UFC 171: Jake Shields vs. Hector Lombard Head-to-Toe Breakdown

The winner of a UFC 171 bout between Carlos Condit and Tyron Woodley is most likely to produce the next welterweight title challenger.  Still, a Saturday matchup between Jake Shields and Hector Lombard will also be important in sorting out the landscape of a Georges St-Pierre-less 170-pound class. With wins over Woodley and Demian Maia […]

The winner of a UFC 171 bout between Carlos Condit and Tyron Woodley is most likely to produce the next welterweight title challenger.  Still, a Saturday matchup between Jake Shields and Hector Lombard will also be important in sorting out the landscape of a Georges St-Pierre-less 170-pound class. With wins over Woodley and Demian Maia […]

UFC 171: Elite Jake Shields Still Under the Title Radar

Being consistent in mixed martial arts is one of the most difficult tasks a fighter can accomplish, and Jake Shields has been as consistent as they come. Over the course of his 14-year career the San Francisco-based fighter has claimed a multitude of championships from organizations around the sport and lined his resume with wins […]

Being consistent in mixed martial arts is one of the most difficult tasks a fighter can accomplish, and Jake Shields has been as consistent as they come. Over the course of his 14-year career the San Francisco-based fighter has claimed a multitude of championships from organizations around the sport and lined his resume with wins […]

Jake Shields Wants Title Shot with UFC 171 Win over Hector Lombard

Jake Shields isn‘t getting any younger, and the former Strikeforce champion wants another crack at the UFC welterweight championship. Shields had one shot already, losing to Georges St-Pierre by unanimous decision at UFC 129. Since then, Shields has gone 3-1-1, with the one no-contest actually being a win that was overturned due to Shields failing […]

Jake Shields isn‘t getting any younger, and the former Strikeforce champion wants another crack at the UFC welterweight championship. Shields had one shot already, losing to Georges St-Pierre by unanimous decision at UFC 129. Since then, Shields has gone 3-1-1, with the one no-contest actually being a win that was overturned due to Shields failing […]

Jake Shields vs. Hector Lombard Official for UFC 171

There is no other weight class under the UFC banner that can boast the depth of elite-level talent the welterweight division does. The 170-pound collective is home to a crowded upper tier of fighters who are all looking to earn a shot at the championship strap, and the division has consistently produced can’t-miss, high-profile matchups. […]

There is no other weight class under the UFC banner that can boast the depth of elite-level talent the welterweight division does. The 170-pound collective is home to a crowded upper tier of fighters who are all looking to earn a shot at the championship strap, and the division has consistently produced can’t-miss, high-profile matchups. […]

UFC Fight Night 29: Maia vs. Shields Live Streaming Weigh-in Video

Demian Maia has quickly become a contender in the welterweight division. At UFC Fight Night 29, the Brazilian will look to take one step closer to his second UFC title shot by beating Jake Shields in his home country. Shields has been on a bumpy road s…

Demian Maia has quickly become a contender in the welterweight division. At UFC Fight Night 29, the Brazilian will look to take one step closer to his second UFC title shot by beating Jake Shields in his home country. Shields has been on a bumpy road since coming up short against 170-pound champion Georges St-Pierre. […]

UFC Fight Night 29: Demian Maia vs. Jake Shields Head-to-Toe Breakdown

Demian Maia will look to improve to 4-0 in the UFC welterweight division Wednesday, when he meets former 170-pound title challenger Jake Shields. The Brazilian made the move to the welterweight class following a loss to now-middleweight champion Chris …

Demian Maia will look to improve to 4-0 in the UFC welterweight division Wednesday, when he meets former 170-pound title challenger Jake Shields. The Brazilian made the move to the welterweight class following a loss to now-middleweight champion Chris Weidman. His high-level grappling has led him to victories over Jon Fitch, Rick Story and Dong-Hyun […]