Jake Shields comes to terms with UFC; Gracie camp promises 'top contender' for welterweight debut (Updated)
by Jesse Holland on Jul 16, 2010 9:33 AM EDT
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It's official (almost).
Former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion Jake Shields (25-4-1) has come to terms with the UFC after getting his release from his contract with the San Jose-based mixed martial arts promotion he's called home since the collapse of Elite XC nearly two years ago.
Shields is expected to finalize his contract next week and will return to the welterweight division against a "top contender" in his Octagon debut, according to the official Gracie Fighter website:
"Jake Shields will be debuting at the 170lbs weight division in the UFC. After careful consideration and consulting with UFC representatives it was determined Jake would be finally going back to his original fighting weight. [His] opponent is one of the UFC's top contenders and will be announced shortly."
After a successful title run under the Pro Elite banner from 2007-08, Shields was picked from the rubble by Scott Coker and Co. following the financial implosion of Elite XC, expedited by Kimbogate on the "Heat" fight card in October 2008.
The Cesar Gracie disciple made his Strikeforce debut against Robbie Lawler in June 2009, strangling the former UFC brawler with a "Ruthless" guillotine just past the two minute mark in the first round of their main event attraction.
Back-to-back decision wins over Jason "Mayhem" Miller and Dan Henderson on CBS would follow, leaving Shields with an option to stay for one more fight or head for greener pastures, depending on the promotion's ability to meet his salary requirements for one last ride.
Able, but apparently not willing.
During his recent negotiations, Shields flirted with the UFC and spoke publicly about his desire to fight Octagon champions Georges St. Pierre (welterweight) and Anderson Silva (middleweight).
He also served as assistant coach to Chuck Liddell on Season 11 of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF).
While he competed in the 185-pound class in Strikeforce, Shields is a natural 170-pound competitor and has the flexibility to move between weight classes depending on what opportunities present themselves. For now, he'll concentrate on his longtime goal of facing St. Pierre should "Rush" defeat Josh Koscheck (again) later this year.
In the interim, Shields will be paired up with a "top contender" shortly. Any guesses as to who it might be? Seems like the only available welterweight at this time is the always-dangerous Martin "The Hitman" Kampmann.
Anyone have a better match-up? Let's hear your predictions Maniacs.
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easy its Martin Kampmann good fight
everyone else is tied up and i doubt they will put him in with paulo thiago,hes coming off a loss
"whats the difference if Bruce Springsteen is his shidoshi?"
The 170 Division Needs Jake Shields
Finally someone to challenge GSP. Kos is no breeze, but Shields would be GSP’s biggest test.
"We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again."
I don't understand why so many people think he isn't ready for GSP
Does everyone think GSP would walk through Hendo? Not saying Shields did, but man, he can handle a big guy like Hendo on the mat, he will be a tough nut for GSP to crack.
"We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again."
He is 100% ready for GSP.
But GSP is fighting in December and there is no way I would want Shields have to wait till March or even longer. So give him a good guy like Kampman as a “warmup” and then the title shot.
Bullets dodge Fedor.
definitely
But, both of these boys need to be fighting each other next. Assuming neither of them loses. Ya never know. The best laid plans don’t always come to fruition, particularly in the fight game, ask Elite XC, Affliction and SF.
"We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again."
BOOOM!!! What did i tell you all!!
fuck that shit with the MW, i told u i met him last week and told me he was signing this week having a warm up fight very soon at WW, then taking on kos/gsp!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PWyOrw6rNg
- The reason you gotta respect Rampage, if not love him!
by Randy for Couture on Jul 16, 2010 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions
How is Shields a tough test for GSP?
I don’t think he will be able to take GSP down, and his standup is trash. It would be fun to watch GSP showcase his standup, but I think it would look a lot like GSP vs Fitch.
Well For One
HE took Hendos best shots and ate them. And survived. Then he took down and controlled a guy that has fought successfully at 205 pounds. GSPs MMA wrestling is excellent sure but this will be GSPs answer to whether he is too good for the WW division if he beats Shields
by AintNoSunshine on Jul 16, 2010 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions
He ate them alright, Shields was out until he face planted on the mat.
He won that fight and I not trying to take that away from him but, let them fight again and see what happens. Honestly I think Fitch is the second best WW out there and I believe Fitch beats Shields.
