GracieFighter.com: Shields vs. McKee is off

According to GracieFighter.com, an announced fight between Jake Shields and Antonio McKee scheduled for October 19 is off:

Despite having resigned from the IFL and having signed with a new organization, Antonio McKee found himself in somewhat of a jam when IFL representatives pointed out that his contract was an exclusive one and that they had no intention of allowing him to fight elsewhere. After legal issues were brought up and the threat of an injunction loomed over McKee’s fight with Shields, it became clear to all parties that this fight would not happen.

GracieFighter.com: McKee leaves IFL to fight Shields

According to a press release that’s available on GracieFighter.com, Antonio McKee has reportedly resigned from the IFL in order to fighter Jake Shields at the Cow Palace in San Francisco on October 19.

Antonio Mckee with his undefeated streak in the IFL was given an ultimatum by the IFL when he was approached by an up and coming new promotion for a fight against the well respected and decorated Jake Shields. Making news and headlines, Mckee respectfully resigned from the IFL to take the fight against Shields stating he has something to prove to the entire world that this fight will be the most explosive fight this year at 170 pounds and wants to answer the call to all those who want to see a retooled and redefined McKee aside from his ever potent wrestling game.

This is surprising news considering McKee was slated to compete in the IFL’s first-ever welterweight World Grand Prix this fall. He most recently competed in the IFL semifinals for the Tokyo Sabers against Delson Heleno of the New York Pitbulls on August 2 in East Rutherford, NJ. McKee won via split decision but the Sabers lost and were eliminated from the playoffs.

I’m trying to get comment from the IFL in regard to the situation. I wouldn’t consider a report about McKee’s departure 100% confirmed until the IFL issues a statement.