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Gregory Chase Interview: Jake Shields

UFC 144 (Japan) is approaching, setting the stage for a night of spectacular fights with the Lightweight title on the line in the headliner. UFC will go to the “Land of the Rising Sun” and deliver one of the most stacked cards of this year, and is truly a night of crucial nature in each of the fighter’s careers. For Rampage Jackson, he is looking to bounce back from his recent...
Via Sports-at-Work  |  1 day ago

UFC 144: Yoshihiro Akiyama Vs. Jake Shields

Featured | Written by: CouchFighter | Published in: Podcasts UFC 144 will highlight skilled Japanese fighter Yoshihiro Akiyama as he makes his welterweight debut against the once top contender, Jake Shields, at UFC 144 in Japan. Akiyama is looking to find success in a different weight class, whereas Shields is trying to get back into title contention. Will Akiyama...
Via CouchFighter  |  4 days ago

Ellenberger scores upset vs. Shields

Ultimate Fight Nights tend to be nearly skippable events in the UFC lexicon because generally they tend to have two things: fighters on their way up or fighters on their way down. But in the case of Ultimate Fight Night 25, those who skipped it missed out on the best card of the last seven days. With a terrific undercard, the theme of the night was close fights. There were a lot...
Via Fox Sports  |  September 17, 2011

Yoshihiro Akiyama To Face Jake Shields At UFC 144 In Japan

Yoshihiro Akiyama will make his welterweight debut against former number one contender Jake Shields. UFC officials announced the new bout on Monday morning. This fight is the second to be announced for the UFC’s return to Japan in February for UF C 144. For years Akiyama has been told to drop down to 170lbs from his former home of 185lbs. He finally decided to make the cut...
Via MMASucka  |  November 14, 2011

Jack Shields, Father-Manager of UFC’s Jake Shields, Dead at 67

Jack Shields, father and manager of UFC welterweight Jake Shields, died Monday at his home in the Sacramento, Calif., area. He was 67 years old.
Via Sherdog  |  August 30, 2011

Jake Shields Eyeing Move Back To Middleweight

Jake Shields Eyeing Move Back To Middleweight
Via Fight Line  |  December 27, 2011

Jake Shields On Welterweight Tournament, Title Contention And Moving Up To 185

Jake Shields talks about a possible welterweight tournament for top contendership. Likes friend and training partner Nick Diaz’s chances against Carlos Condit. His willingness to move to middleweight if Nick wins the title.
Via Cage Today  |  December 22, 2011

Ulitmate Fight Night – Battle on the Bayou: Shields vs Elleberger, Set for Fall

Las Vegas, NV (USA) – The Ultimate Fighting Championship® and Bud Light have teamed up to put on an action-packed fight card heading to New Orleans this fall. The organizations jointly announced today that UFC® Fight Night Live: Battle on the Bayou will take place on Saturday, Sept. 17 from the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and feature an outstanding welterweight...
Via cheap-heat  |  August 02, 2011

Jake Ellenberger vs. Jake Shields (Video)

If you happened to miss Jake Ellenberger’s thrilling TKO victory over Jake Shields (Pictured) at “UFC Fight Night 25,” it’s understandable considering their welterweight affair lasted all of 53 seconds. Either way, we’ve located the video of their scrap for your viewing pleasure. After a quick tussle that saw Ellenberger easily prevent two takedown attempts...
Via 5thRound.com  |  September 18, 2011

Jake's Take

Bay Area UFC fighter Jake Shields talks about the upcoming UFC 139 in San Jose.
Via NBC Bay Area  |  October 28, 2011

Jake Shields Going To Shine At "UFC Fight Night 25" For His Father

Jake Shields Going To Shine At "UFC Fight Night 25" For His Father
Via Fight Line  |  September 14, 2011

UFC 137 – Georges St. Pierre says Nick Diaz will offer a different set of problems to Jake Shields (video)

UFC welterweight champion, Georges St. Pierre gives his thoughts on his upcoming UFC 137 clash with Nick Diaz on October 29th in Las Vegas, Nevada, explaining the Stockton native will offer a different set of problems from his last opponent. Why not tell us what you think about this story and get your thoughts featured [...]
Via MMABay  |  July 18, 2011

Jake Shields On The Passing Of His Father, Nick Diaz and Training With Leben

Jake Shields makes an appearance after the passing of his father to talk about the Nick Diaz AWOL situation as well, bringing in Leben for training and being mentally prepared for Jake Ellenberger at UFC Fight Night 25.
Via Cage Today  |  September 09, 2011

