WelterweightNOT FIGHTING
Jake Shields
29-7-1
Age
44
Height
6'0"
Weight
171 lbs
Reach
—
Avg Fight Time
12:12
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R3 3R5 1
Last 5
LWLWD
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Summertown, United States
Fight History
LOSS
JE
vs Jake Ellenberger
UFC Fight Night: Shields vs Ellenberger· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Knee to Head In Clinch
R1 0:53
KO/TKOKnee to Head In Clinch·R1 0:53
WIN
DM
vs Demian Maia
UFC Fight Night: Maia vs Shields· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R5 5:00
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
LOSS
HL
vs Hector Lombard
UFC 171: Hendricks vs Lawler· 2014-03-15
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
TW
vs Tyron Woodley
UFC 161: Evans vs Henderson· 2013-06-15
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
NC
EH
vs Ed Herman
UFC 150: Henderson vs Edgar II· 2012-08-11
Overturned
R3 5:00
Overturned·R3 5:00
WIN
YA
vs Yoshihiro Akiyama
UFC 144: Edgar vs Henderson· 2012-02-25
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
GS
vs Georges St-Pierre
UFC 129: St-Pierre vs Shields· 2011-04-30
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
MK
vs Martin Kampmann
UFC 121: Lesnar vs Velasquez· 2010-10-23
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.5/min
Grappling
2.83 TD
Defense
56%
⚖️Jake adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
No finishes recorded (decision specialist)
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: TD/15min (2.8) and Strike Def% (56%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Strikes/Min is below average (29/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (56%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (81% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
36%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
56%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
32% acc71%
Clinch
44% acc21%
Ground
92% acc8%
Striking Differential+0.65/min
2.45 landed/min1.80 absorbed/min
2.45
Landed/Min
1.80
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed598
Sig. Strikes Attempted1653
Key Insights
Jake is active on the ground (31%).
Effective body attack (33%).
Favorable output (1.4:1).
Distance-dominant: 71% of output at range with 32% accuracy.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
30%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
36%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
30%(est)
Landed
47
Defended
108
Total
155
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
2.83
TD / 15min
1.17
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
155
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
20
Landed
162
Attempted
12%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
0%
R2
0%
R3
100%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.83/15min.
TD defense at 36% could be a vulnerability.
Active submission threat (1.17/15min).
Lower TD accuracy (30%).
Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
698
1.49
Ratio
Absorbed
468
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
0/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
45.5
Elite Activity
Strikes/Min
5.4
Standing %
72%
R3 vs R1 Output
81%
Key Insights
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (45.5) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 8 fights
R1 Control
1:06
R2 Control
2:07
R3 Control
1:31
R1 to Final
-9%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+13.9pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+13.9pp
Body
+1.0pp
Leg
-14.8pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+5.3pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
💪 Peak performance in final round
Championship Rounds
Based on 2 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
13.7
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
11.8
sig strikes / round
Output Change
86%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Slight Fade
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights