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Claressa Shields ‘not discouraged at all’ after first MMA loss; fires back at Jake Paul

Claressa Shields said she’s “not discouraged at all” after her first MMA loss and fired back at critic Jake Paul.

Editor’s note: This article was originally posted on MMAJunkie.com.

Claressa Shields is maintaining a positive attitude in the wake of her first combat sports loss at 2021 PFL Championship.

Shields (1-1), a two-time Olympic gold medalist and undefeated boxing champion, fell short in her sophomore MMA effort Wednesday when she lost a split decision to Abigail Montes (3-0). It was a competitive, back-and-forth fight, but ultimately an inability to get up from her back in Round 3 cost Shields the fight.

After putting together a flawless boxing run and winning her MMA debut earlier this year, Shields experienced defeat for the first time as a professional fighter – in any sport. There were immediate questions about how she would handle a setback, but the early signs show her intent to bounce back stronger.

Shields took to social media Thursday and shared her perspective on the loss (via Twitter):

https://twitter.com/Claressashields/status/1453726265819598860

I loss a split decision, I didn’t get my ass whooped 🤣 I also improved. All I’m going to do is go back to the drawing board and keep learning. No one said this journey was going To be easy. MMA is new to me, I’m fighting on a world stage after only 9 months of training. #blessed

https://twitter.com/Claressashields/status/1453729868789604367

The difference in last night was I’ve never had to fight or even train in a cage so damn slippery. It’s all learning & just different from boxing. I did a lot of things right last night. I just loss a split decision

Shields, 26, did have one critic she was keen to respond to after the loss: Jake Paul. In the lead-up to her 2021 PFL Championship fight, Shields had a lot to say about the YouTuber-turned-boxer, claiming she would never share a card with Paul and that she could beat him with one hand in a boxing match.

Paul took the opportunity to respond to Shields after her fight, calling her a “loser” and tearing her down for having a bad attitude. Shields, of course, had something to say in return (via Twitter):

https://twitter.com/Claressashields/status/1453725633507315719

😂 this is funny. You come running when I lose a split decision in a while new world mma but never even once said “congrats on all you’ve done and aspire to do.” 2 things that remain Jake, I still fight better than you & you won’t accomplish 10% of what I have in boxing or life

https://twitter.com/Claressashields/status/1453726787217752068

Unlike Jake I fought a real mma fighter, he has yet to face a real boxer in boxing 😂 but Showtime will still back him though #Amerika

Shields is expected to return to the boxing ring before the end of the year now that PFL has concluded events until next season. She said she’s more motivated than ever to continue her MMA journey, though, and promised to level up next time she steps in the cage.

https://twitter.com/Claressashields/status/1453732013677035528

I’ll return to boxing in December and continue my undefeated journey there and MMA we ain’t done! I got something for y’all ass next year! It’s on now! Y’all done fired me up with this one! Watch my next mma fight I’ll be on a different level! Not discouraged at all!

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Claressa Shields ‘not discouraged at all’ after first MMA loss; fires back at Jake Paul

Claressa Shields said she’s “not discouraged at all” after her first MMA loss and fired back at critic Jake Paul.

Editor’s note: This article was originally posted on MMAJunkie.com.

Claressa Shields is maintaining a positive attitude in the wake of her first combat sports loss at 2021 PFL Championship.

Shields (1-1), a two-time Olympic gold medalist and undefeated boxing champion, fell short in her sophomore MMA effort Wednesday when she lost a split decision to Abigail Montes (3-0). It was a competitive, back-and-forth fight, but ultimately an inability to get up from her back in Round 3 cost Shields the fight.

After putting together a flawless boxing run and winning her MMA debut earlier this year, Shields experienced defeat for the first time as a professional fighter – in any sport. There were immediate questions about how she would handle a setback, but the early signs show her intent to bounce back stronger.

Shields took to social media Thursday and shared her perspective on the loss (via Twitter):

https://twitter.com/Claressashields/status/1453726265819598860

I loss a split decision, I didn’t get my ass whooped 🤣 I also improved. All I’m going to do is go back to the drawing board and keep learning. No one said this journey was going To be easy. MMA is new to me, I’m fighting on a world stage after only 9 months of training. #blessed

https://twitter.com/Claressashields/status/1453729868789604367

The difference in last night was I’ve never had to fight or even train in a cage so damn slippery. It’s all learning & just different from boxing. I did a lot of things right last night. I just loss a split decision

Shields, 26, did have one critic she was keen to respond to after the loss: Jake Paul. In the lead-up to her 2021 PFL Championship fight, Shields had a lot to say about the YouTuber-turned-boxer, claiming she would never share a card with Paul and that she could beat him with one hand in a boxing match.

