Tim Sylvia has left the UFC and signed with Adrenaline MMA along with training partner Ben Rothwell. Both fighters are managed by Monte Cox and both are now members of the newly formed Adrenaline MMA. Formerly known as M-1 Global, the organization has seen some restructuring but this news does seem to come at the right time with both fighters signing multi fight contracts with the new organization. Coming on the heels of Fedor Emelianenko's departure two solid Heavyweights have come in to help fill the gap and it appears that money was an issue in the departures of both fighters from their respective organizations.

Murilo "Shogun" Rua who was slated to step in against "The Iceman" Chuck Liddell has reinjured the same injury that kept him out of action after his bout with Forrest Griffin. The ruptured ACL in his left knee will be surgically repaired for the second time in a row. Sherdog.com is now reporting that Liddell will now step into the bout against TUF 2 winner Rashad Evans. Evans is coming off a win over Michael Bisping.  

UFC 82 - Pride of a ChampionMarch 1, 2008 – Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio -- Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva defeated top contender Dan "Hollywood" Henderson via Rear Naked choke in an entertaining bout. MMARR's Joel Recinos brings you a full UFC 82 Recap following one of the most important Middleweight bout in years.

UFC 82 "Pride of a Champion" saw Anderson Silva take an impressive victory over Dan Henderson to retain the UFC middleweight championship belt. Henderson did well in the first round but in the second SIlva took over stunning Henderson and eventually sinking in the rear naked choke. In other action Heath Herring defeated Cheik Kongo via Split Decision and Chris Leben defeated Alessio Sakara.

Brock Lesnar will be facing off against former UFC heavyweight champion Mark "The Hammer" Coleman in his first UFC bout in years. Joe Rogan interviewed Mark Coleman who was also inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame, and Coleman announced the fight. It will take place at a future UFC but which one is unknown at this time. Lesnar is coming off a loss to Frank Mir in his first UFC bout and Coleman is coming off a loss to Fedor in Pride.  

On Saturday, UFC 82 “Pride of a Champion” will crown an undisputed middleweight champion when Anderson Silva and Dan Henderson finally meet at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Both fighters are regarded as world champions. Silva is the current UFC middleweight king while Henderson still lays claim to the PRIDE title. The fight is being billed as a unification bout.

Mike Swick won a very close decision over Josh Burkman that could have gone either way, TUF 6 winner Nate Diaz won impressively over Alvin Robinson and Patrick Cote was able to stop the hard hitting Drew McFedries with an impressive KO victory at UFC Fight Night at the Palms in Las Vegas Nevada.

Penn looked impressive stopping Joe Stevenson with a rear naked choke in the second round to claim the UFC lightweight belt and Fabricio Werdum defeated Gabriel Gonzaga for the second time in a row to earn the number on contender position for the UFC heavyweight crown. Full results.

BJ Penn vs. Joe Stevenson
MMA Ring Report would like to welcome back Mike Doyle who returns with his in depth break down of UFC 80. Doyle will be doing all UFC previews from here on out so look for them everytime a UFC is coming up. Last month, the UFC officially stripped Sean Sherk [32-2-1] of his lightweight title after the Minnesota native lost his steroid appeal with the California State Athletic Commission, following a victory over Hermes Franca last July. Therefore, the main event between BJ Penn and Joe Stevenson at UFC 80 “Rapid Fire” in Newcastle, England will now be for the vacant lightweight title. While this marks Stevenson’s first shot at UFC gold, Penn will be making his third bid at claiming the 155-pound strap – previously losing to Jens Pulver and battling to a draw against Caol Uno.

"The Sushiboy" Arnold Lim reviews Joe Rogan at the House of Blues Dec 28, 2007.

Photo Gallery Part 3 Lyoto Machida vs. Rameau Sokoudjou

The following exclusive UFC 79 Preliminary fight photos have been added to our MMA photo gallery with more to follow.

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• Mark Bocek vs Doug Evans
• Tony Desouza vs Roan Carneiro
• Manny Gamburyan vs Nate Mohr
• James Irvin vs Luiz Cane
• Dean Lister vs Jorden Radev
• Weigh in Photos