Jake Shields
| Jake Shields | |
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| Born | January 9, 1979 Mountain Ranch, California, United States |
| Nationality |  American |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 170.5 lb (77.3 kg; 12.18 st) |
| Division | Welterweight Middleweight |
| Reach | 72 in (180 cm) |
| Style | Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | San Francisco, California |
| Team | Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu |
| Rank | black belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu |
| Years active | 1999-Present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 31 |
| Wins | 26 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 11 |
| Losses | 4 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
| Other information | |
| Website | http://www.jakeshields.com/ |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Last updated on: October 27, 2010 | |
| Medal record | ||
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Representing  United States
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| Grappling | ||
| ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship | ||
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2005 | -77 kg[1] |
| Pan American Championships (BJJ) | ||
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2005 | Middleweight (purple)[2] |
Jake Shields (born January 9, 1979) is an American mixed martial artist who is currently fighting in the welterweight division of the UFC. He is the last Rumble on the Rock 175 lb (79 kg) champion. He is the first and last Elite XC Welterweight Champion. He is also the former Shooto Middleweight Champion and is the former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion.
He has trained extensively with Cesar Gracie, and is a member of the "scrap pack" which includes fellow Cesar Gracie students Dave Terrell, Nick Diaz, Nate Diaz and Gilbert Melendez. Since his last loss to Akira Kikuchi he has had 15 consecutive wins in 5 years. As of October 2010, Shields is ranked the #4 welterweight fighter in the world by Sherdog.[3] He describes his style as American Jiu jitsu.[4]
Early life
Shields was raised near Mountain Ranch, California in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Shields is a life-long vegetarian. He was home schooled up to junior high. He and his two older brothers grew up at the end of a dirt road on the rim of the Jesus Maria Canyon. Their nearest friends were a 45 minute hike down one side of the canyon and up the other. Their activities included mountain biking, wild caving, snowboarding, clearing brush, bucking firewood, climbing mountains, exploring the high country, and wrestling.
Shields began amateur wrestling at age nine. He has competed in over 600 folk, freestyle, and submission wrestling matches. Shields was a four year varsity wrestler and state qualifier at Calaveras High School, finished 2nd place at the Amateur Athletic Union National Freestyle Championships, qualified for U.S.A./ Fila Nationals & World Team Trials in both the junior & university men's divisions. He is also a two time All American wrestler from Cuesta College. In September 1999, Shields began his MMA training by joining Chuck Liddell's SLO Kickboxing Academy. Within a few weeks he fought his first fight, filling in for an injured teammate at 185 lbs. Shields fought five fights at 185 lbs "for fun, to stay in shape and learn some self defense". In 2001, Shields decided he wanted to make a career of mixed martial arts and began fighting at his natural weight of 170 lbs (77 kg).
In the summer of 2001, Shields received a wrestling scholarship to SF State. At that time he began training with the Cesar Gracie Fight Team, resulting in a dramatic improvement in his jiu jitsu. He is a three time Grapplers Quest Advance Champion, Pan American Games Jiu Jitsu Champion, Pan Am Open Advance Submission Champion, Gracie Open Superfight Champion and finished 3rd place at the ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship in 2005. He continued to improve on the kickboxing skills he picked up with Chuck Liddell, by cross-training with the professional Muay Thai kickboxing team at the Fairtex combat Academy, training with Muay Thai Champions Jongsanan Fairtex and Alex Gong. He was awarded the rank of black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by Cesar Gracie in February 2007.
Shields was the head instructor of BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) and MMA at the Fairtex-Gracie affiliate in San Francisco from March 2002 until April 2008.
Shields has developed a style of fighting called "American Jiu-Jitsu" which he has tattooed on his forearm.[5] Shields' American Jiu-Jitsu for MMA and self-defense is a complete combat art that combines the relaxed and ready position and submission techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with the explosive takedowns, throws and transitions of world class wrestling.
Mixed martial arts
Among his victories are wins over Martin Kampmann, Dan Henderson, Paul Daley, Hayato Sakurai, Dave Menne, Carlos Condit and Yushin Okami. He is currently on a 15-fight winning streak, finishing eight of his last ten opponents. He has recent wins over Martin Kampmann, Dan Henderson, Robbie Lawler, Renato "Charuto" Verissimo and Mike Pyle. Shields has captured the Shooto World Mixed Martial Arts Championship and the Rumble on the Rock World Championship. He beat Nick Thompson for the Elite XC Welterweight World Championship in the first round via guillotine Choke. He captured the vacant Strikeforce Middleweight World Championship via unanimous decision in a match against Jason 'Mayhem' Miller. Most recently he beat the heavily favored Dan Henderson on April 17, 2010, to retain the middleweight title.
At Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields he fought EliteXC's last middleweight champion and former two-time ICON Sport middleweight champion at a catchweight of 182 pounds (83 kg). Lawler took the center of the cage and looked comfortable on his feet. Robbie Lawler said in the post fight interview, "His striking was good. He threw a lot of kicks. He worked. He threw hands and wasn't shying away from standup, that's for sure." Two minutes into the first round, Shields pounced and secured a guillotine choke to finish his opponent via submission at 2:02 of the first round.[6]
At Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers he fought Jason 'Mayhem' Miller for Strikeforce's vacant middleweight title after Cung Le stepped down as champion to pursue his acting career. Shields won the vacant Strikeforce Middleweight Championship when he defeated Jason "Mayhem" Miller via unanimous decision. Shields won the fight 49-46, 49-46 and 48-47.
