Dana White: 'Jake Shields is definitely going to leave Strikeforce -- and he's definitely coming to the UFC'
by Jesse Holland on Apr 22, 2010 10:00 AM EDT
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"Jake Shields is definitely going to leave Strikeforce, and he's definitely coming to the UFC. First of all, they put all of their eggs in the Dan Henderson basket. They went out and acquired him and thought he was worth a lot more money than we were willing to pay him. They went out and paid him more money than they can afford to. They never respected Jake Shields, who is their champion. They didn't even have him in their commercials for the fight. Then the fight happens and Jake Shields wins. They were like, 'Oh my God. He won. What do we do?' I think they sent (Miller) in there to challenge him, so that if Jake leaves, it looks like he doesn't want to fight Miller. That‘s not the way you do it. You let the winner speak, then you ask him at the end about whether he‘s willing to fight Miller. But that's them. They're a Podunk, unknown, small-time organization. There shouldn‘t have been that many guys in the cage in the first place!"
UFC President Dana White is definitely using the word "definitely" again, this time in predicting the definite future home of Strikeforce Middleweight Champion Jake Shields. The grappling wizard gave UFC import Dan Henderson a rude awakening at last Saturday's "Nashville" event to retain his title and dramatically increase his market value. The San Jose-based fight promotion is running out of time to exercise their remaining fight option and could be looking at a hefty price tag to re-sign him and keep him out of the UFC. Definitely.
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i beleive dana on this one
He’ll get sheilds just to fuck with SF. And I do think SF sent miller in there.
I get my ass kicked for money, all you gotta do is talk motherfucker.... Rampage Pride GP03
by DrewMoney$$$ on Apr 22, 2010 10:08 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
He never stated what weight class but I'm assuming WW
I didn’t see to many cemmercials period besides the ones they aired on here and Dana is right they never really had Shields involved. Infact the last comment I heard Coker state was talking about what a great addition Dan was and that Dan wanted to first fight for the MW belt then the the LHW and then the HW belt. That has all changed now and I wonder how Hendo feels about this or is he happy with his wage?
"Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth - Mike Tyson
Shields at MW gets killed in the UFC.
GSP vs Shields on TUF 12. Book it.
The world is a dangerous place to live - not because of the people who are evil but because of the people who don't do anything about it. - Albert Einstein
Agreed, book it indeed!
Lesnar > [Carwin] ---> Lesnar > [Velasquez] ---> Lesnar > [JDS]
Overeem will NOT show up on May 15th! Mark my words. Sig stays til then.
To clarify I didn't agree with him getting killed at MW, just with the TUF12 part
Lesnar > [Carwin] ---> Lesnar > [Velasquez] ---> Lesnar > [JDS]
Overeem will NOT show up on May 15th! Mark my words. Sig stays til then.
God it will be the most boring and dull TUF ever.
GSP despite his talents and dominance has no personality and shields is also somethign special in terms of excitment.
by NNR (formerly NameNotRequired) on Apr 22, 2010 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions
hey if thats what it takes to get them to fight... Let's do it
I don’t watch TUF, just the fights in the last 10-20 minutes if I’m around or next day online. So I don’t care about the show being boring, to me it’s just reality garbage just like any other show, except for the fights
Lesnar > [Carwin] ---> Lesnar > [Velasquez] ---> Lesnar > [JDS]
Overeem will NOT show up on May 15th! Mark my words. Sig stays til then.
99.9% of the fights have been garbage. Though i should admit i've only seen one episode this season.
I was done with TUF two seasons back.
by NNR (formerly NameNotRequired) on Apr 22, 2010 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions
This season is better
The fights are much better this season.
by Swedish Chef smerdy herdy verdy on Apr 22, 2010 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions
This week's episode
was a shitty fight, and a great fight. Yager scared the piss outta that kid and he quit. The other fight was awesome while it lasted. I hated the way it ended up, but there was crazy action in that round. I can’t remember seeing a dude get dumped on his head like that, i thought he was paralyzed. Not only did he survive, but he withstood the beating and started to turn it around. really a shame the way it ended, that had potential to be an incredible fight. This season seems to be much better all around……
"Oh hell son, i was high that day. That doesn't make any sense at all, you can be second, third, fourth....hell, you can even be fifth" - Reese Bobby
Yes lots of illegal moves in that fight
The spiking and the 2 knees.
by Swedish Chef smerdy herdy verdy on Apr 23, 2010 2:36 AM EDT up reply actions
kg12..."I can’t remember seeing a dude get dumped on his head like that, i thought he was paralyzed. "
Ever see Randleman slam Fedor?? Now that my friend is a slam on your head….You-tube that shit if you have not!!
