“Strikeforce: Nashville” recap: Shields retains title, loses self-control in post-fight melee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – According to most MMA pundits, Strikeforce
middleweight champion Jake Shields had one path to victory
against UFC import Dan Henderson in their main event contest at
Saturday’s “Strikeforce: Nashville” event.

Similarly, most felt Henderson had one weapon that could turn the fight
in his favor.

But what would happen if both fighters were able to implement their
preferred attack? That question was answered at Bridgestone Arena in the
final bout of the evening’s CBS-broadcast main card, though the beauty
of the performance was marred by some disgusting post-fight antics.


NASHVILLE, Tenn. – According to most MMA pundits, Strikeforce
middleweight champion Jake Shields had one path to victory
against UFC import Dan Henderson in their main event contest at
Saturday’s “Strikeforce: Nashville” event.

Similarly, most felt Henderson had one weapon that could turn the fight
in his favor.

But what would happen if both fighters were able to implement their
preferred attack? That question was answered at Bridgestone Arena in the
final bout of the evening’s CBS-broadcast main card, though the beauty
of the performance was marred by some disgusting post-fight antics.