Ride the Tiger!
by doonerthesooner on Jul 16, 2010 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Fitch Vs Shields
May be happening since were only a few weeks away from the Alves/Fitch Fight. Wouldnt be surprised to see Shields first fight vs the winner of that fight.
by AintNoSunshine on Jul 16, 2010 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Shields vs. Fitch
How is shields better than fitch? or even KOS? Both are more well rounded and better wrestlers. Sure Shields has better BJJ but dude’s got no stand up. He’ll need some stand up to set up a takedown. Even though KOS’s standup isn’t great he can take you out with one punch so GSP has to respect it and KOS is a Div 1 national champ and all american. I think gsp will have his hands full with both kos and fitch next time around unless of course Freddie Roach has a huge effect on gsp’s standup. I say Shields vs. Fitch if he beats Alves. Let them both coach the UF too to build their names up. They both have the same skills and are relatively boring so you don’t want both of them tearing through the rest of the division leaving no one left to fight for the title.
by Shadows and Dust on Jul 16, 2010 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Pretty much agree with all that
Apart from Gsp having his hands full with Kos and fitch. First time he didn’t, cant see second time round being any different.
Probably right...
but i’d like to believe KOS what he said and he was underestimating his wrestling, even though KOS did score a takedown, which is damn near impossible these days, and will come in with a gameplan that could work for him. Seeing GSP with Roach makes me believe GSP is ready for it though and plans on this staying up. KOS will probably get desperate and force a takedown and get knocked out though.
by Shadows and Dust on Jul 16, 2010 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed
Think he’s out to prove to everyone he doesn’t need to take it to the ground to win and it might cost him.
by Shadows and Dust on Jul 16, 2010 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions
GSP Is Not Dumb
Nor are Greg Jackson and Firas. He wont be stand and banging.
by AintNoSunshine on Jul 16, 2010 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Not Dumb
but he sure has a lot of pride and when people say he’s scared to stand and trade and rides out a decision over Hardy by controlling him on the ground, I think he’s going to come out and try to prove himself on his feet. He cares more about being the best at every aspect than any fighter and talks about his legacy all the time so I think he could slip up. Not that KOS is a huge danger on his feet but he could Matt Serra his ass and KOS is a better wrestler. Yep I said it. Now everyone can blast me for it but KOS is better. He over committed standing up last time and GSP made him pay. He’ll need something new to bring this time, and I think his stand up will be it.
by Shadows and Dust on Jul 16, 2010 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
no way
Jake shields is basically a Jon Fitch with better BJJ, hes a boring fighter. he may be able to submit guys over in strikeforce or elite xc but over in the ufc all he will do is lay n pray like jon fitch and ride out to a decision win. theres no way he could beat GSP, gsp’s wrestling is way better and so is his striking
Finally, I've been waiting months for this news
Great stuff, hopefully Jake-Kampmann will happen in the UK, I’ll be surprised if Jakes fighting anybody else at this point. Shields in the UFC, best news I’ve seen on here in a long time.
I <3 Dana White, the Ruler and Savior of the MMA World, and will serve his disciple, Synyster, faithfully to the end.
by David W-S on Jul 16, 2010 9:38 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
david i know shields is ur main man
but do u give kampmann a chance?
"whats the difference if Bruce Springsteen is his shidoshi?"
I do...a great chance...
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
He has a decent shot
Martins grappling is very good and he has much better striking, I just don’t see him being able to defend Jakes takedowns or deal with his top controls. He’s too good to get stopped but I don’t see him having the TDD or guard necessary to beat Jake.
I <3 Dana White, the Ruler and Savior of the MMA World, and will serve his disciple, Synyster, faithfully to the end.
by David W-S on Jul 16, 2010 9:45 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
agree yeah i see no chance of kampman being stopped
but hes got no chance of keeping it on the feet.the only way i think martin wins is if he tags him early but if hendo cant put shields away kampmans sure as hell not going to.it better be kampmann now i just had visions of swick!!
"whats the difference if Bruce Springsteen is his shidoshi?"
Kamp's standup is light years ahead of hendo's or at least it will be if you compare it to Hendo's standup vs Shields
The Randy gameplan won’t hurt either
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
Kampmanns lack of striking power will be his downfall
And I’d laugh if it’s Shields-Swick, that would be a nice easy tune-up fight for Jake.
I <3 Dana White, the Ruler and Savior of the MMA World, and will serve his disciple, Synyster, faithfully to the end.
by David W-S on Jul 16, 2010 9:53 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
he's tight with AKA but I agree...Swick will be desperate though
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
only thing that would make this better
is if UFC resigned Daley and let them have a rematch… ok will never happen but one can dream… imo i dont think sheilds is ready for gsp, i think the likes of fitch and kos will dominate him. Even tho he is a top level fighter i dont think beating on an aging Hendo who struggled cutting weight puts him near the top of the WW food chain
Every night i would pray to God for a new bike, then i realized God does not work that way, so i stole one and asked him to forgive me
mhm
paulo thiago is kampmann or theyll pull a random one a give them the contender “swick” lol… dont see it happening but hey weirder things have happened.
Well I can dream haha
It’ll probably be on the 121 card instead but you never know we might get lucky and get a proper fight here.