All the world's a stage and most of us are desperately unrehearsed.
It's amazing that Fedor didn't get injured after that one
Even more amazing that he won a minute later with an armbar. Big Nog is a freak as well, Bob Sapp slammed him on his head and somehow Nog recovered and got the submission win.
Proud member of the Brock Pain Train.
Congratulations Jake, Gil and Mo. From the only Maniac to pick all 3 of them.
At least Jake would get some TV time on this series
The camera always cuts off from Jake everytime he does anything. Bloody Spike and their crappy editing. I’d rather see Jake than some no name coach of Chuck throwing things at a Tito poster.
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Congratulations Jake, Gil and Mo. From the only Maniac to pick all 3 of them.
Ya I think he would do just fine at MW...
But TUF12 WW against GSP just makes the most sense
Lesnar > [Carwin] ---> Lesnar > [Velasquez] ---> Lesnar > [JDS]
Overeem will NOT show up on May 15th! Mark my words. Sig stays til then.
Key word is former and you forgot to mention out of shape and old LOL
"Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth - Mike Tyson
Hendo can't make weight anymore at 185 and it showed.
Imagine Shields against a good freestyle wrestler like Sonnen, let alone Andy.
Shields at WW is legitimate top 5. He would be barely top 10 at MW with those pattycake strikes. Maybe not killed, but not a contender for long.
The world is a dangerous place to live - not because of the people who are evil but because of the people who don't do anything about it. - Albert Einstein
i say give shields jake rosholt, see how he does against a real in shape wrestler, he’s GOOD but he is vastly overrated, anyone that can sprawl is going to knock his ass out i dont see him beating hendricks at WW
there is a lot of guys he would beat too though, just not the guys with great sprawls, i see him beating alves though and hardy, he already beat semtex, possibly beating kampman but the hitman could sprawl on him maybe, and he already has a win over condit
by randy murders on Apr 22, 2010 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Rosholt was cut from the UfC Randy
The Pain Train's in full steam ! ABM's look out.
by PSYQO78 on Apr 22, 2010 12:03 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
but you're definitely on the right track
The Pain Train's in full steam ! ABM's look out.
by PSYQO78 on Apr 22, 2010 12:05 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I don’t think giving Shields the hardest possible matchup to make him look bad is “the right track.” I think he’s earned his shot at GSP, or if not he should at least fight someone at the top of the division rather than someone who stylistically is very hard for him.
i don't want him to look bad
I want to see how he stands with the rest of the division.
The Pain Train's in full steam ! ABM's look out.
by PSYQO78 on Apr 22, 2010 5:41 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
i was referring to a Jake Rosholt style fighter
Not the knocking his ass out part
The Pain Train's in full steam ! ABM's look out.
by PSYQO78 on Apr 22, 2010 5:42 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He'd beat Rosholt anyway, Jake's namesake has horrible submission defence
Shields has earnt his spot at the top of the WW and MW divisions, he deserves to fight for the title or at least a top contender. If Gomi can lose a bunch of fights in Sengoku then walk into a top contender’s fight with Ken-Flo then Jake deserves a fight with the Fitch-Alves winner at least.
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Congratulations Jake, Gil and Mo. From the only Maniac to pick all 3 of them.
Ya what an exciting fight that will be..the two of the rolling around on the ground like a bunch of *&&( trying to hold each other down. I would rather attend a funeral.
If the Diaz Bros and Gil read that crappy post from derreck then we wouldn't have to wait long
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Congratulations Jake, Gil and Mo. From the only Maniac to pick all 3 of them.
those some big words, but i think he will sign with the ufc.
Shields VS GSP who’s on top!
He's gayer than a handbag full of rainbows.
