Strikeforce’s “Overeem vs. Werdum” event has so far received some very diverse reactions. Many people argue over how the main event between Alistair Overeem and Fabricio Werdum went down, with many agreeing that it was a bad fight that proved relatively little for both fighters. But this wasn’t a one-fight show, and we did see several entertaining finishes. 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 “Overeem vs. Werdum”. ...

Welcome back fans and friends, it’s now time for another entry into “A Closer Look”. Today’s continuing series on the upcoming strikeforce “Overeem vs. Werdum” event looks to take a close look at all the scheduled Showtime fights for what should be a jam-packed card. Part 1 of the series is available here, and you can find part 2 here. Now it’s time for Part 3, and the first and only non-Heavyweight bout of this card. In a match-up that will have major championship implications, KJ Noons will be taking on Jorge Masvidal in a fight where the winner gets the next shot at the Strikeforce Lightweight Championship. Let’s get right to it. ...

On April 9, 2011, Strikeforce Welterweight Champion Nick Diaz will defend his belt against arguably his most dangerous challenger yet and perhaps one of the toughest tests Diaz will have yet faced in his career. Standing in Diaz’s way to becoming Strikeforce’s most dominant champion is knockout artist Paul Daley, who has earned the nickname “Semtex” with twenty (T)KO wins. Many are calling for Diaz to win, and as a huge fan of Nick I’m certainly pulling for him. But what happens if he does? Here’s a new entry in my “What If He Wins?” series, focusing on what I think will happen if Nick Diaz beats Paul Daley. ...

One fight back in the promotion, and Jorge Masvidal has now possibly found himself right back into the title hunt at 155-pounds. The American Top Team product was last inside the cage when he bested then undefeated lightweight prospect Billy Evangelista with a dominating decision win just a few weeks ago. The Cuban fighter has stated that he would like to fight on a consistent, rapid basis and he might now get his wish. Originally, Jorge was expected to possibly clash with KJ Noons in Texas this April, however with the recent tragedies in Japan, Masvidal could next fill in for Tatsuya Kawajiri in order to face reigning lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez. ...

Bellator lightweight champion is a force to reckoned with in his weight class. After an illuminated run in Japan, where Alvarez has picked up some of the biggest wins of his career, which includes victories over the likes of former DREAM lightweight champion Joachim Hansen, former Shooto champion Tatsuya Kawajiri and current DEEP lightweight champion Katsunori Kikuno. Not impressed? En route to Bellator gold, he was able to submit all three of his opponents, including the heralded Toby Imada, a Jiu-Jitsu whiz who became an internet sensation with his inverted triangle choke over lightweight notable Jorge Masvidal, which garnered Imada the "Submission of the Year" on several publications, including a trophy award at the 2009 World MMA Awards, hosted by Fighters Only. So when Alvarez, 26, heard word that Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez has called him out on numerous occasions, the Philly fighter didn't take too kindly to it. ...

While Paul Daley's position with Strikeforce has been up in the air for the most part, some citing the British welterweight was signed to a 6-fight deal, others saying he has yet to sign--it look's like the cat is out of the bag now. Not only is Daley officially signed with the organization, but he is set to make his promotional debut in a fight that has fireworks and knockout written all over it. ...

A few days ago I reported that, after a lengthy contract negotiation, strikeforce had pulled the trigger and signed heavy-handed UFC-exile Paul Daley to a multi-fight contract. My overall outlook for Paul Daley in Strikeforce was positive and remains positive. If he’s utilized correctly, Daley could give us some very entertaining fights. And in that regard, here’s what I think would be the best fights Paul Daley could have in Strikeforce. ...

It’s been rumored, it’s been denied, it’s been on our minds for quite some time. And today it’s finally been confirmed: controversial heavy-handed striker and UFC exile Paul Daley is headed to strikeforce, according to both MMAMania and MMAWeekly. It was rumored that Daley had been in serious negotiations with the number 2 MMA promotion in the USA (and the world, for that matter) for months now, and it’s now known that  “Semtex” has signed a six-fight, multi-year contract. ...

