Info@CancelClaressa.comWho is the Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission?
The Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission (MUCC) is the organization that oversees professional Mixed Martial Arts and boxing. The MUCC was established under the Public Act (PA) of 2004 to succeed the Michigan Boxing Commission. This commission’s job is to “license and regulate promoters, contestants, and other persons engaged in the business of boxing and mixed martial arts.” Additionally, the commission in Michigan has the power to “provide for penalties and remedies”.
Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
The Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) is the governing body that controls licensing boards and commissions, including the Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission.
A formal complaint was submitted online by the lead organizer of the Cancel Claressa Accountability Campaign and Boycott (CCACB) on May 23, 2026. Receipt of the complaint was acknowledged four days later on May 27, 2026.
The receipt stated, “If the Department determines that it is unable to investigate your complaint, you will be notified
by letter. Should an investigation be initiated, a Regulation Agent will contact you for additional
information.”
The grievance detailed the hostile and violent actions of professional Flint, Michigan-born boxer Claressa Shields both within and outside of Michigan-sanctioned boxing matches.
The Investigation Begins: Assigned a Regulation Agent
The LARA analyst determined that the complaint against Shields warranted an investigation. Therefore, a regulation agent was assigned to investigate the matter.
The agent sent an email introducing himself and requested a phone call to review additional details. More context and public information were given to the agent during hours of phone call conversations and email correspondence.
Initially, the agent did not take the complaint seriously, and even missed multiple follow-up phone meetings that were scheduled well in advance.
When the complainant asked if the grievance needed to be escalated to someone who could better assist them, the agent began to take it more seriously.
Once the next meeting was scheduled and the two connected, the agent used excuses for the missed appointments. He mentioned a family emergency and implied that the department was allegedly understaffed with only four investigators and hundreds of complaints – many of them backdated.
However, he eventually apologized for his unprofessionalism, and the complainant chose to continue working with the agent, giving him a chance to redeem himself.
A formal interview was finally conducted, where the agent asked repetitive questions from previous interactions, but this time he decided to document them verbatim.
The agent told the person who filed the complaint that the investigation would take months and that he would keep in touch. He never did – the complainant had to follow up several times with questions and updates and then was given one last cold and dismissive response from the agent when there was new information to give him. He said, “Thanks for letting me know. I am working on all my assigned complaints as quickly as I am able too.”
Complaint Abruptly Closed
Two letters were received by email on August 10 and 11. The first letter concluded that, “After reviewing the complaint and supporting information, we determined that this matter falls outside of the Department’s jurisdiction. Accordingly, this complaint file is being closed.”
The second notice said, “Following a complete review of the allegation and all documentation submitted to and/or collected
by the Department, we are unable to substantiate a violation. Therefore, we are closing this file.
The investigation could only be reopened if additional information and/or evidence is submitted to the Department.
Lack of Accountability in Michigan
The LARA department did not investigate this matter properly, and it was doomed to fail from the beginning. Despite all public facts and information, which included documented footage of Shields physically assaulting two women boxers – one in Michigan and one in California – being given to the investigator, they overlooked it to protect Shields.
It is insulting that LARA would suggest that more evidence or information could alter the outcome of their determination. Deep down, we know there are too many corrupt individuals within these entertainment and sports industries who still will not do anything to hold “celebrities” accountable. Why? Because the Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission is ultimately profiting from Shields, while the public and other licensed pro fighters have to endure her continuous threats and violence.
I am not for Clarissa Shields disrespectful hurtful ways and her putting hands on anyone or threats made to anyone outside of the ring. She is showing she cannot handle the spotlight and has no grace like the great Lala Ali (whom she also disrespected). She should not receive any further awards until she formally apologizes and is held accountable for her actions. She is online saying disrespectful things for clicks and money.