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Claressa Shields Retires After Successful MMA Career

5/22/2025

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Claressa Shields, the reigning women's heavyweight champion, has announced her retirement from MMA, wrapping up her career with two victories and one defeat. Citing time constraints and the demand for rigorous training, Shields reflects on her journey, with her last bout in February 2024 ending in a hard-fought split decision win over Kelsey De Santis.

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Claressa Shields, the reigning women's heavyweight champion, has announced her retirement from MMA, wrapping up her career with two victories and one defeat. Citing time constraints and the demand for rigorous training, Shields reflects on her journey, with her last bout in February 2024 ending in a hard-fought split decision win over Kelsey De Santis.