A MMAHotStuff source has revealed that Jake Shields' next fight will be against newly signed John Alessio. Rumor is that the fight will take place on the October 4th card in Florida, also featuring Kimbo Slice and Gina Carano.
Shields is coming off a dominating win over Nick Thompson for the EliteXC welterweight championship. Alessio brings a 23-11 record into EliteXC, most recently coming from the WEC's welterweight division.
More to come on this fight!
I would like a Jake Shields - John Alessio matchup. If they put Gina Carano against that Brazilian Cyborg chick, this could easily be the best EliteXC card yet. Although that's not saying too much.
Posted by: Matt D. | August 12, 2008 at 11:29 AM