Jake Shields

Jake Shields
Born January 9, 1979
Summertown, Tennessee, United States
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Division Welterweight
Middleweight
Reach 72 in (183 cm)
Style Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling
Fighting out of San Francisco, California
Team Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
El Niño Sports
Fairtex Gym
American Kickboxing Academy
Rank Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Class-A Shooto
Wrestling NCAA Division II Wrestling
Years active 1999 – present (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total 40
Wins 31
By knockout 3
By submission 12
By decision 16
Losses 7
By knockout 2
By decision 5
Draws 1
No contests 1
Other information
University San Francisco State University
Notable school(s) Cuesta College
Calaveras High School
Website http://www.jakeshields.com/
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
last updated on: May 1, 2011
Jake Shields
Medal record
Competitor for  United States
Grappling
ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship
Bronze 2005 -77 kg[1]
Pan American Championships (BJJ)
Gold 2005 Middleweight (purple)[2]

Jake Sequoyah Shields[3] (born January 9, 1979) is an American male mixed martial artist, currently fighting in the welterweight division for the World Series of Fighting.[4] He was the last Rumble on the Rock Welterweight Champion, the only Elite XC Welterweight Champion, a former Shooto Welterweight Champion and former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion. He also fought for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

He has trained extensively with Fairtex SF and Cesar Gracie, and is a member of the "Skrap Pack" which includes fellow Cesar Gracie students Dave Terrell, Nick Diaz, Nate Diaz and Gilbert Melendez. After his loss to Akira Kikuchi he won 15 consecutive fights over six years, until his loss to Georges St-Pierre. He describes his style as American Jiu-jitsu.[5]

Early life

Shields was raised near Mountain Ranch California in the Sierra Nevada. 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 601 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, placing 4th in the state tournament in the 177 lb weight class in 1997 and 3rd in the 197 lb weight class a year later. 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 San Francisco State University. At that time he began training with the Cesar Gracie Fight Team, resulting in a dramatic improvement of the jiu jitsu variety. He is a three time Grapplers Quest Advance Champion, Pan American Championships 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. His victory at the Pan American Championships (which requires wearing a uniform) as a purple belt is notable because Jake Shields claims he has trained "about four hours with the gi in [his] life,"[6] and the Pan Americans is one of the largest Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitions in the world. 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.[7] Shields' American Jiu-Jitsu is a no-gi style of grappling 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 wrestling. Shields has an iron chin which was best displayed in his fight with Dan Henderson where he took numerous big shots from Hendo in the 1st round and came back to win the next 4 rounds and get a unanimous decision victory.

Mixed martial arts

Shields is best known for his 15-fight winning streak, finishing eight of his eleven opponents before being defeated by UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre in a hard fought five round battle at UFC 129. Shields has captured the Shooto World Mixed Martial Arts Championship and the Rumble on the Rock World Championship. He submitted Nick Thompson via guillotine choke in a bout for the Elite XC Welterweight Championship.

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.[8]

At Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers he fought Jason 'Mayhem' Miller for the vacant Strikeforce Middleweight Championship after Cung Le stepped down as champion to pursue his acting career. Shields defeated Miller via unanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, 48–47).

Shields successfully defended his title, defeating former Pride World Welterweight Champion Dan Henderson via unanimous decision on April 17, 2010, at Strikeforce: Nashville.[9]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Shields was spotted and shown on camera next to UFC President Dana White at the WEC 48 PPV. With Dana White saying, "He's mine!" and 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.[10] 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,[11] with his manager and father Jack Shields stating that his son is eager to fight against top UFC fighters, such as Anderson Silva.[12] 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.[13]

Shields made his UFC debut against Martin Kampmann on October 23, 2010, at UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez.[14] Prior to Shields's UFC debut, 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 defeats Kampmann.[15] After Shields defeated Kampmann via split decision, White later confirmed that Shields would receive a title shot against the winner of the Georges St-Pierre vs. Josh Koscheck fight at UFC 124.[16]

Georges St-Pierre won his UFC 124 bout against Josh Koscheck. Shields fought St-Pierre for the UFC Welterweight Championship on April 30, 2011, at UFC 129 in Toronto. Shields lost via unanimous decision (50–45, 48–47, 48–47).[17] This was Shields's first loss in over 6 years.

Shields faced Jake Ellenberger on September 17, 2011 at UFC Fight Night 25, losing via first round TKO.[18] This was the first time Shields has been finished in over ten years.

Shields faced Yoshihiro Akiyama on February 26, 2012 at UFC 144, winning via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).[19]

Shields returned to the middleweight division and faced Ed Herman on August 11, 2012 at UFC 150.[20] He won the bout via unanimous decision. However, on October 12, 2012, it was announced that Jake Shields had failed his drug test at UFC 150 and he was subsequently fined and suspended.[21] The result of the fight was overturned to a No Contest.[22] In January 2015 Shields said the failed test was due to a banned diuretic.[23]

Shields faced Tyron Woodley in a welterweight bout on June 15, 2013 at UFC 161.[24] The bout was contested on the feet for nearly its entirety in a largely uneventful fight where neither fighter was able to deliver any significant offense. Shields defeated Woodley via split decision.[25]

Shields next faced Demian Maia on October 9, 2013 at UFC Fight Night 29.[26] As expected, the contest between the two decorated jiu jitsu practitioners took place mostly on the ground, and Shields won a close split decision (48-47, 47-48, 48-47).

