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We caught up with Jake Shields after he'd had a chance for some down time following the Robbie Lawler fight. Amongst other things, we talked about the UFC, GSP, His upbringing and his prospects.
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Would you consider, or have you been approached by, the UFC as it no doubt hosts the rest of the world's top 170lbers?
Yes, I was in talks with them after EliteXC folded but I needed to be free of my contract. We had an attorney working on that and it would have taken some time. So, when Strikeforce came in they promised me good opponents and so far it's working out.
With regards to the top guys over there, how do you feel you would do against the contenders like Fitch or Hughes? Even guys like Kampmann, Swick, Koscheck?
I think I'm ready to fight any of those guys. I think they'd be great fights.
And what about the champion and challenger, GSP and Alves?
Alves is up there with the other guys and GSP is a phenomenal fighter. I think it'd be a war, a great fight for both us and the fans.
This is getting a little old. I don't blame Shields for wanting to fight GSP, guys always want to fight the best fighters, but please. We all know that you would have about the same chance of beating GSP that 95% of the division has, a lucky punch.
It would be a war all right, the Six-day War between Isreal and Egypt. (Hint for you Mr. Sheilds, you are not Isreal in this analogy)
We'll just see what happens in the St-Pierre vs Alves fight. I think St-Pierre should win, but I can't say I'm definate since the first St-Pierre vs Serra fight. Great magazine by the way, very informative and interesting.
If Shields wants to fight GSP so badly, why does he repeatedly sign with organizations where GSP isn't?
What, is he holding out hope GSP will go to Strikeforce or something?
Shields is quite a few notchs better on the ground then any UFC welterweight, GSP included. GSP takes it with ease standing up, Shields takes it with ease on the ground. I would love to see this fight. As far as not signing with the Ufc, i think Strikeforce just made a better deal when Shields was a free agent.
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Believe me Jake Shields may think he wants GSP but he doesnt, he would get destroyed, and josjua if you think Shields is better than any UFC WW on the ground your delusional, GSP would take him down and beat him like a red headed step child, Shields isnt anywere near GSP's level or the last guy with a great ground game he destroyed in BJ Penn's. Id love to see Shields in the UFC to fight guys like Hughes, Kos and Fitch but he isnt ready for GSP and I dont think he ever will be.
You should see how GSP did in ADCC, then compare that with shields. Also, GSP has four wins by sub in MMA. BJ has five and isnt really a welterweight. Shields has ten. The numbers dont lie.
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