Jake Shields

“I had to pull out of the March 29 fight due to a back injury. I just wanted to apologize to EliteXC, Drew Fickett and of course the fans. Pulling out of this fight is not something I wanted to do, but I’ll be back stronger. It’s just a minor setback and I’ll be taking the title soon. Thanks to to everyone for all of the support.”

– EliteXC welterweight contender Jake Shields — one of the best 170-pound fighters on the planet — shares his thoughts via his MySpace on withdrawing from the vacant title fight with Drew Fickett last Saturday. Fickett went on to beat the replacement — Jae Suk Lim — in pretty dominating fashion. Afterwards, Shields was called to the ring and it was announced that the two would finally get it on for the belt June 14 in Honolulu, Hawaii, at the Blaisdell Arena. EliteXC Lightweight Champion KJ Noons is also set to defend his EliteXC lightweight belt against Yves Edwards that night.

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Comment by ViolentMike
2008-04-04 15:44:18

Shields is going to beat Fickett down and I can’t wait to see it. I really can’t stand Fickett, in and out of the ring.

 
Comment by Bill
2008-04-04 15:46:29

Shields will pull out again…This guy is a joke!…And yes Fickett is useless as well…Two boring fighters…

Bill

 
Comment by ViolentMike
2008-04-04 15:53:19

[quote comment="403958"]Shields will pull out again…This guy is a joke!…And yes Fickett is useless as well…Two boring fighters…

Bill[/quote]

Ummmmmmm, when’s the last time you watched Jake fight? 2005?

 
Comment by roy
2008-04-04 15:55:31

[quote comment="403958"]Shields will pull out again…This guy is a joke!…And yes Fickett is useless as well…Two boring fighters…

Bill[/quote]

what?

 
Comment by DirtyML
2008-04-04 16:02:20

Shields last two or three fights have all been overwhelming and very exciting performances. Please do not bash fighters, it looks petty and childish.

Fickett is not boring at all either, his last fight was great and his post-pre fight antics were entertaining as well.

Fireworks for this one for sure.

I think it’s a great matchup.

 
Comment by kama kaze
2008-04-04 16:12:06

what else can you add to his game (smacktalk or a nickname maybe)? He can throw down(including kicks & footwork), tap MFers out, sick GNP. He’s smart, has no problem killing his opponent, and yet shows respect in the true spirit of martial arts. He’s a $ure bet(despite the odds) and entertaining to watch, ends his fights quickly. Give him Anderson Silva!!… ya heard?!

 
Comment by hector
2008-04-04 16:18:06

wow for a second i thought he said I will be back stronger (as in his back is gonna be strong) lol

 
Comment by kAiNOA PilAGO
2008-04-04 16:58:43

looks lyke a gay porn to me. haha

 
Comment by "Mr. NC-17"
2008-04-04 17:27:10

WOOT WOOT. Drew Fickett.. WOOT WOOT

 
Comment by goreman
2008-04-04 18:02:38

Shields get molested and raped by the predatory massager after the pic.

 
Comment by UFCPreview.com
2008-04-04 23:29:26

Fickett is going to tap Shields out.

Shields is overhyped, he hasn’t fought anyone elite yet. Fickett has a sick ground game and will overpower Shields.

WAR FICKETT!!! Tucson, AZ!

 
Comment by Luppers
2008-04-05 07:30:46

I like the Noons-Edwards fight. Yves has always been one of my favorite lightweights, for the obvious sick boxing and jujitsu talents he has. Only problem is… he has been out of the light for a while, and trains now with atleast one cancer (Guillard.)

 
Comment by UKmmaBOY
2008-04-05 10:40:09

[quote comment="404040"]looks lyke a gay porn to me. haha[/quote]

If you know what gay porn looks like….

 
Comment by chefdaddy
2008-04-05 18:27:20

[quote comment="405295"][quote comment="404040"]looks lyke a gay porn to me. haha[/quote]

If you know what gay porn looks like….[/quote]
LOL, he walked right in to that one.

 
Comment by Willy W
2008-04-06 23:30:33

mania you should do another caption contest with that picture, the face of both of them is gold. lol

 
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