jake shields vs dan henderson
Henderson will try to win Shields’ middleweight title in his Strikeforce debut Saturday, April 17 in Nashville, Tenn. [1]
Head one over to our Rumor section for the latest small details on the UFC, StrikeForce and all of MMA. [2]
Dan Henderson recently put weeks of speculation as to who his first opponent would be since signing with Strikeforce to rest, as the former PRIDE champion and UFC veteran is expected to next face off with Jake Shields for the Strikeforce middleweight championship. [3]
Although Dan Henderson announced he would be challenging Jake Shields for his Strikeforce middleweight title last month, Shields finally confirmed yesterday that the scrap is set for sometime and someplace in April. [4]
StrikeForce signed Dan Henderson to compete against their best fighters and it looks like they are not wasting time with the former PRIDE dual champion and UFC veteran. [2]
MMAjunkie.comMayhem MillerA Pakistan NewsJason Mayhem Miller As Jake Shields was interviewed in the cage after his unanimous choice victory over Dan Henderson. [5]
The first fight on that deal comes in Saturday’s middleweight title match against Jake Shields, who would like very much to follow the same blueprint Henderson designed. [6]
I can’t wait to see Hendo slap Shields around. [...] According to a new report on FiveKnuckles.com, recent Strikeforce signee Dan Henderson is in “end stage” negotiations to face Strikeforce middleweight champ Jake Shields at the organization’s next CBS event in April. [7]
Shields has won his past 13 fights, while Henderson won his last three UFC fights before joining Strikeforce. [...] Check here for all the news on Dan Henderson and Jake Shields and their fight and to get live round-by-round updates and results for Strikeforce: Nashville from the undercard and main event. [1]
Adding to the intrigue, UFC President Dana White has already stated an interest in Shields, particularly if he can find a way to beat the former two-time PRIDE champ. [6]
Since his submission loss to Anderson Silva at UFC 82 last March, Henderson has gone 3-0, scoring victories over Rousimar Palhares, Rich Franklin, and Michael Bisping. [7]
Shields took the open 185-pound title by defeating Jason Miller at ‘Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers’ in November, and you can believe there is nothing the organization, more importantly CBS, would like more than to have an All-American title fight pushing the numbers in their second primetime broadcast. [4]
At any rate, it’s a great matchup, and it only makes sense for Strikeforce to put their new star into a title fight right away. [7]
Sources:
[1] Dan Henderson vs. Jake Shields — MMA Fighting
[2] Dan Henderson vs Jake Shields fight possible for April CBS …
[3] Jake Shields vs. Dan Henderson set for Strikeforce | Five …
[4] Jake Shields vs. Dan Henderson Confirmed for Strikeforce in …
[5] Dan Henderson Vs Jake Shields - XTS
[6] Strikeforce Title Fight Breakdown: Dan Henderson vs. Jake …
[7] Dan Henderson vs. Jake Shields Expected for Strikeforce’s …