Strikeforce Isn't Messin Around

One of my major complaints with EliteXC was they purposely avoided putting their best fighters in the cage together. It was like they took the "Kimbo Doctrine" and applied it to everyone in an effort to keep the biggest names from losing a fight.

In MMA everyone loses at some point. It's foolish, and a waste of time, to protect fighters from a loss. Many times a loss helps someone turn a corner. 

Such is the case of Georges St-Pierre. When he lost to Matt Hughes, he rededicated himself and came back a much better fighter. We wouldn't have the current ridiculous version of GSP without that loss.

Strikeforce has thrown out the "Kimbo Doctrine". Their best fighters are going to face quality competition. The latest news is the second event in May will feature Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante vs Renato "Babalu" Sobral for the Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Title.

Nothing has been signed yet, but I don't see Babalu pulling a KJ Noons and ducking the fight. With Affliction out of action until the summer, he needs a fight.

The event is likely to be headlined by Robbie Lawler, and could see the Strikeforce debut of Gina Carano—sounds good to me.

It was hoped Carano would be in action at the April event; either against Cyborg Santos or someone else. It appears they've hit a snag.

Personally, I don't think Santos or Carano need another fight before they meet. This one has been built up for way too long. Schedule the fight for May and make it the main event—yes, the main event.

I believe it could have a Griffin/Bonnar-like influence on the sport. People need to see the fight and understand it's importance. Placing it last on the card will do that. It's not like it would be a hard sell.