Paul took the opportunity to respond to Shields after her fight, calling her a “loser” and tearing her down for having a bad attitude. Shields, of course, had something to say in return (via Twitter):

https://twitter.com/Claressashields/status/1453725633507315719

😂 this is funny. You come running when I lose a split decision in a while new world mma but never even once said “congrats on all you’ve done and aspire to do.” 2 things that remain Jake, I still fight better than you & you won’t accomplish 10% of what I have in boxing or life

https://twitter.com/Claressashields/status/1453726787217752068

Unlike Jake I fought a real mma fighter, he has yet to face a real boxer in boxing 😂 but Showtime will still back him though #Amerika

Shields is expected to return to the boxing ring before the end of the year now that PFL has concluded events until next season. She said she’s more motivated than ever to continue her MMA journey, though, and promised to level up next time she steps in the cage.

https://twitter.com/Claressashields/status/1453732013677035528

I’ll return to boxing in December and continue my undefeated journey there and MMA we ain’t done! I got something for y’all ass next year! It’s on now! Y’all done fired me up with this one! Watch my next mma fight I’ll be on a different level! Not discouraged at all!

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Jake Paul rips Claressa Shields after loss: ‘The fake always get exposed’

Jake Paul ripped Claressa Shields after her MMA loss on Wednesday: ‘The fake always get exposed’

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on MMAJunkie.com.

Jake Paul couldn’t wait to take his shots at Claressa Shields on Wednesday evening.

At 2021 PFL Championship, Shields (1-1) took on Abigail Montes in just her second professional MMA fight. Unfortunately for Shields, she ended up on the wrong side of a split decision in a close fight, and Paul took the opportunity to share his take.

In a message on Twitter, Paul congratulated Montes (3-0) and praised Amanda Serrano, who also competes in boxing and MMA and fought on his undercard in August, while ripping Shields’ attitude.

“The truth hurts but it’s necessary. Claressa Shields is a loser. In MMA, and even more so with her prima donna attitude. The fake always get exposed. Losses come when anger and hate take over. Just ask Rousey and McGregor. She spent more time berating Jake Paul than learning Jiu Jitsu. She’s never been a big draw and unfortunately for her she never will be. Amanda Serrano (the GWOAT) though, has 30 KOs in 42 fights. 2-0 in MMA, both wins by submission. Congrats Abigail Montes on the win.”

During the pre-fight press conference, Shields was asked if she would want to be on Paul’s undercard for a boxing match in the future. Shields responded by saying, “Don’t ever disrespect me. I would never fight on the undercard of Jake Paul.” She would explain her stance by pointing to her accomplishments as a championship boxer vs. Paul, who only has four wins in his career.

It appears that Paul took exception to Shields’ response to that question, as indicated by the words he threw her way in the message above.

Paul, who is an undefeated boxer, does not currently have another fight scheduled. His most recent outing was a split decision victory over former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley in August.

Jake Paul rips Claressa Shields after loss: ‘The fake always get exposed’

Jake Paul ripped Claressa Shields after her MMA loss on Wednesday: ‘The fake always get exposed’

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on MMAJunkie.com.

Jake Paul couldn’t wait to take his shots at Claressa Shields on Wednesday evening.

At 2021 PFL Championship, Shields (1-1) took on Abigail Montes in just her second professional MMA fight. Unfortunately for Shields, she ended up on the wrong side of a split decision in a close fight, and Paul took the opportunity to share his take.

In a message on Twitter, Paul congratulated Montes (3-0) and praised Amanda Serrano, who also competes in boxing and MMA and fought on his undercard in August, while ripping Shields’ attitude.

“The truth hurts but it’s necessary. Claressa Shields is a loser. In MMA, and even more so with her prima donna attitude. The fake always get exposed. Losses come when anger and hate take over. Just ask Rousey and McGregor. She spent more time berating Jake Paul than learning Jiu Jitsu. She’s never been a big draw and unfortunately for her she never will be. Amanda Serrano (the GWOAT) though, has 30 KOs in 42 fights. 2-0 in MMA, both wins by submission. Congrats Abigail Montes on the win.”

During the pre-fight press conference, Shields was asked if she would want to be on Paul’s undercard for a boxing match in the future. Shields responded by saying, “Don’t ever disrespect me. I would never fight on the undercard of Jake Paul.” She would explain her stance by pointing to her accomplishments as a championship boxer vs. Paul, who only has four wins in his career.

It appears that Paul took exception to Shields’ response to that question, as indicated by the words he threw her way in the message above.

Paul, who is an undefeated boxer, does not currently have another fight scheduled. His most recent outing was a split decision victory over former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley in August.

