Champ Jake Shields and Strikeforce CEO mum on possible contract renewal

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Will Jake Shields re-sign with Strikeforce, or as he’s previously discussed, test the free-agency waters and explore options outside the promotion, possibly with the Ultimate Fighting Championship?

Following Shields’ first title defense of his middleweight belt and arguably the biggest win of his career, the Cesar Gracie-trained fighter is no closer to sharing an answer.

But with a unanimous-decision win over UFC import Dan Henderson following a near-disastrous first round, Shields is sitting pretty with plenty of bargaining chips and more value than he’s ever had.


NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Will Jake Shields re-sign with Strikeforce, or as he’s previously discussed, test the free-agency waters and explore options outside the promotion, possibly with the Ultimate Fighting Championship?

Following Shields’ first title defense of his middleweight belt and arguably the biggest win of his career, the Cesar Gracie-trained fighter is no closer to sharing an answer.

But with a unanimous-decision win over UFC import Dan Henderson following a near-disastrous first round, Shields is sitting pretty with plenty of bargaining chips and more value than he’s ever had.