Post by The Sandmen on Sept 1, 2015 12:34:56 GMT -5
Claudia Gadelha looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
Angela Magana shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Every time Claudia Gadelha attempts to get inside
Magana misses with a low kick.
Magana misses a step and Claudia Gadelha sees an opportunity to counter her!
Good movement from Gadelha
who is bobbing and weaving.
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Angela Magana didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Claudia Gadelha positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Magana's abdomen
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Angela Magana
Magana measures the resilience of Gadelha's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gadelha's side.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Angela Magana
Angela Magana tries to roll to her side and trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard...
Angela Magana gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Angela Magana
1:08 Round 1 and Gadelha is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Gadelha tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Magana struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Magana is trying to counter now!
Angela Magana tries to roll to her side and trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard...
Angela Magana gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Angela Magana
Magana measures the resilience of Gadelha's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gadelha's side.
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Angela Magana
Gadelha tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Claudia Gadelha controls the situation despite Angela Magana efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Angela Magana
Magana measures the resilience of Gadelha's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gadelha's side.
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Angela Magana
Gadelha tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Magana struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Angela Magana
Gadelha fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Angela Magana's arm and tries an armbar!
Magana holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Magana's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Claudia Gadelha.
Angela Magana is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Angela Magana looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Angela Magana slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Angela Magana is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Angela Magana doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Magana tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Angela Magana throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Gadelha breaks the lock showing some skills...
Angela Magana is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Angela Magana tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar from Angela Magana appears to be unbreakable
That armbar looks tight...
Gadelha is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Angela Magana is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Angela Magana in her guard...
Claudia Gadelha gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Angela Magana is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Magana goes for an armbar!
Claudia Gadelha breaks the lock and pushes away Angela Magana, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Angela Magana. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Angela Magana tries a hook to the body
and hits Gadelha ribs hard
Bone shattering straight left hand from Angela Magana!
Gadelha is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Angela Magana circles around Gadelha
Magana is holding Claudia Gadelha's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Angela Magana is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Angela Magana looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Angela Magana slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Angela Magana is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Magana is moving on the ground...
Gadelha tries to counter Magana's moves on the ground.
Gadelha tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Angela Magana in her guard...
Angela Magana keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Angela Magana is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Magana
Magana tries to move on the ground and shows Claudia Gadelha a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Magana's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Magana
Claudia Gadelha tries to better her position on the ground...
Gadelha breaks the closed guard of Angela Magana and moves to half guard
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Angela Magana
Claudia Gadelha isolates Angela Magana's left arm looking for an armbar...
Angela Magana manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Claudia Gadelha lost her dominant position.
Magana tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Angela Magana launches a few punches to Gadelha's cheek from the guard.
Claudia Gadelha uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Angela Magana
Angela Magana launches a few punches to Gadelha's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gadelha tries to cover her face,
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Angela Magana
Claudia Gadelha is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Claudia Gadelha looks to mount Angela Magana...
Angela Magana takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Claudia Gadelha is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Claudia Gadelha jabs at Magana
hitting her chest.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Angela Magana didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Magana tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Gadelha gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Angela Magana! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Angela Magana doesn't defend herself!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Magana tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Magana tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Magana tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Magana tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Gadelha tries to open up Angela Magana's defense faking a few punches.
Angela Magana wraps her arms around Gadelha's arms and counters the punches.
Gadelha misses a step and Angela Magana sees an opportunity to counter her!
Magana throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Claudia Gadelha realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Magana fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Claudia Gadelha didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Angela Magana is in open guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Magana spins out, but Claudia Gadelha was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Magana is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Angela Magana tries to take advantage...
Magana cartwheels towards Gadelha!
Gadelha fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Angela Magana is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Magana
She is not able to do it
Angela Magana is in open guard over Gadelha
Magana tries to open up Gadelha with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Gadelha is trying to block them with her hands...
There is a small laceration on Claudia Gadelha's Left cheek
Angela Magana is in open guard over Gadelha
Angela Magana tries to pass to half guard...
Claudia Gadelha can't prevent her opponent from passing. Magana looks to work from half guard.
Angela Magana is in half guard over Gadelha
Angela Magana pushes Gadelha's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Gadelha wraps her legs while she holds Angela Magana's head... Tight guard!
Angela Magana is in half guard over Gadelha
Angela Magana tries to pass Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Angela Magana passes momentarily but Claudia Gadelha sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Angela Magana is in closed guard over Gadelha
Angela Magana tries to better her position on the ground...
