Jake Shields vs Jake Ellenberger in the fall

Ellenberger has big time power and solid offensive wrestling. I presume we'll see how good his takedown defense is

J.Shields

Quote :

"I fight whoever they tell me, but when they asked me (to fight) Ellenberger, my first reaction was I want to fight someone like B.J. or Fitch. But they wanted me to fight Ellenberger and it was a main event. I'm willing to fight whoever they want. I'm not one to say no, especially if it's a main event. So I said, ‘sure, I'll do it.' But I was hoping to fight Fitch on the San Jose card. I didn't ask too many questions. I just asked, ‘you know, what about Fitch?' And they sounded like they were kind of set. Just being in a main event is a big thing. If I were to sit there to complain about that, I'd be an idiot."

A fight between him and Fitch would have been an interesting fight

So is this though

http://www.mmamania.com/2011/8/30/2394026/jake-shields-father-passed-away-today-august-30th-2011-jack-shields
Jake Shields' father passed away today (August 30th, 2011), just over two weeks away from Jake's scheduled bout against Jake Ellenberger at UFC Fight Night 25 on Sept. 17 in New Orleans. Jack Shields was his son's high school wrestling coach, and also served as his manager. No word on whether or not Shields will pull out of his bout against Ellenberger.

That's ashame. I wouldn't have any problems with Jake wanting to drop out.

wow, that sux... my condolences to the fam.