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February 3, 2025

Claressa Shields beats Danielle Perkins for undisputed women’s heavyweight championship – as it happened

Shields becomes first undisputed heavyweight champion
Flint native outpoints Perkins (100-89, 97-92, 99-90)
Shields ‘not here for people to cry and feel sorry for me’

And here comes Claressa Shields. She’s accompanied by Papoose alongside a small troupe of musicians as she dances her way out of the tunnel and toward the ring, leading the crowd in a round of Whoop That Trick. This is her homecoming fight and she’s squeezing every drop from the atmosphere, beaming from behind a pair of designer sunglasses and wearing a black robe with gold trim.

Anthem time in Flint. First a performance of Lift Every Voice and Sing followed by the Star-Spangled Banner (refreshingly free of catcalls). Now Perkins is entering the arena. She’s wearing a black robe with red trim and making a very, very slow and measured walk to the ring. She looks calm and composed, climbing through the ropes and circling the ropes to polite cheers.

February 3, 2025

Dominant Claressa Shields becomes first undisputed women’s heavyweight champion

Shields unifies titles with unanimous-decision win
Champion scores 10th-round knockdown in victory
Claressa Shields v Danielle Perkins – as it happened

Claressa Shields unanimously outpointed Danielle Perkins on Sunday night in the first undisputed heavyweight bout in women’s boxing to remain undefeated.

Shields, a two-time Olympic gold medalist with titles in five divisions, was in control of the fight from the start. She knocked down Perkins, landing a right hand on her chin with 15 seconds left in the 10th and final round.

February 3, 2025

Chael Sonnen says Colby Covington will be part of his ‘TUF 33’ coaching staff

Chael Sonnen will have a UFC star in his coaching staff for Season 33 of "The Ultimate Fighter." Sonnen coaches "TUF 33" opposite side his friend and podcast co-host, Daniel Cormier. The season debuts May 27 and will feature men's flyweights…

February 3, 2025

Michael Page interested in U.K. fight vs. Leon Edwards after UFC Saudi Arabia win

Michael Page is ready for them all, but he does have his eye on a specific fight. Following his decision over Shara Magomedov in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 250, the flashy striker made his call for one of the biggest British fights you can make in MMA tod

February 3, 2025

Michael Page interested in U.K. fight vs. Leon Edwards after UFC Saudi Arabia win

Michael Page calls for a fight against former UFC champion Leon Edwards following his UFC Fight Night 250 win in Saudi Arabia.

February 3, 2025

Dana White reacts to Shara Magomedov’s first career loss at UFC Saudi Arabia

Shara Magomedov lost his undefeated record Saturday at UFC Fight Night 250. The middleweight sensation came up short in a unanimous decision against Michael Page in the co-main event of the Saudi Arabia card. Although many expected him

February 2, 2025

Video: Brennan Ward shatters opponent’s nose in BKFC debut

Brennan Ward and bareknuckle boxing have long advertised the same sort of violence. So it's unsurprising that Saturday at BKFC on DAZN 4, Ward (1-0) spilled blood at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. The blood was not his own. In

February 2, 2025

UFC Fight Night 250 post-event facts: Israel Adesanya’s career hits uncharted territory

The UFC's second visit to Saudi Arabia produced some meaningful results as UFC Fight Night 250 took place Saturday from ANB Arena in Riyadh.

February 2, 2025

Parker Porter breathes new life into career with big BKFC knockout of fellow UFC alum

Parker Porter feels reinvigorated, reignited and more motivated than ever. All it took was removing the gloves. At BKFC on DAZN 4 on Saturday, Porter (1-0) stepped into his first bareknuckle boxing match – and swiftly finished fello

February 2, 2025

Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for Israel Adesanya after UFC Fight Night 250 loss?

(ALSO SEE: Mick Maynard's Shoes: What's next for Nassourdine Imavov after UFC Fight Night 250 win?) Israel Adesanya is uncharted territory in his combat sports career after he left the UFC Fight Night 250 main event vs. Nassourdine Imavov wi

February 2, 2025

Fan-favorite UFC prospect Torrez Finney books debut fight

Torrez Finney has his first UFC assignment. After three wins on Dana White's Contender Series, Finney (10-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) was awarded a contract in October. Six months later, he'll make his promotional debut when he battles "TUF 32" runner-up Robert Valentin (10-4 MMA,…

February 2, 2025

Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for Nassourdine Imavov after UFC Fight Night 250 win?

(ALSO SEE: Mick Maynard's Shoes: What's next for Israel Adesanya after UFC Fight Night 250 loss?) Nassourdine Imavov delivered the goods in the biggest spot of his career Saturday when he knocked out former champion Israel Adesanya in the UFC Fi

February 2, 2025

BKFC on DAZNZ 4: Best photos from Connecticut

Check out these photos from the bareknuckle boxing fights at BKFC on DAZN 4, which took place at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Photos courtesy of BKFC)

February 2, 2025

Shara ‘Bullet’ says first UFC loss came in midst of ‘nightmarish health condition’

Shara Magomedov lost for the first time in his career at UFC Fight Night 250 and is now indicating he did so while battling a medical issue. Hours after Magomedov (15-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC) lost to Michael Page (23-3 MMA, 2-1 UFC) in Saturday's co-main event in Riyadh, Sa

February 2, 2025

UFC Fight Night 250 takeaways: An end point for Israel Adesanya and an argument for MVP to stay at 185

What mattered most at UFC Fight Night 250 at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia? Here are a few post-fight musings …