Originally Posted by MMAMania

Jake Shields has no interest in wasting time on Joe Riggs


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“I want the big fights from here on out. I think I showed I can fight at both 170 and 185 pounds. Guys are a little bigger then me at middleweight but I’m faster. My jiu-jitsu style is super aggressive…I bring the wrestling mentality of forcing things and making things happen. As far as a fight at 170, I think my fight there would be for a title fight and Joe Riggs is of no concern for me. He’s not even worth my time … I’m really not even giving him the time of day.”

– Jake Shields expressed complete disinterest toward a possible match up against Joe Riggs when speaking at the Strikeforce post-fight press conference. Apparently Shields was not impressed with the “Diesel’s” dominating win over “The New York Bad Ass” Phil Baroni. Shields and Riggs were originally scheduled to fight on the “Lawler vs. Shields” card last night; however, that fight was scrapped in favor of the more marquee fight against Robbie Lawler. Riggs expressed his dissatisfaction with the decision, and after his win over Baroni, Riggs told the crowd he still wants a fight with Shields. If Riggs in not a worthy foe for Shields at 170, it will be interesting to see who Strikeforce pits Shields against, assuming the promotion wants to crown a welterweight champion by the end of the year. As for Riggs, his future options also appear scant … unless, of course, a rematch with Nick Diaz interests both parties. Hmmm ….