Former Strikeforce middleweight champion and recent UFC signee Jake Shields confirms via his Twitter account that he will be formally welcomed to the UFC by none other than top-ranked UFC welterweight Martin Kampmann at UFC 121 in October.  The event takes place in Shields home state of California, which should give him some extra motivation to come out and perform at his best in front of his family and friends in MMA’s biggest organization.  He’s got a very tough test in Kampmann, but considering his impressive victories over Dan Henderson and Robbie Lawler (which took place at a heavier weight), I expect Shields to actually win his UFC debut (Yeah Carlos Condit, I’m looking at you bro!).

So, who are you taking? The Gracie submission fighter with some of the best grappling in the sport, or the Danish striker who also possesses a sick ground arsenal?

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The rumored fight card for UFC 121, which features a main event heavyweight title fight between Brock Lesnar and Cain Velasquez, can be seen after the jump.

UFC 121 Fight Card:

Location: Anaheim, California
Venue: Honda Center
Broadcast: Live on Pay-per-view

• Brock Lesnar vs. Cain Velasquez - For UFC heavyweight championship
• Martin Kampmann vs. Jake Shields
• Court McGee vs. Ryan Jensen
• Sam Stout vs. Paul Taylor