Summary
Claressa Shields at a boxing event on Netflix. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/Netflix
In her view, Claressa Shields may have 'come out on top' in the fight against Alycia Baumgardner, but the consequence of her action was tremendously negative. Last Saturday (16), the boxing legend and Cris Cyborg 's rival attended the first Netflix MMA event, headlined by Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano and held in California (USA), and slapped the world boxing champion in the face. Immediately, 'Most Valuable Promotions', Jake Paul 's company that promoted the show, decided to punish the bad girl.
Through its social media channels, MVP announced that Shields has been banned from its upcoming events due to the assault. It's worth noting that backstage at the event, the two Americans argued, but 'GWOAT' was the only one who lost control and resorted to physical violence.
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To date, it is still unknown what led the boxing legend to attack his rival. Baumgardner, who has been promoted by MVP and feels wronged, stressed that she did not provoke Shields and stated that she is considering suing her over the assault.
Watch the argument between the boxing stars and the aggression.
Claressa Shields has been banned from all MVP events after slapping Alycia Baumgardner at the Ronda Rousey fight 😳
Alycia says she's also taking legal action pic.twitter.com/yC4kwCi0je
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) May 19, 2026
Official statement from MVP
“Most Valuable Promotions is aware of the incident that occurred during the Rousey vs. Carano event, involving physical contact between Claressa Shields and Alycia Baumgardner. MVP maintains a zero-tolerance policy for hostile, threatening, or aggressive behavior towards wrestlers, staff, press, or guests at any of our events.”
“Physical altercations outside the ring or cage are unacceptable in any MVP environment. MVP does not tolerate, approve of, or condone Claressa Shields ’ behavior in this context, and this reflects negatively on MVP and women’s sports, which we have worked tirelessly to promote. Effective immediately, Claressa Shields is banned from all MVP events until further notice.”
“There is a time and a place for tension and banter between wrestlers, but physically attacking a fellow wrestler while a guest in a VIP area is unacceptable. MVP would like to thank the venue security for their quick response in addressing and de-escalating the situation and thanks Alycia Baumgardner for not retaliating and further escalating the situation.”
“We remain committed to preserving a safe, respectful, and professional environment for all participants and spectators at our events, and we will continue to apply these standards without exception.”
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