To be a champion in MMA, fighters must be well-rounded both in stand-up techniques and on-the-ground techniques.
Claressa Shields has proven to be a force to be reckoned with in the stand-up format. Before transitioning to MMA, Shields was an Olympic boxing champion, winning Olympic gold in 2012 and 2016. Shields compiled an undefeated 11-0 record in professional boxing.
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