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Jake ShieldsWW
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Jake Shields

United StatesUnited StatesAge 47Cesar Gracie Fight TeamPFL
33
Wins
11
Losses
1
Draws · 1 NC
45%
Finish Rate
3
KO / TKO
12
Submissions
1999
Pro Debut

Biography

Jake Shields is an American political activist, podcaster, and former mixed martial artist. Shields was the last Rumble on the Rock Welterweight Champion, the only Elite XC Welterweight Champion, a former Shooto Welterweight Champion and former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion. He notably held a 15-fight winning streak for six years, which was carried over to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), unitil it was broken in a loss to Georges St. Pierre in a UFC Welterweight Championship fight. He described his style as "American Jiu-Jitsu".

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy36%
Takedown accuracy30%

2.45

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

1.8

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

2.83

/ 15 min

Takedowns

1.17

avg

Submissions

0

avg

Knockdowns

UFC debut Oct. 23, 2010Born Summertown, United States

How He Wins

KO / TKO3
Decision9
Submission12

Finish Rate

45%
15 of 33
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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L

Mixed Martial Arts46 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossUnited StatesRay Cooper IIIH2HTKO (punches)R1PFL 10Oct 20, 2018
WinUnited StatesHerman TerradoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3PFL 6Aug 16, 2018
LossUnited StatesRay Cooper IIIH2HTKO (punches)R2PFL 3Jul 5, 2018
WinUnited StatesDanny Davis Jr.H2HDecision (unanimous)R3PFL: EverettJul 29, 2017
LossUnited StatesJon FitchH2HDecision (unanimous)R5WSOF 34Dec 31, 2016
LossBrazilRousimar PalharesH2HSubmission (kimura)R3WSOF 22Aug 1, 2015
WinUnited StatesBrian FosterH2HSubmission (neck crank)R1WSOF 17Jan 17, 2015
WinCanadaRyan FordH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1WSOF 14Oct 11, 2014
LossCubaHéctor LombardH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 171Mar 15, 2014
WinBrazilDemian MaiaH2HDecision (split)R5UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. ShieldsOct 9, 2013
WinUnited StatesTyron WoodleyH2HDecision (split)R3UFC 161Jun 15, 2013
NCUnited StatesEd HermanH2HNC (overturned)R3UFC 150Aug 11, 2012
WinJapanYoshihiro AkiyamaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 144Feb 26, 2012
LossUnited StatesJake EllenbergerH2HTKO (knee and punches)R1UFC Fight Night: Shields vs. EllenbergerSep 17, 2011
LossCanadaGeorges St-PierreH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UFC 129Apr 30, 2011
WinDenmarkMartin KampmannH2HDecision (split)R3UFC 121Oct 23, 2010
WinUnited StatesDan HendersonH2HDecision (unanimous)R5Strikeforce: NashvilleApr 17, 2010
WinUnited StatesJason MillerH2HDecision (unanimous)R5Strikeforce: Fedor vs. RogersNov 7, 2009
WinUnited StatesRobbie LawlerH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1Strikeforce: Lawler vs. ShieldsJun 6, 2009
WinEnglandPaul DaleyH2HSubmission (armbar)R2EliteXC: HeatOct 4, 2008
WinUnited StatesNick ThompsonH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1EliteXC: Unfinished BusinessJul 26, 2008
WinUnited StatesMike PyleH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1EliteXC: RenegadeNov 10, 2007
WinUnited StatesRenato VerissimoH2HTKO (punches and elbows)R1EliteXC: UprisingSep 15, 2007
WinIsraelIdo ParienteH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Dynamite!! USAJun 2, 2007
WinUnited StatesRay SteinbeissH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1Bodog Fight: Costa Rica CombatFeb 18, 2007
WinUnited StatesSteve BergerH2HTKO (punches)R2FCP: Malice at Cow PalaceSep 9, 2006
WinUnited StatesCarlos ConditH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Rumble on the Rock 9Apr 21, 2006
WinJapanYushin OkamiH2HDecision (majority)R3Rumble on the Rock 9Apr 21, 2006
WinUnited StatesDave MenneH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Rumble on the Rock 8Jan 20, 2006
WinUnited StatesToby ImadaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Kage KombatNov 12, 2005
LossJapanAkira KikuchiH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Shooto: Year End Show 2004Dec 14, 2004
WinRay Cooper Jr.Submission (rear-naked choke)R1Shooto Hawaii: Soljah Fight NightJul 9, 2004
DrawJapanKazuo MisakiH2HDrawR3Pancrase - Hybrid 10Nov 30, 2003
WinJapanAkira KikuchiH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Shooto - 8/10 in Yokohama Cultural GymnasiumAug 10, 2003
WinBrazilMilton VieiraH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Shooto: Midwest FightingMay 21, 2003
WinJapanHayato SakuraiH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Shooto: Year End Show 2002Dec 14, 2002
LossRay Cooper Jr.Decision (majority)R3Warriors Quest 6: Best of the BestAug 3, 2002
WinUnited StatesRobert FergusonH2HDecision (unanimous)R2GC 7: Casualties of WarNov 4, 2001
WinUnited StatesJeremy JacksonH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1GC 6: Caged BeastsSep 9, 2001
WinUnited StatesTracy HessH2HDecision (unanimous)R2GC 3: Showdown at SobobaApr 7, 2001
WinUnited StatesRandy VelardeH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2GC 2: Collision at ColusaFeb 18, 2001
LossUnited StatesPhillip MillerH2HDecision (unanimous)R2IFC: Warriors Challenge 9Jul 18, 2000
WinUnited StatesShannon RitchH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R1Best of the BestMay 4, 2000
LossUnited StatesMarty ArmendarezH2HTKO (punches)R1IFC: Warriors Challenge 6Mar 25, 2000
WinUnited StatesBrian WarrenH2HDecision (unanimous)R1CFF: The Cobra Challenge 1999Dec 11, 1999
WinPaul HarrisonH2HTKO (punches)R1CFF: The Cobra Qualifier 1999Oct 23, 1999

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.