Strikeforce champ Jake Shields’ non-exclusive negotiations begin Friday

Strikeforce middleweight champion Jake Shields’ exclusive negotiation
period with the San Jose, Calif.-based promotion has expired, though
negotiations with the company remain ongoing.

Shields’ manager and father, Jack Shields, today told MMAjunkie.com that he will begin non-exclusive negotiations
tomorrow.

“The options are all good,” Jack Shields said, though he did not confirm
whether Strikeforce had yet offered a new contract.


Strikeforce middleweight champion Jake Shields’ exclusive negotiation
period with the San Jose, Calif.-based promotion has expired, though
negotiations with the company remain ongoing.

Shields’ manager and father, Jack Shields, today told MMAjunkie.com that he will begin non-exclusive negotiations
tomorrow.

“The options are all good,” Jack Shields said, though he did not confirm
whether Strikeforce had yet offered a new contract.