Jake Shields’ UFC Signing Looming; Martin Kampmann Likely First Opponent

Filed under: UFC, FanHouse Exclusive, NewsUFC President Dana White told MMA Fighting on Friday that Jake Shields has yet to officially sign with the UFC, but that doesn’t mean plans for Shields’ debut with the company aren’t moving forward.

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UFC President Dana White told MMA Fighting on Friday that Jake Shields has yet to officially sign with the UFC, but that doesn’t mean plans for Shields’ debut with the company aren’t moving forward.

So confident is the company that Shields will soon be in the fold that his first opponent has apparently been selected. Two sources close to the situation have told MMA Fighting that Shields will likely make his first foray into the octagon against welterweight contender Martin Kampmann.

Barring any unforeseen setbacks, Shields’ signing is expected to be finalized in the next several days as the UFC moves to populate upcoming events.