This Week In MMA Link Dump

Well, another week as almost come and gone in the MMA world with things quieting down just a bit.  However, we are on the verge of another major event with Strikeforce taking place tonight in San Jose, California.  Make sure you join us here tonight for the Strikeforce open thread and discussion, with the main card beginning at 10:30pm EST.  Below are some of the more interesting links to news/information from this week. 

Showtime's Hershman interview: We're not irrelevant if UFC keeps ripping us... - Mixed Martial Arts - Yahoo! Sports

Rebuttal: UFC Counter-Programming Of Strikeforce Is 'Good Enough' - MMA For Real

UFC/MMA News And TIdbits, Signings And Releases - MMA For Real

So The WEC/UFC Merging Was Just A Rumor? - MMA For Real

Nick Diaz Ready To Get His Boxing On - MMA For Real

UFC Fighter Matt Brown Is Raising Money For His Ailing Father - MMA For Real