Magana breaks the closed guard of Claudia Gadelha and moves to half guard
Angela Magana is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Angela Magana fakes some punches
Gadelha ties her up.
Gadelha is trying to counter now!
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Angela Magana in her guard.
Claudia Gadelha manages to switch to full guard.
Angela Magana is in closed guard over Gadelha
Angela Magana tries to pass Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Angela Magana passes momentarily but Claudia Gadelha regains full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Magana is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Magana tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Magana
Gadelha is in closed guard... Magana tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Angela Magana is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Angela Magana is in half guard over Gadelha
Magana sits over her knees and pushes away Gadelha's leg!
Gadelha closes her legs around Angela Magana's leg. Magana is not able to move away now!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Angela Magana is in half guard over Gadelha
Angela Magana tries to free her leg
Claudia Gadelha moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Angela Magana throws an uppercut
Gadelha slips it.
Magana clumsily fails here and it's time for Claudia Gadelha to fight back!
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Magana is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Magana tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Gadelha moves on the ground
Claudia Gadelha moves to side mount
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Angela Magana
Claudia Gadelha looks to mount Angela Magana...
Claudia Gadelha slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Magana moves backwards and Claudia Gadelha is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Magana looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Claudia Gadelha's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Angela Magana tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gadelha won't budge, forcing Magana to pull guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Magana
Gadelha tries to escape from the closed guard
Gadelha succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Gadelha is in open guard over Magana... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Magana rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Magana climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Magana is standing while Gadelha is on the ground on her back
Claudia Gadelha doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Gadelha climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Magana decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Magana moves back and takes a deep breath.
Angela Magana tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gadelha won't budge, forcing Magana to pull guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Magana
Gadelha is in closed guard... Magana tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Gadelha tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Claudia Gadelha looks to posture up and open Angela Magana's guard...
Claudia Gadelha forces Angela Magana to open her guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Magana tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Magana tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Magana tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Claudia Gadelha pushes Angela Magana against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Gadelha jumps and tries to free her leg! Magana doesn't allow this but Claudia Gadelha is able to get half guard here.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Magana
Magana measures the resilience of Gadelha's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gadelha blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Magana
Angela Magana attempts to move to full guard
Angela Magana manages to switch to full guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Magana works on the ground with her fingers over Gadelha's face
Gadelha shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Magana measures the resilience of Gadelha's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gadelha blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Claudia Gadelha goes with a looping right hand while Angela Magana jumps back and jabs
Magana seems staggered and Claudia Gadelha runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Magana steps backwards away from Claudia Gadelha. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Gadelha pushes Angela Magana and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Angela Magana didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Magana's body! She's holding her side
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Gadelha tries to move to full mount
Gadelha succeeds
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Angela Magana
Claudia Gadelha tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Magana is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Gadelha misses a step and Angela Magana sees an opportunity to counter her!
Angela Magana tries to roll to her side and trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard...
Claudia Gadelha keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Angela Magana
Angela Magana tries to roll on the ground...
Gadelha knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Claudia Gadelha looks to counter!
Angela Magana tries to roll to her side and trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard...
Claudia Gadelha rolls her over and takes her back!
Gadelha is in rear mount over Magana
Magana looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Magana has Gadelha controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Gadelha is unable to move under Magana control.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Magana
Gadelha use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) is cheering her!
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Angela Magana
Angela Magana attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Angela Magana manages to switch to full guard.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Gadelha moves backwards and Angela Magana is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Gadelha is holding Angela Magana's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Angela Magana loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Angela Magana
Claudia Gadelha looks to mount Angela Magana...
Claudia Gadelha slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Angela Magana
Magana measures the resilience of Gadelha's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gadelha blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Magana misses a step and Claudia Gadelha sees an opportunity to counter her!
Claudia Gadelha tries to better her position on the ground...
Gadelha is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Angela Magana
Angela Magana tries to roll on the ground...
Gadelha knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Angela Magana
Angela Magana launches a few punches to Gadelha's cheek from the guard.
Claudia Gadelha uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Angela Magana gets sloppy and Claudia Gadelha tries to take advantage...
Angela Magana tries to roll to her side and trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard...
Claudia Gadelha rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Gadelha is in rear mount over Magana
Magana has Gadelha controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Gadelha is unable to move under Magana control.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Magana
Angela Magana launches a few punches to Gadelha's cheek from the guard.
Claudia Gadelha uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Gadelha tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gadelha tries to escape from closed guard...
