Post by The Sandmen on Jun 27, 2018 8:16:57 GMT -5
DeAnna Bennett doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
Angela Magana shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Solid jabs from Angela Magana.
Bennett defends.
Magana clumsily fails here and it's time for DeAnna Bennett to fight back!
DeAnna Bennett fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Magana's chin
Magana's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Angela Magana seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Magana wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
DeAnna Bennett pushes away Magana trying to keep the fight at striking range
Magana doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with DeAnna Bennett
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Bennett doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Angela Magana embrace and tries to move away...
Angela Magana pushes Bennett forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Bennett misses a step and Angela Magana sees an opportunity to counter her!
Angela Magana tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Bennett ducks under and pushes away her opponent.
DeAnna Bennett tries a middle kick
Magana blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Bennett tries to grapple
She puts Magana in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Magana pushes off of DeAnna Bennett and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Bennett stumbles backwards but Angela Magana chases her and continues the rain of blows!
DeAnna Bennett pushes away Magana trying to keep the fight at striking range
Magana stumbles backwards and DeAnna Bennett circles to get the center of the cage
Angela Magana closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Magana moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Bennett with a double overhooks!
Good movement from Magana
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Bennett's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on DeAnna Bennett's Chin
Tremendous strikes from Bennett!
Some big punches are landing!
DeAnna Bennett fakes a punch and launches herself over Angela Magana
Great move by Bennett who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Angela Magana tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Bennett is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Angela Magana grapple with DeAnna Bennett and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Angela Magana is in side mount over DeAnna Bennett
Angela Magana is in side mount over DeAnna Bennett
Bennett tries to show some ground skills
DeAnna Bennett put Magana in half guard.
Angela Magana is in half guard over Bennett
Magana launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
DeAnna Bennett is not able to stop Bennett ground skills and Angela Magana moves to side mount!
Angela Magana is in side mount over DeAnna Bennett
DeAnna Bennett attempts to trap Angela Magana in her guard.
DeAnna Bennett manages to switch to full guard.
Angela Magana is in closed guard over Bennett
Magana is in closed guard... Bennett tries to roll on the ground!
Angela Magana uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Angela Magana is in closed guard over Bennett
Magana is in closed guard... Bennett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Angela Magana!
DeAnna Bennett is in full mount over Angela Magana
Magana tries to move on the ground and shows DeAnna Bennett 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! John McCarthy knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
DeAnna Bennett is in full mount over Angela Magana
Angela Magana tries to roll on the ground...
Bennett knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Magana clumsily fails here and it's time for DeAnna Bennett to fight back!
Angela Magana tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Angela Magana creates enough space to control DeAnna Bennett's leg.
DeAnna Bennett is in half guard over Magana
Angela Magana 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
DeAnna Bennett 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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bennett steps backwards away from Angela Magana. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Magana decides to launch some tentative punches
DeAnna Bennett takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Angela Magana tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
DeAnna Bennett jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Bennett is trying to counter now!
Solid kick to the leg from DeAnna Bennett
that visibly pains Magana.
Magana pushes DeAnna Bennett and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Bennett and Magana circle around the center of the cage.
DeAnna Bennett moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Inside leg kick from Bennett
that lands on Angela Magana's leg.
Magana hyper-extended her leg
Bennett studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
DeAnna Bennett and Magana engage in a wild exchange of punches!
DeAnna Bennett is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Angela Magana shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! DeAnna Bennett is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Magana into her guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Angela Magana is in closed guard over Bennett
Angela Magana is cooling the fight on the ground
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
DeAnna Bennett has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 2
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Magana grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Angela Magana
Angela Magana is in open guard over Bennett
Bennett tries to close her guard around Magana
She succeeds!
Angela Magana is in closed guard over Bennett
Magana is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Angela Magana is in closed guard over Bennett
Magana is in closed guard... Bennett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Angela Magana!
DeAnna Bennett is in full mount over Angela Magana
Bennett works on the ground with her fingers over Magana's face
Magana shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
DeAnna Bennett is in full mount over Angela Magana
Magana looks to be in very good shape.
Angela Magana tries to roll to her side and trap DeAnna Bennett in her guard...
Angela Magana moves to half guard.
DeAnna Bennett is in half guard over Magana
Angela Magana tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. DeAnna Bennett looks to counter!
Good looking punches from DeAnna Bennett on the ground
deflected by Magana.
