Shields vs. Alessio on Sept. 20 not a done deal

Despite reports to the contrary, a EliteXC welterweight title defense by Jake Shields against former UFC and WEC veteran John Alessio to take place on Sept. 20 in Albuquerque, N.M. is not a done deal. FiveOuncesOfPain.com learned of this development after contacting Jack Shields, Shield's father and manager.