Yesterday, Leland Roling from Bloody Elbow says (in Strikeforce Preview: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Brett Rogers) What many fans seem to forget is just how amazing Fedor Emelianenko is as a fighter. He's one of the first fighters in history to be equally great at nearly all aspects of mixed martial arts. He can grapple both offensively and defensively with some of the best jiu-jitsu fighters in the world w...

This Week, Leland Roling from Bloody Elbow says (in Strikeforce Preview: Can Jason "Mayhem" Miller vs. Jake Shields Steal the Show?) While many fans would say that Miller is simply a promotional character rather than a real fighter, I'd go against that argument. Miller's entertainment factor is a selling point, but he's one of the hardest fighters to finish in the sport. He has some of the best defensive grappling and pur...

And Leland Roling from Bloody Elbow says (in Strikeforce Challengers IV Preview: Showcasing California's MMA Talent Pool) In heavyweight action, rising star Shane Del Rosario (8-0) will make his debut with Strikeforce after a three-fight stint with M-1 Challenge in which he demolished all opponents inside one round of action. He'll be taking on undefeated heavyweight Brandon Cash (5-0), who has equall...

Last Week, Leland Roling from Bloody Elbow says (in Strikeforce Preview: Can Rameau Sokoudjou Derail Gegard Mousasi's Rise?) In what could turn out to be one of the more lopsided battles on the main card at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers, DREAM Middleweight Grand Prix champion and surging light heavyweight prospect Gegard Mousasi (26-2-1) will battle underachieving former UFC and PRIDE veteran Rameau Thierry...