Gadelha struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Magana
Angela Magana attempts to move to full guard
Claudia Gadelha keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Angela Magana fakes a punch and launches herself over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Angela Magana is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gadelha into her guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Magana
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass Angela Magana's guard...
Claudia Gadelha manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Magana
Claudia Gadelha fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Magana's face!
Magana's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Magana
Magana measures the resilience of Gadelha's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gadelha blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Magana
Angela Magana attempts to move to full guard
Claudia Gadelha keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Magana
Angela Magana struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Magana misses a step and Claudia Gadelha sees an opportunity to counter her!
Claudia Gadelha hooks Magana's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Angela Magana manages to kick Gadelha away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Angela Magana is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Magana
She succeeds!
Angela Magana is in closed guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Magana pulls her arm out of danger.
Magana tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Angela Magana tries to better her position on the ground...
Gadelha holds Angela Magana's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Angela Magana is in closed guard over Gadelha
Magana tries to escape from closed guard...
Gadelha waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Angela Magana! She is reversed and nor Claudia Gadelha is on half guard!
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Claudia Gadelha is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Magana is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Gadelha moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Magana
Angela Magana attempts to move to full guard
Claudia Gadelha keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Magana
Gadelha launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Angela Magana is not able to stop Magana ground skills and Claudia Gadelha moves to side mount!
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Angela Magana
Angela Magana attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Claudia Gadelha keeps control and remains in side mount.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Angela Magana
Claudia Gadelha tries a kimura
Magana breaks the lock.
Magana is trying to counter now!
Angela Magana attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Claudia Gadelha keeps control and remains in side mount.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Angela Magana
Angela Magana attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Claudia Gadelha keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Angela Magana
Angela Magana attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Claudia Gadelha keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Magana, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 5
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Magana studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Magana is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Claudia Gadelha pushes Angela Magana against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Gadelha jumps and tries to free her leg! Magana doesn't allow this but Claudia Gadelha is able to get half guard here.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Magana
Angela Magana tries to turn away and scramble out. Claudia Gadelha takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Angela Magana spins out and gets back to her feet.
Gadelha misses a step and Angela Magana sees an opportunity to counter her!
Angela Magana isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gadelha blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Magana's guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Magana
Angela Magana attempts to move to full guard
Claudia Gadelha keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Magana
Gadelha is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Magana
Angela Magana attempts to move to full guard
Claudia Gadelha keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Magana
Magana measures the resilience of Gadelha's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gadelha blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Angela Magana gets sloppy and Claudia Gadelha tries to take advantage...
Gadelha tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Angela Magana
Angela Magana attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Claudia Gadelha keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
A solid combination from Angela Magana
mostly hits air.
Magana clumsily fails here and it's time for Claudia Gadelha to fight back!
Several good body shots
land on Magana.
Hard blow to Magana's mid-section, she seems hurt
Claudia Gadelha and Magana engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Claudia Gadelha is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Angela Magana attempts a sweep single...
Claudia Gadelha was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Gadelha studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Low kick by Angela Magana to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Magana misses a step and Claudia Gadelha sees an opportunity to counter her!
Claudia Gadelha fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Magana's chin
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A punch from Angela Magana
gets blocked by Gadelha.
Magana pushes Claudia Gadelha and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The two exchange wildly
Gadelha is connecting with a few punches
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and launches herself over Magana!
Nice move by Gadelha who clinches and pushes Magana against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Claudia Gadelha pushes Angela Magana against the fence and tries to hit her with the back of her elbow
one hits, another hits and the third one sends Magana to the mat
Gadelha is standing while Magana is on the ground on her back
Angela Magana doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Gadelha's moves.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Gadelha is standing while Magana is on the ground on her back
Magana has her hand down and she is just willing the round to end. She will need better cardio training in the future.
Angela Magana doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Gadelha's moves.
Gadelha is standing while Magana is on the ground on her back
Claudia Gadelha opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside Magana's guard.
Magana didn't see that coming. Gadelha is in open guard over Magana now.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Magana tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Magana tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Gadelha tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Magana
Angela Magana attempts to move to full guard
Claudia Gadelha keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Magana
Angela Magana attempts to move to full guard
Claudia Gadelha keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Claudia Gadelha.
Winner is Claudia Gadelha by Split decision
Statistics: Claudia Gadelha
Punches 25/32 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 9/9 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/15 (60%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1006 s
Statistics: Angela Magana
Punches 2/19 (11%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 10/33 (30%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1026 s
Both women became completely exhausted pretty quickly. Claudia had a late onslaught that probably won her the fight in the 5th.