I <3 Dana White, the Ruler and Savior of the MMA World, and will serve his disciple, Synyster, faithfully to the end.
by David W-S on Jul 16, 2010 9:42 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
its not a bad card though thats the thing!
push the whole card down 1 and have a big main event and its a wicked card imo!
"whats the difference if Bruce Springsteen is his shidoshi?"
Both fights should be prelims
I <3 Dana White, the Ruler and Savior of the MMA World, and will serve his disciple, Synyster, faithfully to the end.
by David W-S on Jul 16, 2010 9:54 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Michael Bisping*
Carlos Condit vs. Dan Hardy*
John Hathaway vs. Dong Hyun Kim*
Travis Browne vs. Cheick Kongo*
Spencer Fisher vs. Kurt Warburton*
Claude Patrick vs. James Wilks*
Tom Blackledge vs. James McSweeney*
Cyrille Diabate vs. Alexander Gustafsson*
Rob Broughton vs. Vinicius Kappke de Quieroz*
Steven Cantwell vs. TBA*
Paul Sass vs. TBA*
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
I say dump
Travis Browne vs. Cheick Kongo*
Spencer Fisher vs. Kurt Warburton*
Move Cyrille Diabate vs. Alexander Gustafsson* to the main card or give Cantwell a big name AND add a good main event
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
I say they'll probably Scrap Cantwell or Sass altogether
and throw in Shields vs TBA (Kampmann)
Doc: You know what they say: People in glass houses sink sh-sh-ships.
Rocco: Doc, I gotta buy you, like, a proverb book or something. This mix'n'match shit's gotta go.
Doc: What?
Connor: A penny saved is worth two in the bush, isn't it?
Murphy: And don't cross the road if you can't get out of the kitchen.
david who u got between hathaway/kim
hathaway was great against sanchez but hes lost that bit of unknown factor if u get what i mean and kim will be well prepared.ive still got him though
"whats the difference if Bruce Springsteen is his shidoshi?"
Scott, that fight jumped off the card for me as well
Hathaway did look very impressive against Sanchez, but Stun Gun is no push over. I see Hathaway with a slight advantage, in the fight, and betting wise. Great fight though, two guys who are 4-0 in the UFC going at it. Someone’s 0 has got to go!
I wish Hathaway the best and hope he takes it, he has become one of my favorite young guns
But I have a feeling Dong takes it easy by decision in a 3 round wrestling match.
Bullets dodge Fedor.
Tough fight to call
My gut feeling is that Johns striking and cardio will be enough but Kims judo is excellent and John can’t afford to clinch or grapple with someone as good as Kim. I’ve got Hathaway by decision because I think that Dong will gas and wilt towards the end like he usually does but it could go either way.
I <3 Dana White, the Ruler and Savior of the MMA World, and will serve his disciple, Synyster, faithfully to the end.
by David W-S on Jul 16, 2010 11:29 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Agreed, 120 needs a good main event
The other fights are good but not worth the money alone. Shields-Kampmann would be a perfect main event for this show, Jake gets his debut on Spike, Martin fights in Europe, US get it for free and we get a solid show.
I <3 Dana White, the Ruler and Savior of the MMA World, and will serve his disciple, Synyster, faithfully to the end.
by David W-S on Jul 16, 2010 9:48 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Exciting stuff! Hopefully he is the man to dethrone GSP!
"Being challenged in life is inevitable, being defeated is optional." - Roger Crawford.
even though I'd love to see GSP dethroned (the BJ lover in me) - no homo...wait...no...yes..damn...that's confusing
anyways…
I’d love to see GSP lose his title but I’d hate to see Jake be the one to do it.
Doc: You know what they say: People in glass houses sink sh-sh-ships.
Rocco: Doc, I gotta buy you, like, a proverb book or something. This mix'n'match shit's gotta go.
Doc: What?
Connor: A penny saved is worth two in the bush, isn't it?
Murphy: And don't cross the road if you can't get out of the kitchen.
I can't wait to watch Kampmann kick his ass.
Stop crying about undercard fights. Half the time they're better than belt defenses.
Well whomever it is, Shields will probably win
I see him decisioning any fighter in the div except GSP.
by Lester The Pimp on Jul 16, 2010 9:45 AM EDT reply actions
i cant tell if your trying to be funny, saying this to everyones comment!
"Being challenged in life is inevitable, being defeated is optional." - Roger Crawford.
What bout Condit?
Is he booked already? Either way, I’d like to see it.
He's fighting Hardy at 120 and Jakes already beaten him
I <3 Dana White, the Ruler and Savior of the MMA World, and will serve his disciple, Synyster, faithfully to the end.
by David W-S on Jul 16, 2010 9:49 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
And he would beat him again easily
Shields should get either Kampmann or fitch/alves winner.