Wow
That picture is going to serve as some major ammunition for GSP haters on this site.
Myth: Three Americans die every year from rabies. Fact: Four Americans die every year die from rabies.
haha
And GSP’s nipples are hard in it too! (And I am not a GSP hater)
The Pain Train's in full steam ! ABM's look out.
by PSYQO78 on Apr 22, 2010 11:36 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
GSP nips are always hard. it’s the Greg Jackson Way. tweakin’ nips, stayin’ focused
rashad, jardine, cerrone, leonard garcia be doin’ that shit too
i know of the "warrior" tradition
I do it evertime I play battlefield
The Pain Train's in full steam ! ABM's look out.
by PSYQO78 on Apr 22, 2010 12:01 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
LOL @ PSYQO78
MM_Eh- I love GSP, but that was the first thing I thought of when I saw that picture too.
Good news
Shields was marginalized badly by SF promos and commentators. As a self-respect issue, leaving the $ aside, it’s not a stretch that he would jump ship.
I would like to see how Shields fares in the WW picture in the UFC. I am not sure if GSP would be his first fight in, but do you think they would even have him fight Fitch? That fight could be billed as Ambien in the Cage. Does anyone have a good match for Shields first fight?
Has to be a top 5 guy unless he wants a UFC-introductory tune-up fight.
I'm a pan-handlin', man-handlin', post-holin', high-rollin', dust-bowlin' daddy
I’m leaning towards tune up fight now. Maybe Carlos Condit or Martin Kampmann would make for an exciting fight. They both have solid ground game and much better striking. I think either would be a good test for Shields to build to a contender match against Alves, Thiago or Fitch.
I like this idea, TG.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
He's already beaten Condit
And I doubt that he’d join the UFC if his next fight was going to be a tune-up one, Jake wants to fight the best and he is set to make huge money at whatever promotion he chooses to join. He already is a champion, no way will he drop back to 170 to beat guys outside of the top 10 especially if he’s already beaten them. I say throw Jake right to the wolves, he thrives under pressure and doesn’t exactly need time to transition fighting in a cage or on a major card.
Proud member of the Brock Pain Train.
Congratulations Jake, Gil and Mo. From the only Maniac to pick all 3 of them.
I say if it's not GSP for his first then give him Fitch...
I want to see him fight GSP, and I think Fitch would give him less problems than Koscheck.
Good for him I hope he leaves
Not gonna lie i was pulling for Dan Henderson but it was no secret that they were trying to feed Jake to him and now that he won he will leave the title there and screw them back hopefully, I personally hope they put him at ww
come on jake and leave strikefarce!
no commentary should ever have anyone saying “my boy dan is going to kill this guy!!”
lol who said that? frank?
Lesnar > [Carwin] ---> Lesnar > [Velasquez] ---> Lesnar > [JDS]
Overeem will NOT show up on May 15th! Mark my words. Sig stays til then.
howd you guess
I think “destroy” was the word he used
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
by salamagogo on Apr 22, 2010 10:34 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
wow what a douche... I tuned the whole commentary out anyways
I usually do anyways even for Goldie/Rogan, I get too zoned on the fights
Lesnar > [Carwin] ---> Lesnar > [Velasquez] ---> Lesnar > [JDS]
Overeem will NOT show up on May 15th! Mark my words. Sig stays til then.
That's one of the reasons I prefer to watch the fights in person.
Besides the atmosphere, I don’t have to listen to commentators. I hate them all.
GSP(ESP) is the most predictable fighter in MMA.
Think his first fight should be Condit
But since shields likes the lay n pray maybe Kos; someone that can keep Shields from smothering them on the ground for 3 rds and putting me to sleep.
"Wanderlei Silva; hallowed be thy name." - Genesis 50:27
by O damn he got caught on Apr 22, 2010 10:33 AM EDT reply actions
He's already beaten Condit
And he landed over 200 strikes against Hendo and was in mount for the majority of the fight. I’m amazed that such a knowledgeable poster and a Randy fan at that still dismisses Jake as boring and a lay and prayer, you’re usually better than that O Damn.
Proud member of the Brock Pain Train.
Congratulations Jake, Gil and Mo. From the only Maniac to pick all 3 of them.