Shields fought Hector Lombard on March 15, 2014 at UFC 171. Shields lost the fight via unanimous decision.

On April 6, 2014, it was announced that Shields was released from the promotion.[27]

After his release from the UFC, the outspoken and often candid president of the organization, Dana White, had this to say about Shields:

"We look at everything. Everything. Money has something to do with it. I'd be lying if I said it didn't. But that wasn't the only reason or the main reason. It was a part of the piece of the puzzle as we were doing our evaluation of him. Mixed martial arts is a young man's game. I like Jake Shields a lot. But let's be honest here: Where was he going in this [welterweight] division of animals we have? He's on the downswing, and he's never going to be the guy. His stand-up never improved. He hasn't really shown anything in his last couple of fights to make you go, 'Holy [expletive].' Right now, at this point, he's just another guy."[28]

World Series of Fighting

In April 2014, Shields signed a multi-fight deal with the World Series of Fighting.[29] Shields was expected to compete at WSOF 11 on July 5, 2014 against Jon Fitch. However, Shields was forced out of the bout due to a shoulder injury.[30]

Shields made his debut for World Series of Fighting at WSOF 14 on October 11, 2014 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada against WSOF Canadian Welterweight Champion Ryan Ford.[31] He won the fight via submission in the first round.

In his second fight for the promotion, Shields faced Brian Foster in the main event at WSOF 17 on January 17, 2015. He again won the fight via submission in the first round.

Shields is expected to face Rousimar Palhares on August 1, 2015 at WSOF 22.[32]

Grappling Events

On November 22, 2014, Shields fought Roberto Satoshi in a grappling match in Metamoris V. The fight ended in a draw.

Personal life

Shields is a single father to an thirteen-year-old daughter.[33] He opened a studio in Berkeley called Shields' Gracie Fighter MMA and Fitness, but no longer teaches there and is not affiliated in any way. He is a lifelong vegetarian. He appeared in both print and video ads for PETA, touting his vegetarian lifestyle.[34]

On August 29, 2011 Shields' father and manager Jack Shields passed away at the age of 67.[35]

Television and film

Jake Shields stars in and co-produced Fight Life, an award-winning documentary on the sport of MMA, the film is directed by James Z. Feng and released in 2013.[36] Shields appeared in three episodes of Bully Beatdown on MTV and MTV2 on April 12, 2009,[37] a different episode on September 10,[38] and again on an mtv.com exclusive episode. Shields also served as a grappling coach for Chuck Liddell on The Ultimate Fighter 11,[39] and appeared on the channel Animal Planet for episodes of "Wild Recon" and "Venom in Vegas".[40]

