What we learned from Strikeforce: Miami

EA Sports' tech capabilities needs work. Those not in Miami were denied Jay Hieron-Joe Riggs. Hieron took the decision, but from what I read didn't establish himself as a top contender.

Wes Sims could have walked to the cage without the spare tire and Bobby Lashley still would have wiped him out. Next for Lashley needs to be another up-and-coming heavyweight in the 6-0, 7-0 range. Next for Sims is Tim Sylvia in March. Whoa boy.

Yogi Berra would love MMA. Fights are never over 'till they're over. Ask Melvin Manhoef. Just as I was planning an entry on "No Mercy" being a breakout star in the United States did Robbie Lawler resurrect his career with a Hail Mary overhand right. Lawler won't be able to walk for days, but he's back in the hunt at 185. I'd love to see him tangle with Scott Smith one last time, unless Strikeforce presents Smith a rematch with an angry and embarrassed Cung Le, another who can verify Yogi's most famous -ism.

Herschel Walker can fight into his 50s. God Bless him. Realistically I don't see him becoming heavyweight champion, but so what?

Cris Cyborg is a destruction device. Like I projected Marloes Coenen put up a great effort and gave Cyborg perhaps her toughest test. Cyborg won because she's too quick, too strong and has one hell of a chin. I asked Twitterville who's next for her and the name Erin Toughill was tossed around. MMA Worldwide EIC RJ Clifford thought out of the box and suggested Tara Larosa. There's simply a lack of challengers to Cyborg at the moment and that's something Strikeforce must address in 2010. Get Toughill back in the cage, sign Larosa, leave the door open for Hollywood Gina Carano and perhaps consider Coenen for a rematch after she earns a couple of wins.

Nick Diaz showed why he's one of the best welterweights out there by smashing international superstar Marius Zaromskis. He's found a home at 170 and needs to stay there.

Alright, time for bed. Thanks to Jack Frost turning Long Island into Alaska I'm fighting a sore throat. Next Saturday it's UFC 109. I'll be watching from my local Hooters or Buffalo Wild Wings, so I won't be Twittering, but will have plenty of preview material in this space and at FightMagazine.com starting Monday.