Nothing makes up for a disappointing loss to a tough opponent quite like a guaranteed payday for the next year or two. Following a Unanimous Decision loss to feared Welterweight striker and UFC exile Paul Daley at the recent Shark Fights 13 event, Jorge Masvidal recently announced that he had signed a six-fight, two-year contract with the strikeforce promotion, which as a MMA promotion is second only to the juggernaut that is the UFC. Masvidal also commented on the fight with Daley, and had some less-than-kind words for his opponent. ...

Today marks a pivotal turning point in the surging Shark Fights promotion, as weigh-ins were held to make their upcoming Pay-Per-View card “Shark Fights 13” official. Featuring a main event between Keith Jardine and Trevor Prangley, Shark Fights 13 looks to be a solid card admittedly filled with a majority of ex-UFC stars. However, they're some pretty intriguing fights for what they’re worth, and the only problem that arose during the weigh-ins was that Paul Daley once again missed the mark. ...

Former UFC welterweight contender turned outcast, Paul Daley is taking the fight to UFC head honcho Dana White. The enigmatic welterweight, who was released from his UFC contract following a post-fight punch against opponent Josh Koscheck at UFC 113 in May, has taken to the forums speaking out against White--who has stated on several occasions that no matter what happens Daley will not return to the UFC, ever. ...

Former top UFC lightweight contender Yves Edwards, is finally back with the UFC...it's about time. While most would indicate that Edwards is either past his prime, or not caught up with the present botch of talent that exists in the lightweight ranks nowadays, Edwards is exciting and an old-school commodity. ...

American Top Team lightweight "Gamebred" Jorge Masvidal (15-3-0) has signed to fight in Bellator Fighting Championships' 2009 tournaments. He joins Fighters.com's third-ranked lightweight Eddie Alvarez (13-1) in Bellator's 155-pound division. Bellator's fight cards will feature eight-man tournaments at featherweight, lightweight, welterweight and middleweight.  Special non-tournament fights will also be featured. In order to make the finals during the 12-event season, a fighter must win three bouts within a three-month period. The upstart MMA organization will air twelve events on ESPN's Spanish-language station, Deportes beginning in April 2009. ...

World Victory Road has officially added their Middleweight Grand Prix to Sengoku 6, taking place 1 November in Saitama, Japan. The winner of the tournament will face Fighters.com’s ninth-ranked middleweight “Grabaka Hitman” Kazuo Misaki (20-8-2) for the first-ever middleweight belt 4 January in Saitama at Sengoku 7. Kazuhiro Nakamura (12-8) will face Yuki Sasaki (22-14-1), and Jorge Santiago (18-7) will face “Afghan Killa” Siyar Bahadurzada (14-3-1). The event already features a lightweight tournament to determine an opponent for Fighters.com’s second-ranked lightweight “Fireball Kid” Takanori Gomi (29-3) at Sengoku 7 for the title. The bouts remaining in the lightweight tournament are Satoru Kitaoka (21-8-9) versus sixth-ranked Eiji Mitsuoka (14-5-2), and Kazunori Yokota (7-1-3) versus Mizuto Hirota (10-2). WVR also announced that Fighters.com’s Fighter of the Month “King Mo” Muhammed Lawal (1-0) will fight, although an opponent has not yet been determined. “GameBred” Jorge Masvidal (14-3) versus Seung Hwan Bang (5-2) is also official. Joe Doerksen (40-12) revealed through MySpace Tuesday that he has agreed to fight Izuru Takeuchi (25-9-6). ...

Fighters.com checked-in with "GameBred" Jorge Masvidal (14-3) after he quickly dispatched former IFL Lightweight Champion "Lion" Ryan Schultz (20-11-1) in Tokyo Sunday. Fighters.com: You took care of Schultz in under two minutes.  How much of that was blowing off steam from the loss to Rodrigo Damm (8-2) in Saitama, north of Tokyo, 8 June? Jorge Masvidal: First of all, I never lost to Rodrigo Damm.  Anyone who looks at the fight will agree with me.  The only steam I was blowing off was towards the referee who called my last fight!