Championships and accomplishments

Amateur wrestling

Mixed martial arts

Submission grappling

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 31–7–1 (1) Brian Foster Submission (rear-naked choke) WSOF 17 January 17, 2015 1 2:51 Las Vegas, Nevada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 30–7–1 (1) Ryan Ford Submission (rear-naked choke) WSOF 14 October 11, 2014 1 4:29 Edmonton, Alberta WSOF debut.
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 29–7–1 (1) Hector Lombard Decision (unanimous) UFC 171: Hendricks vs. Lawler March 15, 2014 3 5:00 Dallas, Texas
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 29–6–1 (1) Demian Maia Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Shields October 9, 2013 5 5:00 Barueri, São Paulo, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 28–6–1 (1) Tyron Woodley Decision (split) UFC 161: Evans vs. Henderson June 15, 2013 3 5:00 Winnipeg, Manitoba
NC 27–6–1 (1) Ed Herman NC UFC 150: Henderson vs. Edgar II August 11, 2012 3 5:00 Denver, Colorado Failed post fight test: Originally a decision win.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 27–6–1 Yoshihiro Akiyama Decision (unanimous) UFC 144 February 26, 2012 3 5:00 Saitama, Japan
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 26–6–1 Jake Ellenberger TKO (knee & punches) UFC Fight Night: Shields vs. Ellenberger September 17, 2011 1 0:53 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 26–5–1 Georges St-Pierre Decision (unanimous) UFC 129 April 30, 2011 5 5:00 Toronto, Ontario, Canada For the UFC Welterweight Championship.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 26–4–1 Martin Kampmann Decision (split) UFC 121 October 23, 2010 3 5:00 Anaheim, California, United States UFC debut; Return to Welterweight;
UFC Welterweight title eliminator.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 25–4–1 Dan Henderson Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Nashville April 17, 2010 5 5:00 Nashville, Tennessee, United States Defended the Strikeforce Middleweight Championship; Later vacated title.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 24–4–1 Jason Miller Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers November 7, 2009 5 5:00 Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States Won the vacant Strikeforce Middleweight Championship.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 23–4–1 Robbie Lawler Submission (guillotine choke) Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields June 6, 2009 1 2:02 St. Louis, Missouri, United States Strikeforce debut; Middleweight debut.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 22–4–1 Paul Daley Submission (armbar) EliteXC: Heat October 4, 2008 2 3:47 Sunrise, Florida, United States Defended the EliteXC Welterweight Championship; Later vacated title.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 21–4–1 Nick Thompson Submission (guillotine choke) EliteXC: Unfinished Business July 26, 2008 1 1:03 Stockton, California, United States Won the inaugural EliteXC Welterweight Championship.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 20–4–1 Mike Pyle Submission (rear-naked choke) EliteXC: Renegade November 10, 2007 1 3:39 Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 19–4–1 Renato Verissimo TKO (punches & elbows) EliteXC: Uprising September 15, 2007 1 4:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States 175 lb catchweight bout.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 18–4–1 Ido Pariente Submission (rear-naked choke) Dynamite!! USA June 2, 2007 1 2:06 Los Angeles, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 17–4–1 Ray Steinbeiss Submission (guillotine choke) Bodog Fight: Costa Rica Combat February 18, 2007 1 1:29 San José, Costa Rica
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 16–4–1 Steve Berger TKO (punches) FCP: Malice at Cow Palace September 9, 2006 2 1:36 San Francisco, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 15–4–1 Carlos Condit Decision (unanimous) Rumble on the Rock 9 April 21, 2006 3 5:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Won the Rumble on the Rock Welterweight Tournament.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 14–4–1 Yushin Okami Decision (majority) Rumble on the Rock 9 April 21, 2006 3 5:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 13–4–1 Dave Menne Decision (unanimous) Rumble on the Rock 8 January 20, 2006 3 5:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–4–1 Toby Imada Decision (unanimous) Kage Kombat November 12, 2005 3 5:00 California, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 11–4–1 Akira Kikuchi Decision (unanimous) Shooto: Year End Show 2004 December 14, 2004 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan Lost the Shooto Welterweight Championship.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–3–1 Ray Cooper Submission (rear-naked choke) Shooto Hawaii: Soljah Fight Night July 9, 2004 1 3:29 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Won the vacant Shooto Welterweight Championship.
style="background:#c5d2ea; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-draw" |Draw 10–3–1 Kazuo Misaki Draw Pancrase - Hybrid 10 November 30, 2003 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–3 Akira Kikuchi Decision (unanimous) Shooto - 8/10 in Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium August 10, 2003 3 5:00 Kanagawa, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–3 Milton Vieira Decision (unanimous) Shooto: Midwest Fighting May 21, 2003 3 5:00 Hammond, Indiana, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–3 Hayato Sakurai Decision (unanimous) Shooto: Year End Show 2002 December 14, 2002 3 5:00 Chiba, Chiba, Japan
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 7–3 Ray Cooper Decision (majority) Warriors Quest 6: Best of the Best August 3, 2002 3 5:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–2 Robert Ferguson Decision (unanimous) GC 7: Casualties of War November 4, 2001 2 5:00 Colusa, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–2 Jeremy Jackson Submission (rear-naked choke) GC 6: Caged Beasts September 9, 2001 1 2:03 Colusa, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–2 Tracy Hess Decision (unanimous) GC 3: Showdown at Soboba April 7, 2001 2 5:00 Friant, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–2 Randy Velarde Submission (rear-naked choke) GC 2: Collision at Colusa February 18, 2001 2 3:19 Colusa, California, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 3–2 Phillip Miller Decision (unanimous) IFC: Warriors Challenge 9 July 18, 2000 2 8:00 Friant, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–1 Shannon Ritch Submission (arm-triangle choke) Best of the Best May 4, 2000 1 2:45 Tempe, Arizona, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 2–1 Marty Armendarez TKO (punches) IFC: Warriors Challenge 6 March 25, 2000 1 7:34 Friant, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Brian Warren Decision (unanimous) CFF: The Cobra Challenge 1999 December 11, 1999 1 10:00 Anza, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Paul Harrison TKO (punches) CFF: The Cobra Qualifier 1999 October 23, 1999 1 3:22 Anza, California, United States

Submission grappling record

Result Opponent Method Event Date Notes
style="background:#c5d2ea; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-draw" |Draw Brazil Roberto De Souza Draw Metamoris 5 November 22, 2014 Secret Match
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss Brazil Saulo Ribeiro Points LA Sub X Super-Fight 2008
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss Brazil Marcelo Garcia Submission (guillotine choke) PSL Super-Fight 2007
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win United States Jon Fitch Submission (rear-naked choke) 2007 Gracie Open Superfight 2007 -77 kg
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win Brazil Leonardo Santos Submission (rear-naked choke) ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship May 28, 2005 -77 kg 3rd Place
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss Brazil Pablo Popovitch Points ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship May 28, 2005 -77 kg Semi-Final
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win United States Cameron Earle Points ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship May 28, 2005 -77 kg Quarter-Final
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win United States Diego Sanchez Points ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship May 28, 2005 -77 kg Opening-Round

See also

References

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