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Strikeforce’s “Fedor vs. Henderson” event was filled with stars, all of whom put on interesting, sometimes unexpected performances. But which stars shined brightest, and what moments will fans be talking about in the following weeks? Here’s my take on the matter: my top 5 best moments of Strikeforce “Fedor vs. Henderson”. ...

Strikeforce’s “Fedor vs. Henderson” event was an interesting show with a series of outcomes that will likely change the face of Strikeforce forever. Now once again it’s time to ask: what’s next? What does the future hold after Fedor Emelianenko lost for the third straight time? Here’s my answer to just that: a new edition of my “What’s Next for the Winners and Losers” series of articles, now featuring Strikeforce “Fedor vs. Henderson”. ...

Well, fans and friends, it’s come to this. After five interesting fights filled with stars, Strikeforce’s “Fedor vs. Henderson” event is in the history books. Championships were decided, and championship contenders were also determined. And in the main event, legends clashed in one of the best one-round fights in recent memory. It would end with Fedor Emelianenko on the receiving end of Dan Henderson’s killer right hook, which would crack the stoic Russian’s chin for the first time in forever and ultimately give Emelianenko the third straight loss in three fights, all of which were stoppages. Here are the full results as well as some early commentary on “Fedor vs. Henderson”. ...

In just a few hours from now, Strikeforce will hold its highly-anticipated “Fedor vs. Henderson” event, featuring a legendary match-up between legends Dan Henderson and Fedor Emelianenko. Also, Marloes Coenen defends her Strikeforce Women’s Welterweight Championship against Meisha Tate. Still, some fans may be asking themselves: what are the best reasons to check out this card? Here’s my answer to just that: 5 reasons to watch “Fedor vs. Henderson”. ...

We’re now only a few hours away from Strikeforce’s “Fedor vs. Henderson” event. In the main event, legends collide as Fedor Emelianenko takes on current Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion Dan Henderson. The co-main event will also be an interesting match-up, as Marloes Coenen faces Meisha Tate for the Strikeforce Women’s Welterweight Championship. As is customary, here is my official “picks and predictions” post (covering who I think will win and why), now featuring “Fedor vs. Henderson”. ...

If you didn’t believe it before, you better believe it now: Strikeforce is officially on its deathbed. When it was announced that Strikeforce had decided to remove its Heavyweight Champion, Alistair Overeem, from their World Heavyweight Grand Prix, many fans and insiders pointed to Overeem’s departure as a strong indicator that Zuffa had no plans for Strikeforce after its deal with Showtime ran out. We now have an even stronger indicator: Strikeforce has now released Alistair Overeem altogether. ...

And now, my special two-day four-part pair of “5 Reasons Why” double-articles concludes. I’ve examined why the upcoming match-up between Fedor Emelianenko both is and isn’t a “freak show” fight. I’ve also given my thoughts on why Fedor could beat Henderson. Now it’s time to wrap it all up with the five reasons why Dan Henderson could beat Fedor Emelianenko. Let’s do this. ...

My special two-day four-part “5 Reasons Why” posts continue into their second and final day right on the eve of Strikeforce: “Fedor vs. Henderson”. Yesterday, I examined why this fight could be perceived as a “freak show” fight and also why Fedor Emelianenko could beat Dan Henderson. Today, I’ll be covering the reverse of both those topics. To start, here are five reasons why Fedor/Henderson isn’t a “freak show” fight. ...

Every Friday, Fighters.com will present the “Fighters Friday News And Notes”, compiling several of the top stories from around the internet. Here are all of the best stories from this week of MMA coverage. ...

Hello once more fans and friends and welcome to the latest edition of “Crash Course”. “Crash Course” is a series of articles designed to give readers a quick rundown on all the relevant information they need to know heading into an upcoming major MMA event. Everything from why you should watch, what you should expect in the co-main and main event, and even where and when you can find it on TV is all covered in detail. So let’s get right to it with today’s edition, featuring Strikeforce’s “Fedor vs. Henderson”. ...

In unfamiliar territory, Martin Kampmann is playing the waiting game. The Dane was originally scheduled to return to action last June when he was originally pitted against John Howard in a welterweight bout for "UFC on Versus 4", though Martin subsequently suffered a knee injury which forced his removal from the bout. It's the same knee that forced him out of an originally scheduled middleweight bout with Rich Franklin at UFC 72 back in 2007--an opportunity of a lifetime that was cost due to the withered conditions of a knee that has seen the cutting board on three separate occasions. Now, Kampmann is left with the memory of his last outing, a controversial decision loss to "The Ultimate Fighter" season one winner, Diego Sanchez. The two met back in March, and while Martin displayed an impressive blend of striking and effective takedown defense, it wasn't enough to sway the judges in his favor. ...