Angela Magana shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Every time Claudia Gadelha attempts to get inside
Magana misses with a low kick.
Magana misses a step and Claudia Gadelha sees an opportunity to counter her!
Good movement from Gadelha
who is bobbing and weaving.
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Angela Magana didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Claudia Gadelha positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Magana's abdomen
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Angela Magana
Magana measures the resilience of Gadelha's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gadelha's side.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Angela Magana
Angela Magana tries to roll to her side and trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard...
Angela Magana gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Angela Magana
1:08 Round 1 and Gadelha is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Gadelha tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Magana struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Magana is trying to counter now!
Angela Magana tries to roll to her side and trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard...
Angela Magana gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Angela Magana
Magana measures the resilience of Gadelha's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gadelha's side.
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Angela Magana
Gadelha tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Claudia Gadelha controls the situation despite Angela Magana efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Angela Magana
Magana measures the resilience of Gadelha's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gadelha's side.
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Angela Magana
Gadelha tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Magana struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Angela Magana
Gadelha fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Angela Magana's arm and tries an armbar!
Magana holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Magana's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Claudia Gadelha.
Angela Magana is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Angela Magana looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Angela Magana slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Angela Magana is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Angela Magana doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Magana tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Angela Magana throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Gadelha breaks the lock showing some skills...
Angela Magana is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Angela Magana tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar from Angela Magana appears to be unbreakable
That armbar looks tight...
Gadelha is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Angela Magana is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Angela Magana in her guard...
Claudia Gadelha gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Angela Magana is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Magana goes for an armbar!
Claudia Gadelha breaks the lock and pushes away Angela Magana, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Angela Magana. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Angela Magana tries a hook to the body
and hits Gadelha ribs hard
Bone shattering straight left hand from Angela Magana!
Gadelha is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Angela Magana circles around Gadelha
Magana is holding Claudia Gadelha's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Angela Magana is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Angela Magana looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Angela Magana slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Angela Magana is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Magana is moving on the ground...
Gadelha tries to counter Magana's moves on the ground.
Gadelha tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Angela Magana in her guard...
Angela Magana keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Angela Magana is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Magana
Magana tries to move on the ground and shows Claudia Gadelha a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Magana's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Magana
Claudia Gadelha tries to better her position on the ground...
Gadelha breaks the closed guard of Angela Magana and moves to half guard
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Angela Magana
Claudia Gadelha isolates Angela Magana's left arm looking for an armbar...
Angela Magana manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Claudia Gadelha lost her dominant position.
Magana tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Angela Magana launches a few punches to Gadelha's cheek from the guard.
Claudia Gadelha uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Angela Magana
Angela Magana launches a few punches to Gadelha's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gadelha tries to cover her face,
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Angela Magana
Claudia Gadelha is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Claudia Gadelha looks to mount Angela Magana...
Angela Magana takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Claudia Gadelha is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Claudia Gadelha jabs at Magana
hitting her chest.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Angela Magana didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Magana tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Gadelha gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Angela Magana! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Angela Magana doesn't defend herself!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Magana tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Magana tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Magana tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Magana tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Gadelha tries to open up Angela Magana's defense faking a few punches.
Angela Magana wraps her arms around Gadelha's arms and counters the punches.
Gadelha misses a step and Angela Magana sees an opportunity to counter her!
Magana throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Claudia Gadelha realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Magana fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Claudia Gadelha didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Angela Magana is in open guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Magana spins out, but Claudia Gadelha was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Magana is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Angela Magana tries to take advantage...
Magana cartwheels towards Gadelha!
Gadelha fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Angela Magana is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Magana
She is not able to do it
Angela Magana is in open guard over Gadelha
Magana tries to open up Gadelha with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Gadelha is trying to block them with her hands...
There is a small laceration on Claudia Gadelha's Left cheek
Angela Magana is in open guard over Gadelha
Angela Magana tries to pass to half guard...
Claudia Gadelha can't prevent her opponent from passing. Magana looks to work from half guard.
Angela Magana is in half guard over Gadelha
Angela Magana pushes Gadelha's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Gadelha wraps her legs while she holds Angela Magana's head... Tight guard!
Angela Magana is in half guard over Gadelha
Angela Magana tries to pass Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Angela Magana passes momentarily but Claudia Gadelha sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Angela Magana is in closed guard over Gadelha
Angela Magana tries to better her position on the ground...