And I’ll bet on Shields in any of those matchups.
by Lester The Pimp on Jul 16, 2010 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions
Same here
I’d pick Shields over any WW other than GSP at this point, though Kos could be a bad match-up as well.
I <3 Dana White, the Ruler and Savior of the MMA World, and will serve his disciple, Synyster, faithfully to the end.
by David W-S on Jul 16, 2010 11:32 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
GSP/Shield should be pretty good!
GSP will work him on the feet
it will be fun watching Shields try to take GSP down. same with KOS
GSP = best takedown defense in the game
My P4P Top 5:
1) GSP 2) Aldo 3) A. Silva 4)Shogun 5) Fedor
Josh Koscheck
I think Koscheck vs Shields would be a good match up. Jake will struggle to control him on the ground.
KOS has his hands full
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
not even worth talking about
since Kos is fighting GSP
My P4P Top 5:
1) GSP 2) Aldo 3) A. Silva 4)Shogun 5) Fedor
its pretty funny how Dana always gets what he wants
Dan wouldnt sign with the UFC, so he leaves for Strikeforce, gets beaten pretty bad, then Dana signs the guy the beat him! i love it!
My P4P Top 5:
1) GSP 2) Aldo 3) A. Silva 4)Shogun 5) Fedor
OK, now match the guy right away. Give Matt Hughes for him.
"No one wants to be defeated" Michael Jackson on MMA fights
''A man is not finished when he's defeated; he's finished when he quits'' Richard M. Nixon on Fedor's loss
? explain
BJ is going to be back in Cali training and Marv is back! Bad news for Frankie. I will be betting the house.
Hughes is on 117
BJ is going to be back in Cali training and Marv is back! Bad news for Frankie. I will be betting the house.
JAKE SHIELDS! OMG YESS!!!!!!
Now we can have even more dry humping “wars” that go to decision!!!!!
"I only want to be known as the best ever. Is that too much to ask?"
-BJ Penn
"I dont know how GSP puts his jeans on with all those people hugging his nuts"... -Dan Hardy
Is it?
Brock Lesnar is the #1 P4P fighter in the world. My top 5 P4P list is.
1 Brock Lesnar
2 BJ Penn
3 John Fitch
4 Matt Hughes
5 Matt Serra
too bad Paulo Thiago lost his last one
Id love to see shields vs thiago. their styles would matchup well-not exciting for the striking only fans but grappling oh yes
i dont give out free signatures
Disappointing as this sounds...
I see Kampmaan being Jakes first loss in the UFC, if he performs like he did against Thiago.
by theworldismine on Jul 16, 2010 11:31 AM EDT reply actions
he was able to out grapple paulo
He won’t be able to out grapple shields. In fact that area won’t be close. My brother trains with Robert Drysdale, and he said Shields stayed right with him. If he can stay with Robert then Martin staying with him on the ground won’t happen, and it’s for sure going to the ground.
My Top Ten Favorite Fighters
1. Nick Diaz
2. Fedor
3. Carlos Condit
4. Jake Shields
5. Gilbert Melendez
6. Gegard Mousasi
7. Anderson Silva
8. Nate Diaz
9. Kenny Florian
10. Melvin Manhoef
by MasterWhiteTiger on Jul 16, 2010 12:02 PM EDT reply actions
I agree that Shields is a far superior wrestler,
but I’ve seen a huge improvement in Kampmaans Jitz, and could see him landing a choke.
by theworldismine on Jul 16, 2010 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions
who knows maybe give him winner of alves vs Fitch
then the winner of that gets the winner of Kos/gsp
BJ is going to be back in Cali training and Marv is back! Bad news for Frankie. I will be betting the house.
I agree the winner of alves/fitch makes the most sense
Both these guys are further ahead than anyone else I believe and I think if Shield wants a title shot he should have to earn it, not after one warm up fight but a number one contender, like the winner of fitch/alves would be.
Fedor is still the man. This is only his first real loss, and most likely his last of his career, he won't lose again.
look out! before he was a lay and pray boring wrestler that no one liked, he then signs a UFC contract and becomes the UFC's gift to the WW division? sigh.
has he shot up the rankings too?
shields uses hand to sign contract, leading to a bump in the rankings….Mayhem should have just held on past that bell
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Then Mayhem would have been DQ'd and banned genius
Your Jake Shields vendetta and constant UFC bashing won’t come close to spoiling today for me. And beating the supposed #2 MW in the world is the reason that Jake is a consensus top ranked fighter at WW and MW, as are his other big wins over your boy Mayhem, Lawler, Okami, Condit, Mach, Semtex and Thompson.
I <3 Dana White, the Ruler and Savior of the MMA World, and will serve his disciple, Synyster, faithfully to the end.
yea that's impressive
I don’t see why all the hate the dude is tough yea his stand up is below par but his ground game is sick. He deserves way more credit for what he’s done in his career.
Train hard to fight easy.
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