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Claressa Shields Releases First Statement After PFL Comeback Victory

As one of the best female boxers of our time, Claressa Shields dared to be great in a transition into MMA—and it paid off after a come-from-behind victory. At PFL 4 on Thursday, a heavy amount of pressure collected on the shoulders of the only boxer in…

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Claressa Shields ‘Had A Never Quit Attitude’ In Tough MMA Debut

Claressa Shields has reflected on winning her first professional Mixed Martial Arts matchup with a third-round stoppage over Brittany Elkin in her Professional Fighting League (PFL) debut on Friday night. Shields, 26, is one of the biggest stars in women’s boxing is currently a two-time undisputed champion in the ring. She has now turned her […]

Shields, 26, is one of the biggest stars in women’s boxing is currently a two-time undisputed champion in the ring. She has now turned her attention to conquering MMA and was certainly thrown in at the deep end against Elkin (3-6), as she was forced to the ground for lengthy periods in the first two rounds.

Elkin managed to obtain full mount in the opening round and unleashed a barrage of punches that Shields did very well to survive – a testament to her grit and toughness. Shields then displayed how much she has learned from training at Jackson Wink MMA by escaping an armbar attempt from Elkin, before unleashing her own barrage of shots on the feet which Elkin, in turn, did well to survive.

In the third round, Shields excellently scrambled against another takedown attempt from Elkin, and managed to rain down a fury of unanswered punches before referee Gasper Oliver stopped the fight.

Speaking to PFL after the fight, Shields explained how she emerge victorious from a tough MMA debut.

“I feel like I am dreaming, this is crazy. I never doubted myself winning a boxing match,” Shields said. “MMA, it’s like it’s possible I can lose this first fight. I just had a never-quit attitude every round. I may have lost these two rounds, but I’m not losing this fight.”

It’s very interesting to see where Shields goes from here. She has shown a very impressive amount of learning and adaptation in a very short period of time, and she is a part of what is widely considered to be one of the best gyms in the Mixed Martial Arts world in Jackson Wink, who count such elite fighters as Jon Jones and Holly Holm among their ranks. Given the amount of growth we’ve seen from Shields in such a short time, being a big success in women’s MMA is far from impossible for the two-time undisputed champion of the squared circle

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Claressa Shields Earns 3rd Round TKO Against Brittney Elkin – PFL 4 Highlights

Claressa Shields showed the world she is serious about her MMA career, earning a late TKO in her debut. Elkins was faithful to her word and focused on takedowns and controlling Shields on the ground through most of the fight. Shields, however, showed composure and never panicked when she found herself in compromising positions. Elkin […]

Claressa Shields showed the world she is serious about her MMA career, earning a late TKO in her debut.

Elkins was faithful to her word and focused on takedowns and controlling Shields on the ground through most of the fight. Shields, however, showed composure and never panicked when she found herself in compromising positions.

Elkin attempted to utilize her jiu-jitsu skills early to try and finish the fight but was unsuccessful. She attempted armbars in both the first and second rounds, but Shields was able to escape and even achieved the top position for brief moments.

Elkins also attempted to dish out some ground and pound, but Shields was unfazed and never seemed in danger from the strikes. Shields also mounted offense from the bottom, causing Elkin to remain close to her in an attempt to close distance and avoid Shields’s strikes. Still, the boxing GWOAT was down two rounds by our card going into the third.

In the third, it appeared that it would be more of the same when Elkin attempted a single leg early in the round. Shields sprawled and avoided the takedown, punching Elkin on the way up and causing the veteran to stumble. It was the beginning of the end as Shields swarmed Elkin and secured the stoppage with a barrage of unanswered strikes to Elkin’s head. Check out the highlights below.

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Claressa Shields Defeats Brittney Elkin by 3rd-Round TKO in PFL Debut

World champion boxer Claressa Shields officially kicked off her MMA career with a win, beating Brittney Elking by third-round TKO to close out 2021 PFL 4 from Oceans Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey…

PFL 4 Results & Highlights: Claressa Shields Makes Dramatic Comeback

PFL 4: Shields vs. Elkin has concluded! Check out all the highlights and results below! Before the event kicked off, ESPN took a moment to appreciate the greatness of Claressa Shields in the field of boxing hours before she embarks on this new journey….

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PFL 4: Shields vs. Elkin Takes Place Live Tonight On ESPN2

PFL 4 takes place tonight live on ESPN2 from the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey and will be headlined by the much-anticipated debut of undefeated boxing champion Claressa Shields. After officially making the decision to jump to MMA la…

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