DeAnna Bennett is in half guard over Magana
DeAnna Bennett tries to free her leg
Angela Magana moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Angela Magana leans forwards and tries to grapple with Bennett
Magana shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Angela Magana shoots and grab DeAnna Bennett's ankle trying to take her down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Magana scoop up DeAnna Bennett's ankle with one hand and pushes her body with another forcing Bennett to the mat
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Angela Magana is in open guard over Bennett
Magana moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Magana misses a step and DeAnna Bennett sees an opportunity to counter her!
Bennett measures the resilience of Magana's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Magana blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Angela Magana is in open guard over Bennett
Bennett tries to close her guard around Magana
She is not able to do it
Angela Magana is in open guard over Bennett
Magana tries to jump to side mount.
DeAnna Bennett closed her guard around Angela Magana.
Angela Magana is in side mount over DeAnna Bennett
Angela Magana looks to mount DeAnna Bennett...
Angela Magana slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Angela Magana is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
Magana catch DeAnna Bennett's left arm and tries a kimura
Bennett struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in Bennett's eyes...
DeAnna Bennett holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Angela Magana is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
DeAnna Bennett tries to roll to her side and trap Angela Magana in her guard...
Angela Magana rolls her over and takes her back!
Magana is in rear mount over Bennett
Angela Magana isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Bennett locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Angela Magana unil she can pull her arm free! Magana lost her dominant position.
Bennett is trying to counter now!
DeAnna Bennett launches a few punches to Magana's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Magana tries to cover her face,
Magana is in rear mount over Bennett
Magana tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Bennett! Magana has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Magana is in rear mount over Bennett with one hook in
Angela Magana isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Bennett locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Angela Magana unil she can pull her arm free! Magana lost her dominant position.
DeAnna Bennett is in closed guard over Magana
Bennett 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 Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) is cheering her!
DeAnna Bennett is in side mount over Angela Magana
DeAnna Bennett looks to mount Angela Magana...
Angela Magana sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
DeAnna Bennett is in half guard over Magana
Magana launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Bennett's ribs.
DeAnna Bennett is in half guard over Magana
Angela Magana attempts to move to full guard
DeAnna Bennett keeps good control and remains in half guard.
DeAnna Bennett is in half guard over Magana
DeAnna Bennett tries to pass Angela Magana's guard...
DeAnna Bennett manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
DeAnna Bennett is in side mount over Angela Magana
Bennett positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Magana's being punished here!
DeAnna Bennett is in side mount over Angela Magana
Angela Magana attempts to trap DeAnna Bennett in her guard.
Angela Magana manages to switch to half guard.
DeAnna Bennett is in half guard over Magana
Angela Magana attempts to move to full guard
DeAnna Bennett keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Angela Magana fakes a punch and launches herself over Bennett!
Nice move by Magana who clinches and pushes Bennett against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Magana is launching some bone breaking punches to Bennett's ribs while in the clinch.
Bennett blocks.
Angela Magana gets sloppy and DeAnna Bennett tries to take advantage...
Bennett doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Angela Magana embrace and tries to move away...
Angela Magana pushes Bennett forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
DeAnna Bennett pushes away Magana trying to keep the fight at striking range
Magana doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with DeAnna Bennett
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bennett launches a few hard punches to Angela Magana's ribs!
Magana struggles and protects herself.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Solid low kick from DeAnna Bennett.
Magana deflects it.
Magana moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Bennett with a double overhooks!
Magana is holding DeAnna Bennett's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
DeAnna Bennett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Angela Magana is in side mount over DeAnna Bennett
Magana tries to open up Bennett with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Bennett is trying to block them with her hands...
Angela Magana is in side mount over DeAnna Bennett
Angela Magana looks to pass to mount...
Magana slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for DeAnna Bennett.
Angela Magana is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
Bennett tries to escape from the full mount...
Angela Magana is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Angela Magana is in side mount over DeAnna Bennett
Magana tries to launch a few punches to DeAnna Bennett
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Bennett's defense
Hard blow to Bennett's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Angela Magana is in side mount over DeAnna Bennett
Angela Magana looks to mount DeAnna Bennett...
Angela Magana slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Angela Magana is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
Angela Magana isolates DeAnna Bennett's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
You can see the pain reflected in Bennett's eyes...
