This should be a good event, even with no Fedor on the card they've managed to turn this into a good night of fights. Strikeforce has a chance to capitalise on what some fans thought was a dissapointing PPV last week for the UFC in Abu Dhabi.
Aoki vs. Melendez
Very tough to call. Aoki is the man in Japan but Melendez is one tough SOB. Melendez certainly has the upper hand in striking and if he can keep Aoki at a distance he has a very good chance at defending his title. Melendez also has his wrestling but in my opinion as soon as this hits the ground Aoki will grab onto him and not let go until Melendez is tapping to some kind of sub.
I think Aoki is going to rush in and try for the takedown straight away, and as long as he doesn't get caught on the feet I think he'll get it and win. Aoki to be the new Strikeforce champ.
King Mo vs. Gegard Mousasi
King Mo is a big underdog and rightly so, but he does have a lot of potential and with his boxing and wrestling I really wouldn't be surprised if he could win this. However it's more likely that Gegard will manage to find an opening in King Mo's defence and rock him, before finishing him off with some ground and pound. Gegard could even catch him in a sub if King Mo gets sloppy after a couple takedowns.
Gegard by TKO round 2.
Jake Shields vs. Dan Henderson
This is just a horrible match up for Shields, really. Henderson has a big advantage on the feet so Shields would normally go for the takedown in this instance. But can he take Henderson down, and even if he does, can he keep him there? I doubt it, he won't be able to dry hump his way to a decision like he did against Mayhem. Henderson is just the superior fighter.
Expect Shields to have a few takedown attempts stuffed before being blasted on the feet. Henderson to become the new Strikeforce middleweight champion.
