1. One man's senior is another man's treasure.

Okay, technically, Dan Henderson isn't a senior... well maybe in MMA years he is. Regardless, the former UFC and Pride standout bested Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante in a very entertaining bout for Strikeforce's Light Heavyweight gold. What makes Henderson so interesting is the fact that the UFC cast him away like some kind of leper. Dana White really had no trouble parting with Henderson, despite Hendo's trashing of top middleweight Michael Bisping. White publically shat on Henderson, claiming the aging star was "delusional" in terms of what he perceived to be his value. Shunned by White, Hendo had no real choice.

Goodbye UFC. Hello Strikeforce.

And just like that Hendo was knocking people out in Strikeforce. Well, aside from his slip against Jake Shields (Strikeforce jitters? Probably not). Three fights into his contract, Hendo has clearly become one of Strikeforce's top stars and producers. Now with talk about Fedor possible dropping to 205, the world patiently awaits what could be Fight of the Year (No, I am not crazy, I just have a strong affinity for Russians that resemble teddy bears). This could be exactly what Strikeforce needs to revive its' pay-per-view goals for the year. Can you imagine the Heavyweight tourney finals with a co-main event of Hendo versus Fedor? That can definitely sell. Well, at least Scott Coker hopes it can.

2. Care to swap?

The UFC has seen no real ill effects from letting Hendo go. They are still number one, and will in all likelihood remain number one for the foreseeable future. They still have most of the top fighters in the world. Pay-per-views still sell well, and that trend should continue.

What really seemed to come out of letting Hendo go was replacing him with Jake Shields. In terms of skill and longevity, the UFC made out with the better of that "deal" (there was really no trade for the two, just a matter of swapping based on each fighter deciding to switch organizations). The UFC got a younger fighter in Jake Shields, who on his way out of Strikeforce defeated Henderson. Dana White was able to bring in someone who could immediately challenge GSP, which they really needed after GSP made short work of a very impressive field of challengers.

However, Shields is...I don't know... how do you say... something of a bore (to each his own, but I'm no fan of him or Fitch). Is he an amazing grappler? Yes. Does he deserve a title shot after barely beating Martin Kampmann? Yes. If he never fought again would I mourn? No. And that is what the "deal" basically boils down.

In terms of skill and youth, the UFC got a real grinder in Shields. In terms of entertainment and name value, Strikeforce got themselves a real gem in Hendo.

3. Being #2 ain't so bad.

Scott Coker has to be happy with the way 2011 is going. Strikeforce put on another great fight card on March 12. There much talked about Heavyweight tourney is getting all types of buzz. And in spite of a delay in the tournament, Strikeforce has put together another solid card with welterweight king, and self admitted dope head, Nick Diaz taking on explosive Paul "Semtex" Daley. It's really looking like a great year for Strikeforce... that is if they can crown a heavyweight winner by December.

4. Women's MMA, the WNBA it is not.