Bennett struggles to free herself
DeAnna Bennett is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Angela Magana is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
Magana is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Bennett's ribs.
Bennett is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Angela Magana is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
Bennett and Magana are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Angela Magana takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over DeAnna Bennett shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
DeAnna Bennett breaks that americana attempt!
Angela Magana gets sloppy and DeAnna Bennett tries to take advantage...
Bennett measures the resilience of Magana's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Magana's side.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Angela Magana is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
Angela Magana tries to better her position on the ground...
Magana is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Angela Magana is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
Pitty-pat punches from Magana
They're bothering Bennett even though they aren't hurting her.
Angela Magana is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
DeAnna Bennett tries to roll to her side and trap Angela Magana in her guard...
Angela Magana rolls her over and takes her back!
Magana is in rear mount over Bennett
Bennett has given her back to Angela Magana who is trying to get one hook in!
Angela Magana has one hook in!
Magana is in rear mount over Bennett with one hook in
Magana has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Bennett.
Bennett uses her leg as leverage and manages to keep herself safe for now.
Magana is in rear mount over Bennett with one hook in
Angela Magana launches a few punches to Bennett
Bennett covers herself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
DeAnna Bennett is in open guard over Magana
DeAnna Bennett tries to pass to half guard...
Angela Magana can't prevent her opponent from passing. Bennett looks to work from half guard.
DeAnna Bennett is in half guard over Magana
Bennett launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Angela Magana is not able to stop Magana ground skills and DeAnna Bennett moves to side mount!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
DeAnna Bennett is in side mount over Angela Magana
Bennett tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
DeAnna Bennett is in full mount over Angela Magana
DeAnna Bennett 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
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up DeAnna Bennett. 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.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Angela Magana goes with a looping right hand while DeAnna Bennett jumps back and jabs
Magana seems staggered and DeAnna Bennett runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Magana is holding DeAnna Bennett's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
DeAnna Bennett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Angela Magana is in side mount over DeAnna Bennett
DeAnna Bennett launches a few punches to Magana's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Magana tries to cover her face,
Angela Magana is in side mount over DeAnna Bennett
Bennett tries to show some ground skills
DeAnna Bennett put Magana in half guard.
Angela Magana is in half guard over Bennett
DeAnna Bennett attempts to move to full guard
Angela Magana keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Angela Magana is in half guard over Bennett
DeAnna Bennett launches a few punches to Magana's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Magana tries to cover her face,
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Angela Magana fakes a punch and launches herself over Bennett!
Nice move by Magana who clinches and pushes Bennett against the cage
DeAnna Bennett tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Magana is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Bennett is launching some bone breaking punches to Magana's ribs while in the clinch.
Magana blocks.
Magana tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Angela Magana tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bennett goes down.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Angela Magana is in open guard over Bennett
Magana moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Angela Magana is in half guard over Bennett
DeAnna Bennett launches a few punches to Magana's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Magana tries to cover her face,
Angela Magana is in half guard over Bennett
DeAnna Bennett launches a few punches to Magana's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Magana tries to cover her face,
Angela Magana is in half guard over Bennett
DeAnna Bennett launches a few punches to Magana's cheek from the guard.
Angela Magana uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Angela Magana is in half guard over Bennett
Bennett measures the resilience of Magana's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Magana's side.
Angela Magana is in half guard over Bennett
DeAnna Bennett launches a few punches to Magana's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Magana tries to cover her face,
Angela Magana is in half guard over Bennett
Angela Magana 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
John McCarthy 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 Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
A high kick from Angela Magana
falls short of the mark.
Angela Magana gets sloppy and DeAnna Bennett tries to take advantage...
DeAnna Bennett tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Magana grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Angela Magana
Hard blow to Bennett's mid-section, she seems hurt
Angela Magana is in open guard over Bennett
Magana is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Angela Magana is in open guard over Bennett
Magana moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Angela Magana is in half guard over Bennett
Angela Magana tries to pass DeAnna Bennett's guard...
Angela Magana manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Angela Magana is in side mount over DeAnna Bennett
DeAnna Bennett attempts to trap Angela Magana in her guard.
DeAnna Bennett manages to switch to full guard.
Angela Magana is in closed guard over Bennett
Magana is in closed guard... Bennett tries to roll on the ground!
Angela Magana uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Angela Magana is in closed guard over Bennett
Magana is in closed guard... Bennett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Angela Magana!
DeAnna Bennett is in full mount over Angela Magana
DeAnna Bennett tries to better her position on the ground...
Bennett is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
DeAnna Bennett is in full mount over Angela Magana
Angela Magana tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Angela Magana is in closed guard over Bennett
Magana tries to escape from the closed guard
Magana succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Angela Magana is in open guard over Bennett
Angela Magana tries to pass to half guard...
DeAnna Bennett's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Angela Magana is in open guard over Bennett
DeAnna Bennett launches a few punches to Magana's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Magana tries to cover her face,
Angela Magana is in open guard over Bennett
Magana tries to open up Bennett with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Bennett blocks a few elbows and now Angela Magana will have to look for another option here.
Bennett is trying to counter now!
DeAnna Bennett launches a few punches to Magana's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Magana tries to cover her face,
Angela Magana is in open guard over Bennett
Magana breaths deeply while on the ground
Angela Magana is in open guard over Bennett
Magana moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Angela Magana is in half guard over Bennett
Bennett measures the resilience of Magana's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Magana blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Angela Magana is in half guard over Bennett
DeAnna Bennett launches a few punches to Magana's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Magana tries to cover her face,
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Magana, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 5
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Angela Magana and Bennett engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Magana is holding DeAnna Bennett's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
DeAnna Bennett shows great balance while pushing away Angela Magana
Bennett tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
A left hook from Bennett
grazes the chin of Magana.
Magana fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bennett sprawls and remains on her feet.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bennett studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Angela Magana circles around Bennett
Magana and Bennett circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Magana moves backwards and DeAnna Bennett is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Solid jabs from Angela Magana.
Bennett defends.
Bennett is trying to counter now!
Bennett throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Angela Magana has seen better days.
Magana is holding DeAnna Bennett's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
DeAnna Bennett shows great balance while pushing away Angela Magana
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Angela Magana takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Angela Magana attempts a sweep single...
Angela Magana catches DeAnna Bennett's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Magana.
Angela Magana is in closed guard over Bennett
Magana is in closed guard... Bennett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Angela Magana!
DeAnna Bennett is in full mount over Angela Magana
Magana is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
DeAnna Bennett is in full mount over Angela Magana
Angela Magana tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Angela Magana is in closed guard over Bennett
DeAnna Bennett launches a few punches to Magana's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Magana tries to cover her face,
Angela Magana is in closed guard over Bennett
Magana tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Bennett leans and gets Angela Magana's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Bennett is trying to counter now!
Magana is in closed guard... Bennett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Angela Magana!
DeAnna Bennett is in full mount over Angela Magana
Magana launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Bennett's ribs.
DeAnna Bennett is in full mount over Angela Magana
Angela Magana tries to roll to her side and trap DeAnna Bennett in her guard...
Angela Magana moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
DeAnna Bennett is in half guard over Magana
DeAnna Bennett pushes Magana's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Magana wraps her legs while she holds DeAnna Bennett's head... Tight guard!
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
DeAnna Bennett is in half guard over Magana
Bennett positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Magana's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
DeAnna Bennett is in half guard over Magana
Bennett breaths deeply while on the ground
DeAnna Bennett is in half guard over Magana
Bennett positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Magana's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
DeAnna Bennett is in half guard over Magana
Bennett tries to open up Angela Magana's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Magana in the side of the head
DeAnna Bennett is in half guard over Magana
Bennett launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Angela Magana is not able to stop Magana ground skills and DeAnna Bennett moves to side mount!
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
DeAnna Bennett is in side mount over Angela Magana
Magana tries to show some ground skills
Angela Magana put Bennett in half guard.
DeAnna Bennett is in half guard over Magana
Angela Magana attempts to move to full guard
Angela Magana manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
DeAnna Bennett is in closed guard over Magana
Bennett is in closed guard... Magana tries to roll on the ground!
DeAnna Bennett uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Magana clumsily fails here and it's time for DeAnna Bennett to fight back!
Bennett 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!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for DeAnna Bennett.
Winner is DeAnna Bennett by Split decision
Statistics: DeAnna Bennett
Punches 23/29 (79%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 0/8 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 37/63 (59%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 937 s
Statistics: Angela Magana
Punches 5/16 (31%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/11 (55%)
Takedowns 7/11 (64%)
GnP strikes 11/26 (42%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 937 s
Very even fight. Both women fought themselves to exhaustion. Deanna early, Magana late. Exhaustion!
Angela Magana shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Solid jabs from Angela Magana.
Bennett defends.
Magana clumsily fails here and it's time for DeAnna Bennett to fight back!
DeAnna Bennett fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Magana's chin
Magana's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Angela Magana seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Magana wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
DeAnna Bennett pushes away Magana trying to keep the fight at striking range
Magana doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with DeAnna Bennett
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Bennett doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Angela Magana embrace and tries to move away...
Angela Magana pushes Bennett forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Bennett misses a step and Angela Magana sees an opportunity to counter her!
Angela Magana tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Bennett ducks under and pushes away her opponent.
DeAnna Bennett tries a middle kick
Magana blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Bennett tries to grapple
She puts Magana in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Magana pushes off of DeAnna Bennett and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Bennett stumbles backwards but Angela Magana chases her and continues the rain of blows!
DeAnna Bennett pushes away Magana trying to keep the fight at striking range
Magana stumbles backwards and DeAnna Bennett circles to get the center of the cage
Angela Magana closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Magana moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Bennett with a double overhooks!
Good movement from Magana
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Bennett's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on DeAnna Bennett's Chin
Tremendous strikes from Bennett!
Some big punches are landing!
DeAnna Bennett fakes a punch and launches herself over Angela Magana
Great move by Bennett who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Angela Magana tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Bennett is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Angela Magana grapple with DeAnna Bennett and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Angela Magana is in side mount over DeAnna Bennett
Angela Magana is in side mount over DeAnna Bennett
Bennett tries to show some ground skills
DeAnna Bennett put Magana in half guard.
Angela Magana is in half guard over Bennett
Magana launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
DeAnna Bennett is not able to stop Bennett ground skills and Angela Magana moves to side mount!
Angela Magana is in side mount over DeAnna Bennett
DeAnna Bennett attempts to trap Angela Magana in her guard.
DeAnna Bennett manages to switch to full guard.
Angela Magana is in closed guard over Bennett
Magana is in closed guard... Bennett tries to roll on the ground!
Angela Magana uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Angela Magana is in closed guard over Bennett
Magana is in closed guard... Bennett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Angela Magana!
DeAnna Bennett is in full mount over Angela Magana
Magana tries to move on the ground and shows DeAnna Bennett 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! John McCarthy knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
DeAnna Bennett is in full mount over Angela Magana
Angela Magana tries to roll on the ground...
Bennett knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Magana clumsily fails here and it's time for DeAnna Bennett to fight back!
Angela Magana tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Angela Magana creates enough space to control DeAnna Bennett's leg.
DeAnna Bennett is in half guard over Magana
Angela Magana 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
DeAnna Bennett 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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bennett steps backwards away from Angela Magana. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Magana decides to launch some tentative punches
DeAnna Bennett takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Angela Magana tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
DeAnna Bennett jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Bennett is trying to counter now!
Solid kick to the leg from DeAnna Bennett
that visibly pains Magana.
Magana pushes DeAnna Bennett and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Bennett and Magana circle around the center of the cage.
DeAnna Bennett moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Inside leg kick from Bennett
that lands on Angela Magana's leg.
Magana hyper-extended her leg
Bennett studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
DeAnna Bennett and Magana engage in a wild exchange of punches!
DeAnna Bennett is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Angela Magana shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! DeAnna Bennett is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Magana into her guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Angela Magana is in closed guard over Bennett
Angela Magana is cooling the fight on the ground
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
DeAnna Bennett has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 2
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Magana grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Angela Magana
Angela Magana is in open guard over Bennett
Bennett tries to close her guard around Magana
She succeeds!
Angela Magana is in closed guard over Bennett
Magana is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Angela Magana is in closed guard over Bennett
Magana is in closed guard... Bennett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Angela Magana!
DeAnna Bennett is in full mount over Angela Magana
Bennett works on the ground with her fingers over Magana's face
Magana shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
DeAnna Bennett is in full mount over Angela Magana
Magana looks to be in very good shape.
Angela Magana tries to roll to her side and trap DeAnna Bennett in her guard...
Angela Magana moves to half guard.
DeAnna Bennett is in half guard over Magana
Angela Magana tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. DeAnna Bennett looks to counter!
Good looking punches from DeAnna Bennett on the ground
deflected by Magana.
