Penn & Gsp may fare well against Jake Shields, but I don't see a lopsided victory be either guy.
I don't know if I can agree w/ saying Jake's Takedown D isn't very good. He's a ground fighter and gives up alot of takedowns, but passes or sweeps quickly and easily. He's an All-American wrestler, so I'm sure his TDD is up to par, but why stand if you can go to the ground, transition to top position or drop into a position to get a sub?
Jake's biggest weakness is his stand up, and noone is ever gonna compare him w/ the best strikers out there, but even his stand up has improved. And his is no longer a guy that doesn't threaten anyone on the feet.
Shields' skill set is such that he is a threat anytime he steps in the cage.
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