Twitter reacts to Claressa Shields’ first combat sports loss at 2021 PFL Championship

Twitter reacts to Claressa Shields’ first combat sports loss at 2021 PFL Championship.

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on MMAJunkie.com.

Claressa Shields’ sophomore MMA venture did not go according to plan on Wednesday. The boxing world champion suffered his first career loss at 2021 PFL Championship.

Shields (1-1) suffered a split decision loss to Abigail Montes (3-0) in their women’s lightweight bout. She had some moments, but ultimately couldn’t thwart the grappling of her opponent and was edged out on the scorecards.

Although there were improvements shown by Shields from her debut, the end result was her first defeat in any combat sports venture as a professional.

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Twitter reacts to Claressa Shields’ first combat sports loss at 2021 PFL Championship

Twitter reacts to Claressa Shields’ first combat sports loss at 2021 PFL Championship.

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on MMAJunkie.com.

Claressa Shields’ sophomore MMA venture did not go according to plan on Wednesday. The boxing world champion suffered his first career loss at 2021 PFL Championship.

Shields (1-1) suffered a split decision loss to Abigail Montes (3-0) in their women’s lightweight bout. She had some moments, but ultimately couldn’t thwart the grappling of her opponent and was edged out on the scorecards.

Although there were improvements shown by Shields from her debut, the end result was her first defeat in any combat sports venture as a professional.

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Claressa Shields loses decision to Abigail Montes in second MMA fight

Boxing champion Claressa Shields lost a split decision to Abigail Montes in her second MMA fight.

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on MMAJunkie.com.

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Claressa Shields’s MMA venture has taken a hit.

The multiple-time boxing champion suffered her first professional defeat, losing a split decision to Mexico’s Abigail Montes on the main card of Wednesday’s 2021 PFL Championship event.

The 2021 PFL Championship took place on Wednesday night at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. The main card aired on ESPN2 and streams on ESPN+ with the prelims exclusively on ESPN+.

Montes (3-0) defeated Shields (1-1) by split decision with scores of 29-28, 29-28, and 28-29 on the judges’ cards.

It was a fairly uneventful fight that had Montes being the more dominant fighter in the grappling department.

Montes mainly remained on the outside and looked to clinch and take the fight to the ground while avoiding Shields’ boxing. Montes wasn’t able to do much in Round 1, but she was able to have a good amount of success in Rounds 2 and 3.

In the second round, Shields had little offense and was pressed by Montes against the cage. Montes was also able to get the fight to the ground and control the fight there despite not having much of a striking offense.

In the third round, Shields didn’t get much of an offense on her feet. Montes got a takedown and controlled and landed ground-and-pound for half of the round.

Claressa Shields loses decision to Abigail Montes in second MMA fight

Boxing champion Claressa Shields lost a split decision to Abigail Montes in her second MMA fight.

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on MMAJunkie.com.

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Claressa Shields’s MMA venture has taken a hit.

The multiple-time boxing champion suffered her first professional defeat, losing a split decision to Mexico’s Abigail Montes on the main card of Wednesday’s 2021 PFL Championship event.

The 2021 PFL Championship took place on Wednesday night at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. The main card aired on ESPN2 and streams on ESPN+ with the prelims exclusively on ESPN+.

Montes (3-0) defeated Shields (1-1) by split decision with scores of 29-28, 29-28, and 28-29 on the judges’ cards.

It was a fairly uneventful fight that had Montes being the more dominant fighter in the grappling department.

Montes mainly remained on the outside and looked to clinch and take the fight to the ground while avoiding Shields’ boxing. Montes wasn’t able to do much in Round 1, but she was able to have a good amount of success in Rounds 2 and 3.

In the second round, Shields had little offense and was pressed by Montes against the cage. Montes was also able to get the fight to the ground and control the fight there despite not having much of a striking offense.

In the third round, Shields didn’t get much of an offense on her feet. Montes got a takedown and controlled and landed ground-and-pound for half of the round.

Abigail Montes sees holes in Claressa Shields’ striking

Abigail Montes says that she sees holes in Claressa Shields’ striking ahead of their fight on Wednesday.

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on MMAJunkie.com.

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Claressa Shields’ striking is as good as they come in boxing, but that’s not the same story when it comes to MMA according to her next opponent, Abigail Montes.

The Mexican fighter takes on Shields on Oct. 27 in a lightweight fight at the 2021 PFL Championship in Hollywood, Fla. Montes (2-0) will be Shields’ second professional bout in MMA. The two-time Olympic boxing gold medalist and boxing world champion made a successful transition to MMA in June, defeating Brittney Elkin by third-round TKO.

Montes recognized Shields’ prestigious background from watching her MMA debut, but didn’t think Shields fully translated her boxing skills to the cage.

“I saw her debut – obviously, her boxing is top level and it’s explosive and strong, but there are many holes,” Montes told MMA Junkie in Spanish. “Translating boxing to MMA is completely different. Adapting that to MMA is difficult because you have patterns from your entire life and you can’t change that overnight. It takes time. I’m telling you, I saw a lot of holes that I can take advantage of and use to get my win.”

Montes trains at Lobo Gym in Guadalajara, Mexico, alongside notable women’s MMA talents Alexa Grasso, Irene Aldana and Alejandra Lara. The bout with Shields is her first at 155 pounds. She fought at bantamweight and featherweight in her two professional bouts.

Coming from a gym that’s known for its striking, Montes is not just going to look to take the fight to the ground given Shields’ prestigious background. The unbeaten prospect is more than willing to exchange with the boxing world champion.

“I’m not afraid,” Montes said. “I don’t have to go in there and have to get the takedown. I’m going to take the fight how it presents itself. It’s MMA – I need to be prepared to fight in any area : top or bottom, jiu-jitsu or wrestling.

“I come from a team that has pure boxing like Alexa Grasso, who was just labeled in the UFC as having the most beautiful boxing in MMA. It’s adapting that classic boxing to MMA, and my trainer focuses on that, so I have that advantage. I have pure boxing, but adapted to MMA.”

As far as the magnitude of the matchup, Montes is exited to represent Mexico on the main card of a major MMA promotion. She sees Shields as a great career opportunity and is eager to share the cage with someone she looks up to.

“I knew of her. I follow her career and I knew that she had just made the jump to MMA,” Montes said, recalling how she got the call to fight Shields. “At first, I was taken away by the offer, but I never doubted on taking the fight because I saw it as an opportunity. But I was taken away by it and excited, too. It was like, ‘Wow in just my third fight I can fight someone that I follow and admire.’ That’s super cool. Things happen for a reason and opportunity doesn’t come twice, so here I am. ”

Abigail Montes sees holes in Claressa Shields’ striking

Abigail Montes says that she sees holes in Claressa Shields’ striking ahead of their fight on Wednesday.

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on MMAJunkie.com.

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Claressa Shields’ striking is as good as they come in boxing, but that’s not the same story when it comes to MMA according to her next opponent, Abigail Montes.

The Mexican fighter takes on Shields on Oct. 27 in a lightweight fight at the 2021 PFL Championship in Hollywood, Fla. Montes (2-0) will be Shields’ second professional bout in MMA. The two-time Olympic boxing gold medalist and boxing world champion made a successful transition to MMA in June, defeating Brittney Elkin by third-round TKO.

Montes recognized Shields’ prestigious background from watching her MMA debut, but didn’t think Shields fully translated her boxing skills to the cage.

“I saw her debut – obviously, her boxing is top level and it’s explosive and strong, but there are many holes,” Montes told MMA Junkie in Spanish. “Translating boxing to MMA is completely different. Adapting that to MMA is difficult because you have patterns from your entire life and you can’t change that overnight. It takes time. I’m telling you, I saw a lot of holes that I can take advantage of and use to get my win.”

Montes trains at Lobo Gym in Guadalajara, Mexico, alongside notable women’s MMA talents Alexa Grasso, Irene Aldana and Alejandra Lara. The bout with Shields is her first at 155 pounds. She fought at bantamweight and featherweight in her two professional bouts.

Coming from a gym that’s known for its striking, Montes is not just going to look to take the fight to the ground given Shields’ prestigious background. The unbeaten prospect is more than willing to exchange with the boxing world champion.

“I’m not afraid,” Montes said. “I don’t have to go in there and have to get the takedown. I’m going to take the fight how it presents itself. It’s MMA – I need to be prepared to fight in any area : top or bottom, jiu-jitsu or wrestling.

“I come from a team that has pure boxing like Alexa Grasso, who was just labeled in the UFC as having the most beautiful boxing in MMA. It’s adapting that classic boxing to MMA, and my trainer focuses on that, so I have that advantage. I have pure boxing, but adapted to MMA.”

As far as the magnitude of the matchup, Montes is exited to represent Mexico on the main card of a major MMA promotion. She sees Shields as a great career opportunity and is eager to share the cage with someone she looks up to.

“I knew of her. I follow her career and I knew that she had just made the jump to MMA,” Montes said, recalling how she got the call to fight Shields. “At first, I was taken away by the offer, but I never doubted on taking the fight because I saw it as an opportunity. But I was taken away by it and excited, too. It was like, ‘Wow in just my third fight I can fight someone that I follow and admire.’ That’s super cool. Things happen for a reason and opportunity doesn’t come twice, so here I am. ”