Claressa Shields Banned From MVP Events After Altercation With Alycia Baumgardner

InnovationGamingClaressa Shields Banned From MVP Events After Altercation With Alycia BaumgardnerByBrian Mazique,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brian Mazique has covered combat sports and video games since 2011.Follow AuthorMay 19, 2026, 01:39am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.TORONTO, ONTARIO - SEPTEMBER 06: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been converted to black and white. Color version is available.) Claressa Shields of 'The Fire Inside' poses in the Getty Images Portrait Studio Presented by IMDb and IMDbPro during the Toronto International Film Festival at InterContinental Toronto Centre on September 06, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for IMDb)Getty Images for IMDbClaressa Shields has been banned from all MVP Promotions events "until further notice," and could be facing legal issues following her physical altercation with Alycia Baumgardner on Saturday night at the Intuit Dome. Shields slapped Baumgardner's hand as the two women were arguing and that led to the ban.Baumgardner also took to social media to reference potential legal action. In case you missed it, here is a look at the altercation.Fighters Involved: Claressa Shields (multi-division undisputed champion) and Alycia Baumgardner (undisputed junior lightweight champion)Incident Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026Location: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CaliforniaEvent: MVP MMA 1 (Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano) on NetflixMVP's Ruling: Shields banned from all MVP events, effective immediately, until further noticeBaumgardner's Position: Released statement claiming she was "physically assaulted without provocation"Shields' Position: Says Baumgardner threatened her and is "playing victim"What Did MVP Promotions Say About the Ban?Most Valuable Promotions released a formal statement on Instagram, F...