Hendo vs Shields Being Finalized For April CBS Event

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Newly signed Strikeforce superstar Dan Henderson ([Only registered and activated users can see links]) is in "end stage" negotiations to face Strikeforce middleweight champion Jake Shields ([Only registered and activated users can see links]) at the organizations next CBS event in April. FiveKnuckles.com learned of the impending match-up from sources close to the organization, and though bout agreements have yet to be signed, the fight is in the process of being finalized according to multiple official sources.
Henderson (25-7) is coming off of three-straight wins over Rousimar Palhares ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), Rich Franklin ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), and Michael Bisping ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), respectively, to close out his recent UFC stint. He leaves the organization as one of its top middleweight contenders and gave champion Anderson Silva ([Only registered and activated users can see links]) one of his biggest challenges when the two met at UFC 82 back in March of 2008.
A true legend of the sport, Henderson is the only fighter to simultaneously hold two titles in two separate weight classes for a major organization (Pride). After Pride's demise, he was picked up by the UFC where he battled UFC champions Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (light-heavyweight) and Anderson Silva ([Only registered and activated users can see links]) (middleweight) to two straight losses before rebounding, as mentioned, to win his next three outings.
He'll jump right into the fire with Strikeforce against Shields for the organizations' middleweight championship title.
Shields (24-4-1) hasn't lost a fight in over five years, producing 13-straight wins over that span. The Cesar Gracie product was forced to move up to middleweight from welterweight due to a lack of quality competition and was tossed directly into the fray against top-5 middleweight Robbie Lawler ([Only registered and activated users can see links]) in his middleweight debut in June of this year.
He quickly dispatched of the much larger Lawler via guillotine choke in the very first round of their five-round scheduled contest to earn Strikeforce's middleweight title. He then defended that title last month against the highly regarded Jason "Mayhem" Miller at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers ([Only registered and activated users can see links]).
Strikeforce's upcoming April event is set to be its second on CBS. The first was headlined by Fedor Emelianenko ([Only registered and activated users can see links]) vs. Brett Rogers ([Only registered and activated users can see links]) which drew 5.46 million viewers, landing the fight among the top-10 most watched MMA contests in history.
Emelianenko is also scheduled to anchor the April card as well, though an opponent for that match up has yet to be named.

[québecwarrior]

This is like the worst matchup for SHields...
poor him.
he will get brutally knocked out

[jimmie]

Yet another thing for Hendo to add to his list of accomplishments. Strikeforce Middleweight Champion :happy

[One Punch KO]

Can't see Shields winning this, he isn't half the fighter at 185lbs.

[196osh]

Sheilds grappling is top notch, but he is not going to be able to take Hendo down and he is going to get knocked out.

[Polymath]

not going to be able to take Hendo down and he is going to get knocked out.

Doesn't even matter, Hendo will maul him on the ground. He can't win.

[jimmie]

I see this ending similar to Renzo vs Henderson.

[IntentionalButt]

So, winner of this (Hendo) vs. Saturday's winner (Le) in late 2010? :boner

[jimmie]

So, Hendo vs. Le in late 2010? :boner

Henderson vs Le or Mousasi equals a massive 12 inch bonnar that im usually not capable of.

[196osh]

Doesn't even matter, Hendo will maul him on the ground. He can't win.

Nah, Sheilds has very very good grappling. I doubt he would get mauled on the ground at all.

[Polymath]

Nah, Sheilds has very very good grappling. I doubt he would get mauled on the ground at all.

I suggest you watch some Henderson fights :good

[Polymath]

Henderson vs Le or Mousasi equals a massive 12 inch bonnar that im usually not capable of.

:rofl

Straight to 205 to beat Mousasi. I see that as another relatively easy fight for Hendo, but its still exciting.

[196osh]

I suggest you watch some Henderson fights :good

Ive watched one or two.:smooch

[rekcutnevets]

I think Shields is too small for Henderson. Shields' only chance is on the ground, and it is slim there. Shields' stand-up sucks, and he'll get ko'd quickly if he remains at long range. I have a hard time seeing Shields putting Henderson on his back, no matter how relentless he is with that single.

Shields has to initiate the clinch quickly to avoid the ko, and perhaps pull guard and hope Henderson complies. I see little hope for Shields if he is successful doing that. If the fight stays on the ground, Henderson will be scoring points with strikes. If Henderson is not landing strikes, odds are there will be a forced stand-up. I don't think Shields will have time to wear Dan out even if his defense from his back holds up.

I really can't see this fight going long.

[Polymath]

I think what some you newer guys don't realize is that Hendo is a wrestler by trade. He has fought the Nogs ffs. He might be the best wrestler in the sport, after Lindland maybe. He is recently known for KO wins but his base is his Greco. If you think a little Jiu Jitsu guy like Shields poses a threat to Hendo you frankly need your head tested.

Not that Shields isnt a worthy fighter, he is. He's just in a style matchup here where he has very little with which to hurt his opponent.

[196osh]

If you think a little Jiu Jitsu guy like Shields poses a threat to Hendo you frankly need your head tested.




Big jump from mauling to posing a threat, eh?

[Polymath]

Big jump from mauling to posing a threat, eh?

Youre confusing the names buddy :lol:

Hendo mauls Shields on the ground. Shields doesn't pose much of athreat to Dan.


Which again, doesn't detract from Shields as a fighter - he's just against a much stronger man with a skillset that completely negates his.

[196osh]

Sheilds would not get mauled on the ground at all. Hell Sheilds controled Miller almost, not as well but almost as well as Jacare, did.

If you think Sheilds is going to get mauled you should watch more of his fights. :good

[Polymath]

Sheilds would not get mauled on the ground at all. Hell Sheilds controled Miller almost

Yep 'almost controlling Jason Miller' is such a good indication of how he would do against Dan Henderson :rofl

[196osh]

Yep 'almost controlling Jason Miller' is such a good indication of how he would do against Dan Henderson :rofl

Your just not getting it.

Don't see why its hard. Sheilds has proven himself enough on the ground for me to feel more than confortable saying that he would not get "mauled", didn't say he would win or get the better of Henderson on the ground.

Hell I never even said Henderson would not beat Sheilds on the ground. But Sheilds will not get mauled. Henderson is not some machine he is a straight forward guy, good power in his hands and a extemly good wrestler. Jump off his nuts.

[Polymath]

Your just not getting it.


:rofl

Dude, just stfu. You sound like such an 'MMA Math' type of n00b in this thread.

[sugarngold]

Hope Jake enjoyed being champ while it lasted.

[196osh]

:rofl

Dude, just stfu. You sound like such an 'MMA Math' type of n00b in this thread.

Whatever sunshine.

You need to actually provide some sort of argument other than just being a dick, and jumping all over Dan's balls, like you always do.

Read comprehend:

Hendo wins anywhere.
Sheilds gets KTFO on his feet.
Sheilds is adept enough not to get "mauled" on the ground. Hendo is also better on the ground than him and would win there.

[ufoalf]

Shields is as much a threat to Hendo as Sanchez to BJ Penn...

[Grievesy]

Don't like Shields chances in this one. Wherever it goes he will very likely be at a disadvantage. His only chance is a submission and that's slim. Only the very best sub Hendo.

Hendo by KO.

[Beebs]

Shields wouldn't get mauled on the ground, slowly grinder out, but not mauled.

The fight will probably look like Hendo vs Toquinho Palhares; Hendo stopping the takedowns and fighting smart.

The difference is shields isn't as strong, doesn't have as good of takedowns as Toquinho, and his submissions aren't as quick. As long as Hendo fights smart he should handle it pretty well.