Jake Shields Opts to Remain in Main Event of UFC Fight Night 25

Despite his father, Jack, passing away earlier this week, UFC welterweight contender Jake Shields has opted to remain in the main event of the upcoming UFC Fight Night 25: Shields vs. Ellenberger. Read More >>
Via MMA Weekly  |  August 31, 2011

Jake Shields Signs with Authentic Sports Management

On Thursday, Authentic Sports Management announced the addition of UFC welterweight Jake Shields (Pictured) to their star-studded roster. “This was a big decision for me, I took my time looking for the right management and I found it in Glenn Robinson and Authentic Sports Management,” said Shields. “ASM feels like a family environment. It has good people who are working hard...
Via 5thRound.com  |  October 27, 2011

Jake Shields Discusses Passing Of His Father, Nick Diaz Situation

Jake Shields Discusses Passing Of His Father, Nick Diaz Situation
Via Fight Line  |  September 11, 2011

Georges St-Pierre “I Don’t Think He (Nick Diaz) Is Better Than Jake Shields”

Last week a random set of occurrences happened. We sent our fight correspondent Marcos Villegas to The Wild Card Gym in Hollywood, CA last Wednesday. Amir Khan, one of boxing’s rising stars who currently holds one part of the junior welterweight crown was having a media day scheduled for his unification bout with veteran and [...]
Via Fight Hub TV  |  July 18, 2011

UFC Fight Night: Shields vs. Ellenberger

This Saturday marks UFC’s 25th “Fight Night” event, which is being held in New Orleans, Louisiana. The main bout is a Welterweight fight between former Strikeforce champion Jake Shields and highly competitive star Jake Ellenberger. Sparks are sure to fly when these two touch gloves in the Octagon. Jake Shields has already had a very successful mixed martial arts career and...
Via Taking Bad Schotz  |  September 16, 2011

Jake Shields Happy To Be Back In The Spotlight At UFC Fight Night 25

Jake Shields Happy To Be Back In The Spotlight At UFC Fight Night 25
Via Fight Line  |  August 11, 2011

Jake Shields Excited To Get Back In The Octagon In 2012

Jake Shields Excited To Get Back In The Octagon In 2012
Via Fight Line  |  December 16, 2011

UFN 25 – Jake Ellenberger expects an inspired Jake Shields following the death of his father (video)

UFC welterweight powerhouse, Jake Ellenberger gives his thoughts on his UFC Fight Night 25 main event showdown with Jake Shields later this month in New Orleans, explaining he expects an inspired version of the former Strikeforce and EliteXC champion following the recent death of his father. Why not tell us what you think about this [...]
Via MMABay  |  September 09, 2011

Jack Shields passes away, son Jake facing tough decision with UFN 25 in less than three weeks

A rough month for the mixed martial arts world just witnessed another sad passing. Jake Shields' father Jack passed away on Monday. The UFC middleweight confirmed the news at Graciefightermag.com: "lost my father manager and one of my best friends today!! R.I.P jack you will be greatly missed and loved by many" — Jake Shields Jack was a huge part of Jake's rise over the years...
Via Cage Writer  |  August 30, 2011

UFN 25 – Jake Shields says he knows his father would have wanted him to fight on

Former Strikeforce middleweight champion, Jake Shields has been giving his thoughts on facing Jake Ellenberger this weekend at UFC Fight Night 25 just weeks after the sad passing of his father, explaining he knows his former coach would have wanted him to fight on and come away with the win. Speaking via MMAWeekly.com, Shields said: “It’s [...]
Via MMABay  |  September 14, 2011

Jake Ellenberger vs. Jake Shields Betting Odds

Although tickets for “UFC Fight Night 25: Battle on the Bayou” just went on sale this morning, it didn’t stop the Gambling Gods from dropping their two cents on the card’s featured attraction. A pivotal welterweight scrap between Jake Ellenberger (Pictured) and Jake Shields will headline the freebie fight card. For the first time in his last five Octagon outings...
Via 5thRound.com  |  July 28, 2011

Jake Shields confirms he’ll be taking on Jake Ellenberger at UFC Fight Night 25 despite the recent passing of his father

Former Strikeforce middleweight champion, Jake Shields has decided to suck it up and channel his sorrow at the recent passing of his father by taking on Jake Ellenberger at the upcoming UFC Fight Night 25 event in New Orleans. Speaking via Sherdog.com, Jake commented: “Lost my father manager and one of my best friends today!! R.I.P [...]
Via MMABay  |  August 31, 2011
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