Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu II post-right thoughts and analysis

- Dan Henderson's return to light heavyweight was quick and violent. Talking to members of Henderson's team, the plan going into the fight was to put Renato "Babalu" Sobral against the cage on the ground and inflict damage. The fight didn't last long enough to see that plan implemented. "Babalu" lost a scramble and Henderson turned his lights out with some fast punches. While some were quick to write Henderson off as over the hill following his decision loss to Jake Shields, Henderson still possesses one-punch knockout power. Next up for Hendo, a shot at the Strikeforce light-heavyweight title against champion Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante.

- The most spectacular knockout of the night belonged to Paul Daley, who blasted Scott Smith with a counter-right hook that put Smith out before he even hit the mat. Smith, who is a notoriously slow starter, lunged in with his hands low and Daley feinted back and delivered a pinpoint knockout blow. Daley has campaigned for a match against fellow striker KJ Noons next, which would certainly provide some fireworks.

- Robbie Lawler rebounded from a decision loss to Sobral in June, making quick work of veteran Matt Lindland with a 50-second knockout. Lindland, who is 1-3 in his last four fights, has historically had troubles with left-handed opponents, with David Terrell, Vitor Belfort and now Lawler all scoring first-round knockouts. Lawlor is undefeated at middleweight since October 2006, and should continue to be a force in Strikeforce as long as he avoids more catchweight bouts.

- Mike Kyle almost pulled off the upset of the night. After taking a fight against Antonio Silva on short notice and being outweighed by over 40 pounds, Kyle dropped "Bigfoot" with a straight right early in the first round. After pouncing on Silva, Kyle delivered over 100 strikes from top position, but was not able to put away his larger opponent. Silva righted the ship in the second round, though, taking Kyle down and threatening with an anaconda choke before eventually finishing the fight with some vicious ground and pound.