The emotions run the gamut: love, hate, anger, joy, and everything in-between. No matter who you are, you’ve probably got an opinion on Fedor Emelianenko vs. Dan Henderson. That fight and an entire Strikeforce event booked around it is only a few days away, and as we get closer and closer, more and more people are giving their last predictions on this fight. And me? I’ll do my part: here’s the first of a two-day two-part “5 Reasons Why” that looks at why Fedor Emelianenko could beat Dan Henderson and vice-versa. Starting us off today are the five reasons why “The Last Emperor” could beat the current Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion. ...

No matter who you are, you probably have a strong opinion on the upcoming main event of Strikeforce’s “Fedor vs. Henderson” card. MMA legend and pioneer Fedor Emelianenko steps into the cage against fellow legend Dan Henderson, who just so happens to be the current Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion. Is this a “freak show” fight or a tough battle between two warriors? Is Fedor Emelianenko fighting a “best in the world” fighter or a glorified Middleweight? And who’s going to win this one? Here’s my attempt to answer just that: a pair of “5 Reasons Why” pairings that will examine why Fedor/Henderson both is and isn’t a “freak show fight”, and “5 Reasons Why” Fedor could beat Henderson and Henderson could beat Fedor. I’ll start off by giving the cynics their due: these are the five biggest reasons why some are calling this fight a “freak show” encounter. ...

It’s now time, fans and friends. After two straight days of coverage, “A Closer Look At strikeforce: “Fedor vs. Henderson” enters its third and final day with its sixth and last entry. I’ve taken the time to talk about all the major fights and why you shouldn’t miss them, and why “Fedor vs. Henderson” in general is shaping up to be one of Strikeforce’s best events for the year. Part 1 of the series is available here, part 2 is here, part 3 is here, part 4 can be seen right here, and part 5 is here. Now it’s time to take a look at the fight we’ve all been waiting for: the main event “clash of the titans” that pits Fedor Emelianenko against Dan Henderson. Here are all the details. ...

“A Closer Look At strikeforce: ‘Fedor vs. Henderson’” concludes its second day with a massive championship co-main event. My special series “A Closer Look” is designed to let readers know everything they need to know in order to both understand and get hyped up about the latest MMA super-card. This edition of “A Closer Look” has been focused on Strikeforce’s upcoming July 30 event. Part 1 of the series is available here, part 2 is here, part 3 is here, and part 4 can be seen right here. Now it’s time to focus on the Marloes Coenen/Meisha Tate fight that sees Coenen’s Women’s Welterweight Championship on the line. ...

“A Closer Look At strikeforce: ‘Fedor vs. Henderson’” continues into its second day with more in-depth coverage of Strikeforce’s upcoming can’t-miss attraction. Part 1 of the series is available here, while part 2 is here and part 3 is here. After focusing on the two key Welterweight fights of the “Fedor vs. Henderson” main card, it’s now time to give attention to a very interesting Middleweight match-up, which will more than likely be a “contender eliminator” fight. It’s Tim Kennedy vs. Robbie Lawler, and this is “A Closer Look At Strikeforce: ‘Fedor vs. Henderson’”. ...

This entry into “A Closer Look At strikeforce: ‘Fedor vs. Henderson’” kicks off the second day of my very in-depth look at Strikeforce’s upcoming mega-event. Part 1 saw me examine the preliminary fights, it’s available here. Part two featured a very interesting match-up between Scott Smith and Tarec Saffiedine that gets both men at a pivotal moment of their careers. It can be viewed here. And now it’s time for another match-up that has far-reaching consequences, especially considering that Nick Diaz recently vacated his Strikeforce Welterweight Championship. Let’s dive right into Paul Daley vs. Tyron Woodley. ...

Hello again fans and friends, it’s now time for the second part of my planned six-part series “A Closer Look At strikeforce: ‘Fedor vs. Henderson’”. The first part of the series featured a quick rundown of all the preliminary fights scheduled for this event. Now it’s time to focus on the meat of this event: the five-fight main card that will be televised live on Showtime. First up, we’ve got a battle of fierce Welterweights as Scott Smith takes on Tarec Saffiedine. This is “A Closer Look At Fedor vs. Henderson” Part 2. ...

Hello once more fans and friends and welcome to another edition of my special series “A Closer Look”. Whenever there’s a really big MMA event about to happen, I like to take the time to examine each and every main card fight in-depth in order to fully give my thoughts on the latest mega-card. And it doesn’t get much more “mega” than Strikeforce’s upcoming “Fedor vs. Henderson” event. It’s an event so big that even the undercard is filled with stars, which is traditionally only something the UFC has been able to boast lately. So let’s dive right in with the first in a six-part series: this is “A Closer Look At Fedor vs. Henderson”, and these are the can’t-miss prelims. ...