Wow
is that an actual quote? I wouldn’t be surprised…
Shields never hid his desire of “coming” to UFC. I hope he comes and wins the first match differently of Takanori Gomi.
"No one wants to be defeated" Michael Jackson on MMA fights
it shud be..
hes used to fighting in a cage, gomi is out of his prime and is used to japanese MMA, but i do respect gomi for steping up and also being humble..
For what profit is it to man if he gains the world , and loses his own soul?
- Matthew 16:26
I think this is the beginning of the end for SF
Can’t get a solid date on another Fedor fight; losing your MW champ after he beats arguably the best fighter you’ve signed since Fedor; post fight brawl on last televised broadcast blows up all over the web and garners world wide criticism. Yea they’re going down..
"Wanderlei Silva; hallowed be thy name." - Genesis 50:27
by O damn he got caught on Apr 22, 2010 10:41 AM EDT reply actions
Sounds reasonable, I really hope they survive though...
Otherwise Fedor will just fight in Japan. No chance UFC is copromoting, and no chance Finkeldick is not
Lesnar > [Carwin] ---> Lesnar > [Velasquez] ---> Lesnar > [JDS]
Overeem will NOT show up on May 15th! Mark my words. Sig stays til then.
No to mention the possibility that they'll end up with a HW Champion who doesn't fight in their org consistently
Cause lets face it, even he does show up to the Rogers fight and wins, who knows how long it’ll be before they can get him to come back and fight again in the states.
"Wanderlei Silva; hallowed be thy name." - Genesis 50:27
by O damn he got caught on Apr 22, 2010 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions
How long would it take him to cycle back on and then off again? :)
The world is a dangerous place to live - not because of the people who are evil but because of the people who don't do anything about it. - Albert Einstein
You're probably right
but I am so looking forward to that fight. Overeem is a beast and Rogers is the perfect match up for him. No risk of a boring fight, lol.
I want jake in SF for 3 more fights to see where he ends up after that, and I’m guilty of wanting to see the Miller rematch real bad after all the hills drama. Lol but dana will probs get him before that happens, though I’ve believed him for less and been lied to…
3 SF title fight decisions is somehow "embarrassing garbage", but 3 UFC title fight decisions isn't?
by daniel worby on Apr 22, 2010 10:58 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Jake won't sign with SF again.
He cleaned out the entire MW division in one night. SF has nothing for him and he knows it. I also agree with your sig. worby. But I am one of the few that loved the SF fights last Saturday.
GSP(ESP) is the most predictable fighter in MMA.
Same here dude, I enjoyed that show a lot
Lesnar > [Carwin] ---> Lesnar > [Velasquez] ---> Lesnar > [JDS]
Overeem will NOT show up on May 15th! Mark my words. Sig stays til then.
well i think they have a 1 fight option they can opt to use
…though I have no link as proof. So maybe we’ll least see the Miller fight. Too bad Coker doesn’t have the “can’t leave if you’re champ” clause.
As for the sig, ya I mean as far as champ fights? How many 5 round decisions can you sit through and not be bored out of your fuckin mind? I sat through 3 and wasn’t bored though the Melendez one tested my patience slightly, I do think Penn/Edgar was worst out of all 6, with Melendez 4th and Andy 5th. Soo…
3 SF title fight decisions is somehow "embarrassing garbage", but 3 UFC title fight decisions isn't?
by daniel worby on Apr 22, 2010 11:43 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I read somewhere that his 1 fight option has to be done within 2 months, although I forget where I saw this. I think it had to do with his contract having both time and number of fight stipulations. Either way he’s a free agent at the end of two months.
Myth: Three Americans die every year from rabies. Fact: Four Americans die every year die from rabies.
There is no one fight option
Shields was interviewed by Loretta hunt right after the fight and stated he was a free agent and he stated he didn’t know were he was going to go he would discuss that with his managers.
"Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth - Mike Tyson
big ups to Shields
forget who he may fight or in what division….I say well done to Shields. This guy has showed he’s a tough SOB and deserves his promotion to the UFC and the glory and money which could come his way. SF without doubt disrespected their own champion and assumed Hendo would waltz on in be their pin-up boy champion…WRONG!!! SF will need to learn fast and respect the sport or it will head the way of Elite XC.