Magana breaks the closed guard of Claudia Gadelha and moves to half guard
Angela Magana is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Angela Magana fakes some punches
Gadelha ties her up.
Gadelha is trying to counter now!
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Angela Magana in her guard.
Claudia Gadelha manages to switch to full guard.
Angela Magana is in closed guard over Gadelha
Angela Magana tries to pass Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Angela Magana passes momentarily but Claudia Gadelha regains full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Magana is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Magana tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Magana
Gadelha is in closed guard... Magana tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Angela Magana is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Angela Magana is in half guard over Gadelha
Magana sits over her knees and pushes away Gadelha's leg!
Gadelha closes her legs around Angela Magana's leg. Magana is not able to move away now!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Angela Magana is in half guard over Gadelha
Angela Magana tries to free her leg
Claudia Gadelha moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Angela Magana throws an uppercut
Gadelha slips it.
Magana clumsily fails here and it's time for Claudia Gadelha to fight back!
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Magana is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Magana tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Gadelha moves on the ground
Claudia Gadelha moves to side mount
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Angela Magana
Claudia Gadelha looks to mount Angela Magana...
Claudia Gadelha slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Magana moves backwards and Claudia Gadelha is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Magana looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Claudia Gadelha's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Angela Magana tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gadelha won't budge, forcing Magana to pull guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Magana
Gadelha tries to escape from the closed guard
Gadelha succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Gadelha is in open guard over Magana... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Magana rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Magana climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Magana is standing while Gadelha is on the ground on her back
Claudia Gadelha doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Gadelha climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Magana decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Magana moves back and takes a deep breath.
Angela Magana tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gadelha won't budge, forcing Magana to pull guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Magana
Gadelha is in closed guard... Magana tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Gadelha tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Claudia Gadelha looks to posture up and open Angela Magana's guard...
Claudia Gadelha forces Angela Magana to open her guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Magana tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Magana tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Magana tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Claudia Gadelha pushes Angela Magana against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Gadelha jumps and tries to free her leg! Magana doesn't allow this but Claudia Gadelha is able to get half guard here.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Magana
Magana measures the resilience of Gadelha's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gadelha blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Magana
Angela Magana attempts to move to full guard
Angela Magana manages to switch to full guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Magana works on the ground with her fingers over Gadelha's face
Gadelha shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Magana measures the resilience of Gadelha's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gadelha blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Claudia Gadelha goes with a looping right hand while Angela Magana jumps back and jabs
Magana seems staggered and Claudia Gadelha runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Magana steps backwards away from Claudia Gadelha. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Gadelha pushes Angela Magana and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Angela Magana didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Magana's body! She's holding her side
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Gadelha tries to move to full mount
Gadelha succeeds
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Angela Magana
Claudia Gadelha tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Magana is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Gadelha misses a step and Angela Magana sees an opportunity to counter her!
Angela Magana tries to roll to her side and trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard...
Claudia Gadelha keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Angela Magana
Angela Magana tries to roll on the ground...
Gadelha knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Claudia Gadelha looks to counter!
Angela Magana tries to roll to her side and trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard...
Claudia Gadelha rolls her over and takes her back!
Gadelha is in rear mount over Magana
Magana looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Magana has Gadelha controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Gadelha is unable to move under Magana control.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Magana
Gadelha use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) is cheering her!
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Angela Magana
Angela Magana attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Angela Magana manages to switch to full guard.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Gadelha moves backwards and Angela Magana is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Gadelha is holding Angela Magana's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Angela Magana loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Angela Magana
Claudia Gadelha looks to mount Angela Magana...
Claudia Gadelha slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Angela Magana
Magana measures the resilience of Gadelha's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gadelha blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Magana misses a step and Claudia Gadelha sees an opportunity to counter her!
Claudia Gadelha tries to better her position on the ground...
Gadelha is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Angela Magana
Angela Magana tries to roll on the ground...
Gadelha knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Angela Magana
Angela Magana launches a few punches to Gadelha's cheek from the guard.
Claudia Gadelha uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Angela Magana gets sloppy and Claudia Gadelha tries to take advantage...
Angela Magana tries to roll to her side and trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard...
Claudia Gadelha rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Gadelha is in rear mount over Magana
Magana has Gadelha controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Gadelha is unable to move under Magana control.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Magana
Angela Magana launches a few punches to Gadelha's cheek from the guard.
Claudia Gadelha uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Gadelha tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gadelha tries to escape from closed guard...
