Angela Magaña (born August 2, 1983) is an American

mixed martial artist Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorp ...

who formerly competed in the Strawweight division of the

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(UFC). She is also known for competing on The Ultimate Fighter 20 for Team Melendez.

Early life

When Magaña was five, she lived in the streets of

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with her mother who was addicted to

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. 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. 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. 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.

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

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. 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

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. She lost via submission. She then went on a three fight win streak including a victory over

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The Ultimate Fighter

Magaña took part as one of the Strawweights on TUF 20. In her preliminary round bout, Magaña faced Irish stand out

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. She lost via TKO in round three.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Magaña made her

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debut at The Ultimate Fighter 20 Finale taking on former teammate

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. She lost via decision. Magaña returned to the octagon to take on the debuting former Invicta FC Atomweight Champion

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at The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale. She lost the fight via submission in the third round. Angela Magaña fought in

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on December 2, 2017 against The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia runner-up

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. She lost the fight via TKO in the second round. On December 3, 2017, Magaña publicly announced on Twitter that her contract with the UFC had been terminated after a 0-3 record.

Post-UFC career

Magana faced Kanako Murata at Rizin 12 on August 12, 2018. She lost the fight by

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, 3:53 into the second round.

Personal life

In April 2019, Magana was left in an unresponsive coma after complications following spinal surgery at University Hospital in

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. Two days later she woke up from her coma.

Mixed martial arts record

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Championships and achievements

Mixed martial arts

* 2009

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Women's Grand Prix Runner-up

References

External links

Official Youtube channel
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