FUCK YES!!! - was my reaction to the announcement of UFC 110 in Australia. Now I get to live my dream of watching the big show live!!
"SF will need to learn fast and respect the sport or it will head the way of Elite XC"
Too late- already headed there.
Calu
Jake is the man
He was treated like shit by SF so it’s hilarious that they are now left with their MW champion as the hottest free agent in MMA and their new signing being found out in his first fight.
Proud member of the Brock Pain Train.
Congratulations Jake, Gil and Mo. From the only Maniac to pick all 3 of them.
I DON'T AGREE MURPHY
i think that their r alot of of MW n the ufc that jake shields could beat. i think he could beat both bisping & maia & kendell grove & maybe chris leben, nate qaurry or sonnen. i think he would have a good chance of beating anybody not named AS.
Really?
I respect your opinion, but I don’t see him winning against a fighter with solid ground game at MW in UFC. Not to take away from Shields win, but Dan in the first round couldn’t be kept down, then he gassed hard. These younger, fitter and big MW would pose problems. Although you’re probably right about Leben, Grove and Bisping
freenow82
just found out overeem is fighting this saturday in sarajevo.. for glory 12.. list from yesterday not 100 % sure but if so will he fight 3 weeks later rogers??
Ya I don't think he minds fighting often...
Whoever he fights at Glory, I am sure he will smash easily. I don’t think THAT would be a reason not to fight Rogers.
But I do think he will not show up for Steroid reasons.
Lesnar > [Carwin] ---> Lesnar > [Velasquez] ---> Lesnar > [JDS]
Overeem will NOT show up on May 15th! Mark my words. Sig stays til then.
Yeah
I’m sure he does like to fight a lot and stay busy. It does show you how lightly he regards the SF belt though. After all this time, he’s going to risk an injury 3 wks prior to his long awaited defense. I mean, even if he crushes the other guy he could be out for a while with a broken hand or a pulled muscle.
Steroids keep that shit glued together lol, no injuries for him
Lesnar > [Carwin] ---> Lesnar > [Velasquez] ---> Lesnar > [JDS]
Overeem will NOT show up on May 15th! Mark my words. Sig stays til then.
Doesn't SF have a 1 fight option on Jake's contract?
I thought they were gonna have him face Jacare before he leaves? THAT would be a sick match up
It expires in 2 months apparently and Jake is free to walk away.
The world is a dangerous place to live - not because of the people who are evil but because of the people who don't do anything about it. - Albert Einstein
He should have faced Jacare in the first place instead of Miller
I bet Coker regrets that decision now. Serves him and SF right .
Proud member of the Brock Pain Train.
Congratulations Jake, Gil and Mo. From the only Maniac to pick all 3 of them.
DANA'S RIGHT
The proper send off for Shields would have been to stick his last fight on the undercard and hope people forget about him…right Dana?
Awesome
I would love to see Shields in the UFC. I actually would LIKE to see shields fight fitch, boring or not, I want to see who is better.
DANA is A LIAR !!!!
Jake the taint Shield was on the commercials…..Jake stinks he has good wrestling with gud jits…dat’s it…his gnp stunk!!!! his satandup stinks i wouldn’t want him DANA DONT WANT HIM either wanna know why cuz the fans are not excited about JAKE SHIELDS….he cant take a punch lay and pray..HEY DANA why not sign FEDOR and OVEREEM
His post answers that question
He’s a moron with nothing relevant to say.
Proud member of the Brock Pain Train.
Congratulations Jake, Gil and Mo. From the only Maniac to pick all 3 of them.
Invisible tuffer
“They didn’t even have him in their commercials for the fight.” Right, like you really did show him on TUF. Pot calling the kettle black …
To be fair it's not his job to promote Jake yet, although it does annoy me when they cut away from Jake everytime he appears on screen
Proud member of the Brock Pain Train.
Congratulations Jake, Gil and Mo. From the only Maniac to pick all 3 of them.
WE ALL HATE JAKE
WHO CARES ABOUT JAKE SHIELDS, He’s a dumb arse just like the diaz bro’s.
B.T.W. LEGALIZE AND VAPORIZE DUDE
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