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On this week's edition of The MMA Hour, we were first joined by UFC middleweight star Michael Bisping. "The Count" who is gearing up for his fight against Denis Kang at UFC 105 on Nov. 14, talked about putting his recent knockout loss to Dan Henderson behind him and why so many fighters and fans love to hate him.

Later in the show, we talked to play-by-play announcer Gus Johnson, who will be calling Saturday night's Strikeforce card on CBS. Johnson discussed MMA's rise in popularity and whether Fedor Emelianenko can become a star in the United States. MDS and I also previewed some of the storylines heading into Saturday's event. Listen to the show below.

On this week's edition of The MMA Hour, we were joined by Dan Hardy, who faces Mike Swick in a No. 1 contender's match at UFC 105 on Nov. 14. Hardy talked about getting a shot to fight for the title early in his UFC career, MMA's popularity in the United Kingdom, and his recent criticism of Bernard Hopkins after the boxing legend blasted MMA.

Later in the show, we spoke to Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker about the upcoming Fedor Emelianenko vs. Brett Rogers bout on Nov. 7, the Dan Henderson sweepstakes, and when we should expect to see Gina Carano return to action. Ray Hui and I also looked back at UFC 104 and Brock Lesnar having to pull out of his title fight at UFC 106.

Watch or listen to the show below.

Strikeforce is gearing up for a busy November, but the organization already has plans in place for their year-end show as well. Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker said on this week's edition of The MMA Hour (which will be featured later this week on MMA FanHouse) that the organization's next big Showtime event will take place on Dec. 19 from the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif.

Coker also mentioned that recent Strikeforce signee, "King" Muhammed Lawal, is scheduled to make his debut on the show, but no opponent has been signed just yet.

On this week's jam-packed edition of The MMA Hour, we first spoke to heavyweight Brett Rogers about his showdown against Fedor Emelianenko on Nov. 7. Rogers was his usual confident self, predicting what round and time he'll beat the "The Last Emperor."

Later in the show, we talked to Anthony Johnson about his UFC 104 fight against Yoshiyuki Yoshida. "Rumble," who weighed 17 pounds over the 171-pound weight limit less than a week before the fight will finally get a chance to shine on pay-per-view this Saturday night. Finally, we were also joined by middleweight Chael Sonnen, who faces Yushin Okami on the UFC 104 undercard. Sonnen called Okami a "nuisance" and said a win over the Japanese fighter should put him right back in the mix for the 185-pound title. Watch or listen to the show below.

Despite the fact that the Brett Rogers vs. Fedor Emelianenko fight will not be airing on Showtime, the premium cable network obviously still has a lot invested in the heavyweight bout, and it is putting it's promotional muscle behind it.

On this week's edition of The MMA Hour, which will be presented later this week at MMA FanHouse, Rogers mentioned that an episode of Showtime's new Fight Camp 360 series is being produced about the fight, and it will air around a week before the CBS telecast on Nov. 7. When contacted by FanHouse, Showtime officials would only say that an announcement regarding the show's air date would be coming soon.

On this week's edition of The MMA Hour, we opened the show with the new WEC interim lightweight champion, Benson Henderson. "Smooth" discussed his epic five-round title victory over Donald Cerrone on Saturday night, his health status and when he expects to fight current lightweight champion Jamie Varner.

Later in the show, we talked to WEC lightweight fighter Alex Karalexis about training with Jared Allen of the Vikings, his upcoming fight against Kamal Shalorus at WEC 44 and why he would rather fight in the WEC than the UFC. Watch or listen to The MMA Hour below.

On this week's edition of The MMA Hour, we were joined in studio by heavyweight rising star Rolles Gracie Jr. The 31-year-old is the biggest Gracie to compete in MMA, and most recently improved to 3-0 when he defeated Peter Graham at Art of War 14 last month. Gracie talked about where he will fight next and living up to his famous last name.

Later in the show, we spoke to WEC lightweight champion Jamie Varner about Saturday's interim title fight between Donald Cerrone and Benson Henderson, as well as his road to recovery. Watch or listen to the show below.

On this week's edition of The MMA Hour, we were first joined by WEC lightweight contender Ben Henderson. "Smooth" talked about his Oct. 10 interim lightweight title bout against Donald Cerrone, his recent eye surgery and his love of tooth picks.

We were later joined by UFC heavyweight star Shane Carwin, who faces Brock Lesnar for the title at UFC 106 in November. Carwin responded to Lesnar's recent trash talk and explained why there is no love lost between the big men. Check out the show below.

2009 isn't over yet, but if you're wondering who my landslide choice for MMA businessman of the year is, it's already Roy Nelson.

Consider the fact that six short months ago Nelson was fighting on the undercard of the forgettable Roy Jones-Omar Sheika MMA/boxing pay-per-view and now he is a few hours away from being featured on what is shaping up to be the most watched telecast in UFC history.

On this week's edition of The MMA Hour, we were first joined by two-time Olympic wrestler Daniel Cormier, who is making his MMA debut against Gary Frazier on Friday's Strikeforce Challengers card. Cormier talked about making the transition to MMA and training with the American Kickboxing Academy in San Jose, Calif.

Later in the show, we spoke to Tim Kennedy about his Challengers bout against Zak Cummings and his time in the Army. Kennedy had some interesting comments regarding his future in the sport and why so few athletes serve in the Army these days. MDS and I also discussed what's in store for UFC 103's big winners and losers. Check out the show below.