Matt Lindland has proved a lot in MMA, but after being away from the sport for almost a year following his vicious knockout loss to Vitor Belfort at "Affliction: Day of Reckoning," it's safe to say that the 12-year veteran has something to prove on Saturday night against Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza.

MMAFighting.com spoke to "The Law" on Thursday about his road back to title contention, why he chose to sign with Strikeforce and how he plans on defeating the dangerous "Jacare." The full video interview is below.


Shot and edited by E. Casey Leydon.