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Jake Shields

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Key facts

name Jake Shields[1]
birth date January 9, 1979[1]
nationality American[1]
division Welterweight[2]
UFC octagon debut Oct. 23, 2010[3]
last UFC fight Mar. 15, 2014[3]

Jake Shields is an American mixed martial artist born on January 9, 1979.

Context

Jake Shields is a former mixed martial artist who competed in the UFC welterweight division. He was born on January 9, 1979, and is an American national. Shields made his UFC octagon debut on October 23, 2010, and his last UFC fight was on March 15, 2014. He is also known for his achievements in Strikeforce and other organizations, holding multiple championships. Shields is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and his fighting style is based on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Wrestling. His professional MMA record stands at 33-11-1, with 1 no contest. [1][2][3][4]

Documented claims

  • Jake Shields competed in the UFC welterweight division and also fought for Strikeforce and World Series of Fighting/Professional Fighters League. [2]
  • He held the Strikeforce Middleweight Championship, Shooto Middleweight Championship, Rumble on the Rock Welterweight Tournament, and Elite XC Welterweight Championship. [4]
  • Shields has a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and his fighting style is based on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Wrestling. [4]
  • His professional MMA record is 33-11-1, with 1 no contest. [3]

Questions and answers

What happened to Jake Shields?

Jake Shields retired from professional MMA fighting. His last UFC fight was on March 15, 2014. [3]

Why did Jake Shields leave the UFC?

Jake Shields left the UFC after his last fight on March 15, 2014. The reasons for his departure are not specified in the sources. [3]

Was Jake Shields an UFC champion?

No, Jake Shields was not a UFC champion. He competed in the UFC welterweight division but did not win a UFC title. [2]

Sources

  1. Jake Shields MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography — sherdog.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Jake Shields - Biography — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Jake Shields - MMA Fighter Profile, Record, Ranking — fightmatrix.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Jake Shields - Age, Bio, Family — famousbirthdays.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People