UFC 129: Jake Shields "Hunting for Submissions" Against Georges St-Pierre
Posted By Admin on April 27, 2011
Bleacher Reports Nick Caron reports:
With just under a week left before UFC 129, the stage is already being set for the main event featuring the UFC Welterweight Champion, Georges St-Pierre, and challenger Jake Shields.
But with Georges St-Pierre currently listed as a big favorite in Vegas, many fans believe that the champion is already looking past Shields. There have even been strong rumors, including word from UFC President Dana White, that St-Pierre is considering a move to middleweight to fight champion Anderson Silva.
Hes been the reigning champ for a long time, Shields told USA Today. If I was in that situation, I would definitely want to move up. But I plan on ruining that for him.
When asked how he plans on attacking the champion, Shields revealed that he saw some mistakes in what St-Pierre’s previous opponents had done.
“[Josh] Koscheck did take him down early on, but after that, he only took a couple of shots,” he said. “I think he got a little discouraged and his eye was hurt. He kind of didnt push the pressure.
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