 Stephanie Eggink Submission (triangle choke) XFC 25: Boiling Point September 6, 2013 2 3:10 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States For the XFC Strawweight Championship.
Loss 11–5 Jessica Eye Decision (unanimous) NAAFS: Rock N Rumble 6 August 17, 2012 3 5:00 Cleveland, Ohio, United States Flyweight bout.
Win 11–4 Avery Vilche Submission (armbar) CITR: The New Generation August 13, 2011 1 1:09 Ignacio, Colorado, United States
Win 10–4 Elsie Zwicker Submission (armbar) MFA: New Generation 5 May 7, 2011 1 1:55 Miami, Florida, United States
Win 9–4 Barb Honchak Decision (split) Ultimate Women Challenge September 24, 2010 3 5:00 St George, Utah, United States
Loss 8–4 Jessica Penne Submission (rear-naked choke) Action Fight League: Rock-N-Rumble September 25, 2009 2 4:10 Hollywood, Florida, United States
Win 8–3 Meghan Wright Submission (armbar) UCFC: Rumble on the Rivers June 27, 2009 1 1:35 Pittsburgh, United States
Win 7–3 Stephanie Palmer TKO (punches) CMF: Ground & Pound June 20, 2009 1 1:33 Farmington, New Mexico, United States
Loss 6–3 Lisa Higo Decision (unanimous) HOOKnSHOOT: GFight 2009 Grand Prix January 16, 2009 3 3:00 Evansville, Indiana, United States HOOKnSHOOT GFight 2009 115 lbs Grand Prix final.
Win 6–2 Van Do Submission (rear-naked choke) HOOKnSHOOT: GFight 2009 Grand Prix January 16, 2009 1 1:48 Evansville, Indiana, United States HOOKnSHOOT GFight 2009 115 lbs Grand Prix Semi-final.
Win 5–2 Jessica Aguilar Decision (majority) HOOKnSHOOT: GFight 2009 Grand Prix January 16, 2009 3 3:00 Evansville, Indiana, United States HOOKnSHOOT GFight 2009 115 lbs Grand Prix Quarterfinal.
Win 4–2 Nicdali Rivera-Calanoc Decision (Split) Freestyle Cage Fighting 19 May 31, 2008 3 3:00 Claremore, Oklahoma, United States
Loss 3–2 Jessica Aguilar TKO (blood in the eye) WFC 6: Battle in the Bay March 22, 2008 3 1:53 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win 3–1 Lynn Alvarez Submission (armbar) Tuff-N-Uff: Thompson vs. Troyer February 8, 2008 2 1:25 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win 2–1 Crystal Harris Submission (armbar) Tuff-N-Uff 3 June 22, 2007 1 3:10 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 1–1 Jessica Aguilar Submission (armbar) WFC 3: Turf Wars April 7, 2007 1 3:09 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win 1–0 Tia Castillo TKO (punches) GC 60: Invasion March 23, 2007 1 1:43 Farmington, New Mexico, United States

Mixed martial arts exhibition record

Professional record breakdown
1 match 0 wins 1 loss
By knockout 0 1
By submission 0 0
By decision 0 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 0–1 Aisling Daly TKO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned October 29, 2014 (airdate) 3 2:34 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States TUF 20 Elimination round

Championships and achievements

Mixed martial arts

References

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