Former Strikeforce middleweight champion, Jake Shields has revealed he’s ready to call UFC headquarters and ask them who they have in mind for him to face next inside the octagon after getting over the disappointment of losing out last time around, explaining his goal of capturing UFC gold is still to be realised. Speaking via the Bleacher Report, Shields said:
“I’m starting to feel that again. I was a little burnt out after the last fight from the long training camp and all of the media. Plus the letdown of losing really had me burnt out for a month afterwards, but two months later, I’m ready to call the UFC and ask who they’ve got for me.”
“It’s not up to me who I fight—I’m willing to fight whoever—so I’m just waiting for the UFC to call me, so I can get back on the winning track. I’ve just got to get back on track. I still want that belt, so I’ve got to go on to win a couple fights and, hopefully, I can get a title shot, again.”
“My goal—even though I fell short last time—is to hold the UFC belt. That’s the most honourable belt that anyone can hold in this sport.”
Shields had his long winning streak which encompassed capturing both EliteXC and Strikeforce gold snapped when he fought UFC welterweight champion, Georges St. Pierre at UFC 129 in April. Can this world class grappler return to winning ways inside the octagon and restart his assent towards the top of the pile? Tell us what you think…By Michael Pepper.
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