DeAnna Bennett is in half guard over Magana
DeAnna Bennett tries to free her leg
Angela Magana moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Angela Magana leans forwards and tries to grapple with Bennett
Magana shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Angela Magana shoots and grab DeAnna Bennett's ankle trying to take her down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Magana scoop up DeAnna Bennett's ankle with one hand and pushes her body with another forcing Bennett to the mat
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Angela Magana is in open guard over Bennett
Magana moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Magana misses a step and DeAnna Bennett sees an opportunity to counter her!
Bennett measures the resilience of Magana's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Magana blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Angela Magana is in open guard over Bennett
Bennett tries to close her guard around Magana
She is not able to do it
Angela Magana is in open guard over Bennett
Magana tries to jump to side mount.
DeAnna Bennett closed her guard around Angela Magana.
Angela Magana is in side mount over DeAnna Bennett
Angela Magana looks to mount DeAnna Bennett...
Angela Magana slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Angela Magana is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
Magana catch DeAnna Bennett's left arm and tries a kimura
Bennett struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in Bennett's eyes...
DeAnna Bennett holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Angela Magana is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
DeAnna Bennett tries to roll to her side and trap Angela Magana in her guard...
Angela Magana rolls her over and takes her back!
Magana is in rear mount over Bennett
Angela Magana isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Bennett locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Angela Magana unil she can pull her arm free! Magana lost her dominant position.
Bennett is trying to counter now!
DeAnna Bennett launches a few punches to Magana's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Magana tries to cover her face,
Magana is in rear mount over Bennett
Magana tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Bennett! Magana has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Magana is in rear mount over Bennett with one hook in
Angela Magana isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Bennett locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Angela Magana unil she can pull her arm free! Magana lost her dominant position.
DeAnna Bennett is in closed guard over Magana
Bennett 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 Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) is cheering her!
DeAnna Bennett is in side mount over Angela Magana
DeAnna Bennett looks to mount Angela Magana...
Angela Magana sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
DeAnna Bennett is in half guard over Magana
Magana launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Bennett's ribs.
DeAnna Bennett is in half guard over Magana
Angela Magana attempts to move to full guard
DeAnna Bennett keeps good control and remains in half guard.
DeAnna Bennett is in half guard over Magana
DeAnna Bennett tries to pass Angela Magana's guard...
DeAnna Bennett manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
DeAnna Bennett is in side mount over Angela Magana
Bennett positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Magana's being punished here!
DeAnna Bennett is in side mount over Angela Magana
Angela Magana attempts to trap DeAnna Bennett in her guard.
Angela Magana manages to switch to half guard.
DeAnna Bennett is in half guard over Magana
Angela Magana attempts to move to full guard
DeAnna Bennett keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Angela Magana fakes a punch and launches herself over Bennett!
Nice move by Magana who clinches and pushes Bennett against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Magana is launching some bone breaking punches to Bennett's ribs while in the clinch.
Bennett blocks.
Angela Magana gets sloppy and DeAnna Bennett tries to take advantage...
Bennett doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Angela Magana embrace and tries to move away...
Angela Magana pushes Bennett forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
DeAnna Bennett pushes away Magana trying to keep the fight at striking range
Magana doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with DeAnna Bennett
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bennett launches a few hard punches to Angela Magana's ribs!
Magana struggles and protects herself.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Solid low kick from DeAnna Bennett.
Magana deflects it.
Magana moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Bennett with a double overhooks!
Magana is holding DeAnna Bennett's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
DeAnna Bennett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Angela Magana is in side mount over DeAnna Bennett
Magana tries to open up Bennett with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Bennett is trying to block them with her hands...
Angela Magana is in side mount over DeAnna Bennett
Angela Magana looks to pass to mount...
Magana slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for DeAnna Bennett.
Angela Magana is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
Bennett tries to escape from the full mount...
Angela Magana is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Angela Magana is in side mount over DeAnna Bennett
Magana tries to launch a few punches to DeAnna Bennett
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Bennett's defense
Hard blow to Bennett's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Angela Magana is in side mount over DeAnna Bennett
Angela Magana looks to mount DeAnna Bennett...
Angela Magana slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Angela Magana is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
Angela Magana isolates DeAnna Bennett's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
You can see the pain reflected in Bennett's eyes...
Bennett struggles to free herself
DeAnna Bennett is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Angela Magana is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
Magana is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Bennett's ribs.
