Here's the match video of Claressa Shields vs Brittney Elkin from last night's PFL show in Atlantic City. There was unusual interest in this fight because Claressa is a boxing champ making her MMA debut. She is training at Jackson Wink in New Mexico. She's only doing MMA because there is no money in women's boxing. Brittney is not a good fighter but she actually won the first two rounds. This is because she was able to take Claressa down and stay on top for two rounds. She didn't really do anything. It was lay and pray. But Claressa was going to need a finish in round three. And she got it. She nailed Brittney with one shot and that was enough for Claressa to get a ground and pound finish. Brittney couldn't recover. I thought Claressa might let her off the hook. I understand why Brittney played it safe in top position. She must have thought she had the fight in the bag. But she should have tried to finish. It was a big mistake to not do that. If Claressa had trouble with Brittney, what will happen with someone better, never mind Kayla Harrison. One thing is for sure. She needs to work on her takedown defense. That could save her ass down the road. Enjoy the video!
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