Best fights of Jake Shields
Over 19 years as a professional, Jake Shields has compiled a 33-11-1 (15) record, including eleven title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Jake Shields defeats Dan Henderson
On April 17, 2010 Jake Shields defended his Strikeforce middleweight title against Dan Henderson. Shields was 31 years old with a record of 24-4-1, and Henderson was 39 with a record of 25-7. Shields was on a 13-fight winning streak and Henderson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Shields won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
2. Jake Shields defeats Jason Miller
On November 7, 2009 Jake Shields fought Jason Miller for the vacant Strikeforce middleweight title. Shields was 30 years old with a record of 23-4-1, and Miller was 28 with a record of 21-6. Shields was on a 12-fight winning streak. Shields won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
3. Jake Shields loses to Georges St-Pierre via unanimous decision
On April 30, 2011 Jake Shields fought Georges St-Pierre for the UFC welterweight title. Shields was 32 years old with a record of 26-4-1, and St-Pierre was 29 with a record of 21-2. Shields was on a 15-fight winning streak and St-Pierre was on a 8-fight winning streak. Shields lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with St-Pierre.
4. Jake Shields submits Robbie Lawler
On June 6, 2009 Jake Shields faced Robbie Lawler in a middleweight bout. Shields was 30 years old with a record of 22-4-1, and Lawler was 27 with a record of 16-4. Shields was on a 11-fight winning streak and Lawler was coming off a win. Shields submitted Robbie Lawler via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
5. Jake Shields submits Nick Thompson
On July 26, 2008 Jake Shields fought Nick Thompson for the vacant EliteXC welterweight title. Shields was 29 years old with a record of 20-4-1, and Thompson was 27 with a record of 36-9-1. Shields was on a 9-fight winning streak and Thompson was on a 12-fight winning streak. Shields submitted Nick Thompson via guillotine choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
6. Jake Shields defeats Yushin Okami
On April 21, 2006 Jake Shields faced Yushin Okami in a welterweight bout. Shields was 27 years old with a record of 13-4-1, and Okami was 24 with a record of 15-2. Shields was on a 2-fight winning streak and Okami was on a 6-fight winning streak. Shields won via majority decision.
7. Jake Shields defeats Demian Maia
On October 9, 2013 Jake Shields faced Demian Maia in a welterweight bout. Shields was 34 years old with a record of 28-6-1, and Maia was 35 with a record of 18-4. Shields was coming off a win and Maia was on a 3-fight winning streak. Shields won via split decision.
8. Jake Shields submits Ryan Ford
On October 11, 2014 Jake Shields faced Ryan Ford in a middleweight bout. Shields was 35 years old with a record of 29-7-1, and Ford was 32 with a record of 22-4. Shields was coming off a loss, while Ford was on a 6-fight winning streak. Shields submitted Ryan Ford via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
9. Jake Shields submits Paul Daley
On October 4, 2008 Jake Shields defended his EliteXC welterweight title against Paul Daley. Shields was 29 years old with a record of 21-4-1, and Daley was 25 with a record of 17-6-2. Shields was on a 10-fight winning streak and Daley was on a 6-fight winning streak. Shields submitted Paul Daley via armbar in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
10. Jake Shields loses to Héctor Lombard via unanimous decision
On March 15, 2014 Jake Shields faced Héctor Lombard in a welterweight bout. Shields was 35 years old with a record of 29-6-1, and Lombard was 36 with a record of 33-4-1. Shields was on a 2-fight winning streak and Lombard was coming off a win. Shields lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Lombard.