It’s always interesting when a professional sports athlete or organization hosts an event to raise awareness for a charity or cause. The chief example in MMA is the UFC’s “Fight For The Troops” events, which have helped raise large sums of money for the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. But, and this makes me a very proud MMA fan to say this, many MMA fighters are taking it upon themselves to personally hold events to raise awareness. Take, for instance, Sam Stout, who recently gave an interview to promote his anti-bullying and anti-domestic violence campaign. ...

Jon Fitch is normally not an angry man. For the most part, he flies under the radar. Perhaps that’s why it took him so long to get a championship opportunity against Georges St. Pierre, and why it’s taken him so long to get another one. In a new interview, it appears that the long waits and the lack of appreciation may have finally driven Fitch over the edge. Here are all the details. ...

And once again it’s time for a “Best Performance of the Night” award, fans and friends. MMA fans were given a bit of a treat last week with Strikeforce on Friday and Bellator on Saturday. Both events were solid, with several interesting finishes. At Bellator 47, it would be the other fights that would end up impressing me the most rather than the semi-final “Summer Series” fights that I was eagerly anticipating. And the man that impressed me the most was Neil Grove, who battled back from the brink to score a brilliant TKO victory. Here’s why that performance deserves this award. ...

It’s that time once again, fans and friends. Another major MMA event has come and gone, and it’s time for my unofficial “Best Performance of the Night” award. For Strikeforce’s “Challengers 17” event, the competition for “BPOTN” was pretty stiff. You had Sarah Kaufman beating a very game Liz Carmouche in addition to Bobby Voelker dramatically stopping Roger Bowling. But one man gave a performance so dominant you had to wonder not only what his opponent was thinkin stepping into the cage against him, but also why the promotion insists on continuing to put the man on “Challengers” cards. Here’s why Ovince St. Preux’s heinous beatdown on Joe Cason took home “Best Performance of the Night”. ...

Bellator 47 was a solid event through and through, with several entertaining finishes and a few hard-fought wars of attrition. The finals of the Bellator “Summer Series” Featherweight tournament were decided at Bellator 47, and several other fighters shined in non-tournament bouts. But which stars shined brightest, and what moments will fans be talking about in the following weeks? Here’s my take on the matter: my top 5 best moments of Bellator 47. ...

Overall, Bellator 47 was a solid event in the promotion’s budding relationship with the MTV2 network. Now once again it’s time to ask: what’s next? What does the future hold after both Marlon Sandro and Pat Curran punched their ticket to the finals of the “Summer Series” Featherweight Tournament? Here’s my answer to just that: a new edition of my “What’s Next for the Winners and Losers” series of articles, now featuring Bellator 47. ...

The Bellator Fighting Championships promotion returned from a one-month hiatus yesterday with its “Bellator 47” event, featuring both semi-final fights in their “Summer Series” Featherweight Tournament. Unfortunately, both of those fights felt a little flat and frankly failed to live up to expectations. However, the good news is that Bellator 47 saw some pretty crazy finishes in the lead-up to those two fights. Here are the full results as well as some early commentary on Bellator 47. ...

Strikeforce’s “Challengers 17” event saw several interesting finishes, and several entertaining wars of attrition. From Ovince St. Preux dominating once again to Bobby Voelker dramatically stopping Roger Bowling, “Challengers 17” had a host of quality moments. But which stars shined brightest, and what moments will fans be talking about in the following weeks? Here’s my take on the matter: my top 5 best moments of Strikeforce “Challengers 17”. ...

Although not the best “Challengers” event ever, Strikeforce’s “Challengers 17” was a good card. Every fight was entertaining, although a few started out slow, and we did get some fun finishes. Now once again it’s time to ask: what’s next? What does the future hold after Ovince St. Preux dominated once again, and after Bobby Voelker put the stamp on his trilogy of fights with Roger Bowling with a dramatic TKO? Here’s my answer to just that: a new edition of my “What’s Next for the Winners and Losers” series of articles, now featuring Strikeforce “Challengers 17”. ...

Recently, strikeforce held the seventeenth edition of its “Challengers” series of shows. It was an event highlighted by an intense women’s showdown, the return of rising star Ovince St. Preux, and the final fight in a trilogy of fights that pitted Roger Bowling against Bobby Voelker. Although it wasn’t the most exciting “Challengers” event I’ve ever seen, it was definitely a solid night of fights. Here are the full results as well as some early commentary on Strikeforce “Challengers 17”. ...

We’re now only a days away from Bellator 47, which takes place during this weekend’s miniature “Perfect Storm” that sees Strikeforce on Friday and Bellator on Saturday. This event sees both semi-final fights of Bellator’s current Featherweight Tournament, featuring four of the best Featherweights in Bellator. As is customary, here is my official “picks and predictions” post (covering who I think will win and why), now featuring Bellator 47. ...