Bennett is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Angela Magana is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
Bennett and Magana are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Angela Magana takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over DeAnna Bennett shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
DeAnna Bennett breaks that americana attempt!
Angela Magana gets sloppy and DeAnna Bennett tries to take advantage...
Bennett measures the resilience of Magana's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Magana's side.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Angela Magana is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
Angela Magana tries to better her position on the ground...
Magana is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Angela Magana is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
Pitty-pat punches from Magana
They're bothering Bennett even though they aren't hurting her.
Angela Magana is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
DeAnna Bennett tries to roll to her side and trap Angela Magana in her guard...
Angela Magana rolls her over and takes her back!
Magana is in rear mount over Bennett
Bennett has given her back to Angela Magana who is trying to get one hook in!
Angela Magana has one hook in!
Magana is in rear mount over Bennett with one hook in
Magana has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Bennett.
Bennett uses her leg as leverage and manages to keep herself safe for now.
Magana is in rear mount over Bennett with one hook in
Angela Magana launches a few punches to Bennett
Bennett covers herself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
DeAnna Bennett is in open guard over Magana
DeAnna Bennett tries to pass to half guard...
Angela Magana can't prevent her opponent from passing. Bennett looks to work from half guard.
DeAnna Bennett is in half guard over Magana
Bennett launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Angela Magana is not able to stop Magana ground skills and DeAnna Bennett moves to side mount!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
DeAnna Bennett is in side mount over Angela Magana
Bennett tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
DeAnna Bennett is in full mount over Angela Magana
DeAnna Bennett 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
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up DeAnna Bennett. 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.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Angela Magana goes with a looping right hand while DeAnna Bennett jumps back and jabs
Magana seems staggered and DeAnna Bennett runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Magana is holding DeAnna Bennett's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
DeAnna Bennett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Angela Magana is in side mount over DeAnna Bennett
DeAnna Bennett launches a few punches to Magana's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Magana tries to cover her face,
Angela Magana is in side mount over DeAnna Bennett
Bennett tries to show some ground skills
DeAnna Bennett put Magana in half guard.
Angela Magana is in half guard over Bennett
DeAnna Bennett attempts to move to full guard
Angela Magana keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Angela Magana is in half guard over Bennett
DeAnna Bennett launches a few punches to Magana's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Magana tries to cover her face,
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Angela Magana fakes a punch and launches herself over Bennett!
Nice move by Magana who clinches and pushes Bennett against the cage
DeAnna Bennett tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Magana is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Bennett is launching some bone breaking punches to Magana's ribs while in the clinch.
Magana blocks.
Magana tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Angela Magana tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bennett goes down.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Angela Magana is in open guard over Bennett
Magana moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Angela Magana is in half guard over Bennett
DeAnna Bennett launches a few punches to Magana's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Magana tries to cover her face,
Angela Magana is in half guard over Bennett
DeAnna Bennett launches a few punches to Magana's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Magana tries to cover her face,
Angela Magana is in half guard over Bennett
DeAnna Bennett launches a few punches to Magana's cheek from the guard.
Angela Magana uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Angela Magana is in half guard over Bennett
Bennett measures the resilience of Magana's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Magana's side.
Angela Magana is in half guard over Bennett
DeAnna Bennett launches a few punches to Magana's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Magana tries to cover her face,
Angela Magana is in half guard over Bennett
Angela Magana 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
John McCarthy 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 Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
A high kick from Angela Magana
falls short of the mark.
Angela Magana gets sloppy and DeAnna Bennett tries to take advantage...
DeAnna Bennett tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Magana grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Angela Magana
Hard blow to Bennett's mid-section, she seems hurt
Angela Magana is in open guard over Bennett
Magana is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Angela Magana is in open guard over Bennett
Magana moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Angela Magana is in half guard over Bennett
Angela Magana tries to pass DeAnna Bennett's guard...
Angela Magana manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Angela Magana is in side mount over DeAnna Bennett
DeAnna Bennett attempts to trap Angela Magana in her guard.
DeAnna Bennett manages to switch to full guard.
Angela Magana is in closed guard over Bennett
Magana is in closed guard... Bennett tries to roll on the ground!
Angela Magana uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Angela Magana is in closed guard over Bennett
Magana is in closed guard... Bennett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Angela Magana!
DeAnna Bennett is in full mount over Angela Magana
DeAnna Bennett tries to better her position on the ground...