Gadelha struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Magana
Angela Magana attempts to move to full guard
Claudia Gadelha keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Angela Magana fakes a punch and launches herself over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Angela Magana is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gadelha into her guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Magana
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass Angela Magana's guard...
Claudia Gadelha manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Magana
Claudia Gadelha fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Magana's face!
Magana's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Magana
Magana measures the resilience of Gadelha's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gadelha blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Magana
Angela Magana attempts to move to full guard
Claudia Gadelha keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Magana
Angela Magana struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Magana misses a step and Claudia Gadelha sees an opportunity to counter her!
Claudia Gadelha hooks Magana's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Angela Magana manages to kick Gadelha away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Angela Magana is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Magana
She succeeds!
Angela Magana is in closed guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Magana pulls her arm out of danger.
Magana tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Angela Magana tries to better her position on the ground...
Gadelha holds Angela Magana's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Angela Magana is in closed guard over Gadelha
Magana tries to escape from closed guard...
Gadelha waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Angela Magana! She is reversed and nor Claudia Gadelha is on half guard!
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Claudia Gadelha is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Magana is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Gadelha moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Magana
Angela Magana attempts to move to full guard
Claudia Gadelha keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Magana
Gadelha launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Angela Magana is not able to stop Magana ground skills and Claudia Gadelha moves to side mount!
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Angela Magana
Angela Magana attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Claudia Gadelha keeps control and remains in side mount.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Angela Magana
Claudia Gadelha tries a kimura
Magana breaks the lock.
Magana is trying to counter now!
Angela Magana attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Claudia Gadelha keeps control and remains in side mount.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Angela Magana
Angela Magana attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Claudia Gadelha keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Angela Magana
Angela Magana attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Claudia Gadelha keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Magana, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 5
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Magana studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Magana is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Claudia Gadelha pushes Angela Magana against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Gadelha jumps and tries to free her leg! Magana doesn't allow this but Claudia Gadelha is able to get half guard here.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Magana
Angela Magana tries to turn away and scramble out. Claudia Gadelha takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Angela Magana spins out and gets back to her feet.
Gadelha misses a step and Angela Magana sees an opportunity to counter her!
Angela Magana isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gadelha blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Magana's guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Magana
Angela Magana attempts to move to full guard
Claudia Gadelha keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Magana
Gadelha is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Magana
Angela Magana attempts to move to full guard
Claudia Gadelha keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Magana
Magana measures the resilience of Gadelha's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gadelha blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Angela Magana gets sloppy and Claudia Gadelha tries to take advantage...
Gadelha tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Angela Magana
Angela Magana attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Claudia Gadelha keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
A solid combination from Angela Magana
mostly hits air.
Magana clumsily fails here and it's time for Claudia Gadelha to fight back!
Several good body shots
land on Magana.
Hard blow to Magana's mid-section, she seems hurt
Claudia Gadelha and Magana engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Claudia Gadelha is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Angela Magana attempts a sweep single...
Claudia Gadelha was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Gadelha studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Low kick by Angela Magana to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Magana misses a step and Claudia Gadelha sees an opportunity to counter her!
Claudia Gadelha fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Magana's chin
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A punch from Angela Magana
gets blocked by Gadelha.
Magana pushes Claudia Gadelha and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The two exchange wildly
Gadelha is connecting with a few punches
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and launches herself over Magana!
Nice move by Gadelha who clinches and pushes Magana against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Claudia Gadelha pushes Angela Magana against the fence and tries to hit her with the back of her elbow
one hits, another hits and the third one sends Magana to the mat
Gadelha is standing while Magana is on the ground on her back
Angela Magana doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Gadelha's moves.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Gadelha is standing while Magana is on the ground on her back
Magana has her hand down and she is just willing the round to end. She will need better cardio training in the future.
Angela Magana doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Gadelha's moves.
Gadelha is standing while Magana is on the ground on her back
Claudia Gadelha opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside Magana's guard.
Magana didn't see that coming. Gadelha is in open guard over Magana now.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Magana tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Magana tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Magana
Gadelha tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Magana
Angela Magana attempts to move to full guard
Claudia Gadelha keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Magana
Angela Magana attempts to move to full guard
Claudia Gadelha keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Claudia Gadelha.
Winner is Claudia Gadelha by Split decision
Statistics: Claudia Gadelha
Punches 25/32 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 9/9 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/15 (60%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1006 s
Statistics: Angela Magana
Punches 2/19 (11%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 10/33 (30%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1026 s
Both women became completely exhausted pretty quickly. Claudia had a late onslaught that probably won her the fight in the 5th.