Shields successfully defended the Strikeforce Middleweight Title, defeating former Pride World Welterweight Champion Dan Henderson on April 17, 2010 at Strikeforce on CBS.[7]
Shields is currently ranked in the pound-for-pound rankings by Sports Illustrated and Inside MMA, as well as being ranked in two weight classes, welterweight and middleweight.
Strikeforce: Nashville Post-Fight Brawl
Shields was one of the members of the Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu team who participated in a post fight brawl live on CBS after Shields defeated Dan Henderson. Jason Miller gained unauthorized access to the cage and interrupted Shields interview with CBS sportscaster Gus Johnson, asking "Where's my rematch, buddy?", into the microphone referring to a previous fight between the two at Strikeforce: Fedor vs Rogers in 2009. Gilbert Melendez shoved Miller and Nick Diaz threw a punch at him and the brawl followed. The fight was broken up by referees, members of Dan Henderson's corner and members of security. Shields, Miller and four others were given three-month suspensions and fines of $5,000-$7,500. Miller was also dropped from his next fight by Strikeforce for entering the cage without permission.[8]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Shields was spotted and shown on camera next to Dana White at the WEC 48 PPV. Dana White saying "He's mine!" with his arm around Shields, this fueled rumors of Shields signing with the UFC. Jake Shields stated in an interview that it was tough for Strikeforce to provide him with exciting fights and this would be a key aspect in his decision to stay or leave. Dana White also stated in this interview he would be willing to pay huge sums to strip away one of Strikeforce's champions.[9] This has further fueled speculation that Shields would leave Strikeforce for the UFC.
On June 30, Strikeforce released Shields from the organization during his contract renegotiation period. Shields then entered into talks with the UFC,[10] with his manager and father Jack Shields stating that his son is eager to fight against top UFC fighters, such as Anderson Silva.[11] In July 2010, it was reported that Shields was close to signing a deal with the Ultimate Fighting Championship to compete in the promotion's Welterweight division.[12]
Shields made his UFC debut against Martin Kampmann on October 23, 2010 at UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez.[13] Prior to Shields's UFC debut, UFC President Dana White stated that Shields is most likely next for a shot at the UFC Welterweight Championship between the winner of Georges St. Pierre vs. Josh Koscheck if he defeated Martin Kampmann at UFC 121 on October 23.[14] After Shields defeated Kampmann via a controversial split decision, White later confirmed that Shields would receive a title shot against the St. Pierre-Koscheck winner.[15]
Georges St-Pierre won his UFC 124 bout against Josh Koscheck. So now, Shields is set to fight St-Pierre for the UFC welterweight championship on April 30, 2011, at UFC 129 in Toronto.[16]
Personal life
Shields is a single father to an eight-year old daughter.[17] He has opened a studio in Berkeley called Shields' Gracie Fighter MMA and Fitness, and teaches there daily.[18] He is openly admitted he is a homosexual. He is a lifelong vegetarian.[19]
Television and film
Shields appeared in three episodes of Bully Beatdown on MTV and MTV2 on April 12, 2009, a different episode on September 10, and again on an mtv.com exclusive episode, he was also in an episode of "True Life" on MTV. Shields is a co-producer for the MMA documentary Fight Life.[20] Shields also served as a grappling coach for Chuck Liddell on The Ultimate Fighter 11 and, appeared on the channel Animal Planet for episodes of "Wild Recon" and "Venom in Vegas".
