Even with the recent passing of his father, Jack, Jake Shields has decided to remain in the main event of UFC Fight Night 25.
Shield’s manager, Cesar Gracie, confirmed that Shields will stay in the bout by saying to MMAWeekly, “He will fight.”
Shields was last seen at UFC 129, where he dropped a unanimous decision to Georges St-Pierre for the UFC welterweight title.
Shields is set to fight against Jake Ellenberger in the main event of the “Battle on the Bayou,” which takes place September 17 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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