This weekend Strikeforce is putting on a show of show’s as three title fights are set to air.  The fights will air on CBS April 17, 2010.

First up is the Lightweight Championship fight between current Strikeforce champ Gilbert Melendez and Current Dream champ Shinya Aoki.  Aoki is making his North American debut, and is considered to be the #2 lightweight fighter in the world.  Aoki is a strong Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Shooto fighter who is known for his devastating ground game.  Melendez on the other hand is a wrestler with minor training in BJJ.  This fight could go either way but I can see Aoki taking this fight by a 2^nd round submission.

Next on the card is a light heavyweight championship fight between current champ Gegard Mousasi and Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal.  Mousasi is a powerful Kickboxer with a record that could make him a legend in the sport.  He’s fought guys like Goodridge, Sokoudjou, Babalu, and Dennis Kang.  King Mo however is a newcomer in MMA, but holds an amazing record where 5 of his 6 wins have come by a KO victory.  King Mo is also a National NCAA wrestling champion.  In what could be the most explosive fight on the main card, it’s a tough call, but King Mo by a first round TKO victory.

Now onto the fight that everyone has been waiting for.  The title fight between current Middleweight champ Jake Shields and former Pride Champ and UFC Veteran Dan Henderson.  Both fighters bring something to the fight, with Shields best attribute his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Henderson’s wrestling, boxing, and experience.  This fight could go either way, but I’d call Dan Henderson by KO victory in the 2^nd round.

Keep an eye out for other fights on the card such as Mayhem Jason Miller.