Championships and achievements
Mixed martial arts
- Shooto Middleweight Championship (1 time)
- Rumble on the Rock Welterweight Tournament Winner
- Elite XC Welterweight Championship (1 time, first)
Mixed martial arts record
| 31 matches | 26 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 1 |
| By submission | 10 | 0 |
| By decision | 13 | 3 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Record | Result | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
 Georges St-Pierre
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UFC 129 | April 30, 2011 | Toronto, Ontario
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For UFC Welterweight Championship | |||||
| 26–4–1 | Win |  Martin Kampmann
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Decision (Split) | UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez | October 23, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Anaheim, California USA
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UFC Debut; Welterweight bout, becomes the #1 contender for the UFC Welterweight Championship[21] |
| 25–4–1 | Win | Dan Henderson
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Decision (Unanimous) | Strikeforce: Nashville | April 17, 2010 | 5 | 5:00 | Nashville, Tennessee, US
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Defended Strikeforce Middleweight Championship |
| 24–4–1 | Win | Jason Miller
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Decision (Unanimous) | Strikeforce: Fedor vs Rogers | November 7, 2009 | 5 | 5:00 | Hoffman Estates, Illinois, US
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Won vacant Strikeforce Middleweight Championship |
| 23–4–1 | Win | Robbie Lawler
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Submission (Guillotine Choke) | Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields | June 6, 2009 | 1 | 2:02 | St. Louis, Missouri, US
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182 lb Catchweight |
| 22–4–1 | Win |  Paul Daley
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Submission (Armbar) | EliteXC: Heat | October 4, 2008 | 2 | 3:47 | Sunrise, Florida, US
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Defended Elite XC Welterweight Championship |
| 21–4–1 | Win | Nick Thompson
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Submission (Guillotine Choke) | EliteXC: Unfinished Business | July 26, 2008 | 1 | 1:03 | Stockton, California, US
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Became First Elite XC Welterweight Champion |
| 20–4–1 | Win | Mike Pyle
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Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | EliteXC: Renegade | November 10, 2007 | 1 | 3:39 | Corpus Christi, Texas, US
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| 19–4–1 | Win |  Renato Verissimo
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TKO (Strikes) | EliteXC: Uprising | September 15, 2007 | 1 | 4:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii, US
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175 lb Catchweight |
| 18–4–1 | Win |  Ido Pariente
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Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | K-1 Dynamite!! USA | June 2, 2007 | 1 | 2:06 | Los Angeles, California, US
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| 17–4–1 | Win | Ray Steinbeiss
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Submission (Guillotine Choke) | BodogFight – Costa Rica | February 18, 2007 | 1 | 1:29 |  Costa Rica
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| 16–4–1 | Win | Steve Berger
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TKO (Punches) | FCP - Malice at Cow Palace | September 9, 2006 | 2 | 1:36 | San Francisco, California, US
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| 15–4–1 | Win | Carlos Condit
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Decision (Unanimous) | Rumble on the Rock 9 | April 21, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii, US
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ROTR Welterweight Tournament Final Round |
| 14–4–1 | Win |  Yushin Okami
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Decision (Majority) | Rumble on the Rock 9 | April 21, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii, US
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ROTR Welterweight Tournament Semifinal Round |
| 13–4–1 | Win | Dave Menne
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Decision (Unanimous) | Rumble on the Rock 8 | January 20, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii, US
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ROTR Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal Round |
| 12–4–1 | Win | Toby Imada
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Decision (Unanimous) | Kage Kombat | November 12, 2005 | 3 | 5:00 | California, US
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| 11–4–1 | Loss | Akira Kikuchi
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Decision (Unanimous) | Shooto 2004 - Year-End Show | December 14, 2004 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan
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Lost the Shooto Middleweight (168 lbs.) Championship |
| 11–3–1 | Win | Ray Cooper
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Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | Shooto Hawaii - Soljah Fight Night | July 9, 2004 | 1 | 3:29 | Honolulu, Hawaii, US
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Won the vacant Shooto Middleweight (168 lbs.) Championship |
| 10–3–1 | Draw | Kazuo Misaki
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Draw | Pancrase - Hybrid 10 | November 30, 2003 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan
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| 10–3 | Win | Akira Kikuchi
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Decision (Unanimous) | Shooto 2003 - 8/10 in Yokohama Gymnasium | August 10, 2003 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan
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| 9–3 | Win | Milton Vieira
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Decision (Unanimous) | Shooto - Midwest Fighting | May 21, 2003 | 3 | 5:00 | Hammond, Indiana, US
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| 8–3 | Win | Hayato Sakurai
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Decision (Unanimous) | Shooto - 2002 Year-End Show | December 14, 2002 | 3 | 5:00 | Chiba, Japan
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| 7–3 | Loss | Ray Cooper
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Decision (Majority) | Warriors Quest 6: Best of the Best | August 3, 2002 | 3 | 5:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii, US
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| 7–2 | Win | Robert Ferguson
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Decision | GC 7: Casualties of War | November 4, 2001 | 2 | 5:00 | Colusa, California, US
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| 6–2 | Win | Jeremy Jackson
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Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | GC 6: Caged Beasts | September 9, 2001 | 1 | 2:03 | Colusa, California, US
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| 5–2 | Win | Tracy Hess
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Decision | GC 3: Showdown at Soboba | April 7, 2001 | 2 | 5:00 | Friant, California, US
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| 4–2 | Win | Randy Velarde
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Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | GC 2: Collision at Colusa | February 18, 2001 | 2 | 3:19 | Colusa, California, US
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| 3–2 | Loss | Phillip Miller
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Decision (Unanimous) | IFC - Warriors Challenge 9 | July 18, 2000 | 2 | 8:00 | Friant, California, US
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| 3–1 | Win | Shannon Ritch
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Submission (Choke) | Best of the Best | May 4, 2000 | 1 | 2:45 | Tempe, Arizona, US
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| 2–1 | Loss | Marty Armendarez
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TKO (Strikes) | IFC - Warriors Challenge 6 | March 25, 2000 | 1 | 7:34 | Friant, California, US
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| 2–0 | Win | Brian Warren
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Decision | CFF - The Cobra Challenge 1999 | December 11, 1999 | 1 | 10:00 | Anza, California, US
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| 1–0 | Win | Paul Harrison
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TKO (Strikes) | CFF - The Cobra Qualifier 1999 | October 23, 1999 | 1 | 3:22 | Anza, California, US
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See also
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