Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker was expectedly happy after Saturday night’s "Evolution" event in San Jose, Calif. The event exceeded expectations and featured a clear-cut “Fight of the Year” candidate in the Gilbert Melendez-Josh Thomson rematch. It also included a spectacular come-from-behind victory by heavy underdog Scott Smith, who stopped previously undefeated Cung Le.

Speaking with Sherdog.com afterward, Coker broke down the event and discussed what fights could be on the horizon for the promotion that has emerged as a legitimate contender to the sport’s top dog, the UFC.