Bennett is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
DeAnna Bennett is in full mount over Angela Magana
Angela Magana tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Angela Magana is in closed guard over Bennett
Magana tries to escape from the closed guard
Magana succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Angela Magana is in open guard over Bennett
Angela Magana tries to pass to half guard...
DeAnna Bennett's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Angela Magana is in open guard over Bennett
DeAnna Bennett launches a few punches to Magana's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Magana tries to cover her face,
Angela Magana is in open guard over Bennett
Magana tries to open up Bennett with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Bennett blocks a few elbows and now Angela Magana will have to look for another option here.
Bennett is trying to counter now!
DeAnna Bennett launches a few punches to Magana's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Magana tries to cover her face,
Angela Magana is in open guard over Bennett
Magana breaths deeply while on the ground
Angela Magana is in open guard over Bennett
Magana moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Angela Magana is in half guard over Bennett
Bennett measures the resilience of Magana's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Magana blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Angela Magana is in half guard over Bennett
DeAnna Bennett launches a few punches to Magana's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Magana tries to cover her face,
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Magana, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 5
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Angela Magana and Bennett engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Magana is holding DeAnna Bennett's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
DeAnna Bennett shows great balance while pushing away Angela Magana
Bennett tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
A left hook from Bennett
grazes the chin of Magana.
Magana fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bennett sprawls and remains on her feet.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bennett studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Angela Magana circles around Bennett
Magana and Bennett circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Magana moves backwards and DeAnna Bennett is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Solid jabs from Angela Magana.
Bennett defends.
Bennett is trying to counter now!
Bennett throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Angela Magana has seen better days.
Magana is holding DeAnna Bennett's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
DeAnna Bennett shows great balance while pushing away Angela Magana
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Angela Magana takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Angela Magana attempts a sweep single...
Angela Magana catches DeAnna Bennett's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Magana.
Angela Magana is in closed guard over Bennett
Magana is in closed guard... Bennett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Angela Magana!
DeAnna Bennett is in full mount over Angela Magana
Magana is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
DeAnna Bennett is in full mount over Angela Magana
Angela Magana tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Angela Magana is in closed guard over Bennett
DeAnna Bennett launches a few punches to Magana's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Magana tries to cover her face,
Angela Magana is in closed guard over Bennett
Magana tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Bennett leans and gets Angela Magana's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Bennett is trying to counter now!
Magana is in closed guard... Bennett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Angela Magana!
DeAnna Bennett is in full mount over Angela Magana
Magana launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Bennett's ribs.
DeAnna Bennett is in full mount over Angela Magana
Angela Magana tries to roll to her side and trap DeAnna Bennett in her guard...
Angela Magana moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
DeAnna Bennett is in half guard over Magana
DeAnna Bennett pushes Magana's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Magana wraps her legs while she holds DeAnna Bennett's head... Tight guard!
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
DeAnna Bennett is in half guard over Magana
Bennett positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Magana's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
DeAnna Bennett is in half guard over Magana
Bennett breaths deeply while on the ground
DeAnna Bennett is in half guard over Magana
Bennett positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Magana's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
DeAnna Bennett is in half guard over Magana
Bennett tries to open up Angela Magana's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Magana in the side of the head
DeAnna Bennett is in half guard over Magana
Bennett launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Angela Magana is not able to stop Magana ground skills and DeAnna Bennett moves to side mount!
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
DeAnna Bennett is in side mount over Angela Magana
Magana tries to show some ground skills
Angela Magana put Bennett in half guard.
DeAnna Bennett is in half guard over Magana
Angela Magana attempts to move to full guard
Angela Magana manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
DeAnna Bennett is in closed guard over Magana
Bennett is in closed guard... Magana tries to roll on the ground!
DeAnna Bennett uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Magana clumsily fails here and it's time for DeAnna Bennett to fight back!
Bennett 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!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for DeAnna Bennett.
Winner is DeAnna Bennett by Split decision
Statistics: DeAnna Bennett
Punches 23/29 (79%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 0/8 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 37/63 (59%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 937 s
Statistics: Angela Magana
Punches 5/16 (31%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/11 (55%)
Takedowns 7/11 (64%)
GnP strikes 11/26 (42%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 937 s
Very even fight. Both women fought themselves to exhaustion. Deanna early, Magana late. Exhaustion!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!