UFC 82: Pride of a Champion was a mixed martial arts (MMA) event promoted by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) that took place on March 1, 2008 at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.

The main event was a UFC & Pride FC middleweight title unification match between UFC champion Anderson Silva and PRIDE FC Welterweight champion Dan Henderson.  The event also included a welterweight matchup between Jon Fitch  and Chris Wilson.  Also included were bouts featuring Andre Arlovski,Chris Leben, and Josh Koscheck

At the event, former UFC Heavyweight Champion Mark Coleman was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. Also, it was announced that Chuck Liddell would return at UFC 85 in London, England.

• Anderson Silva submits (rear naked choke) Dan Henderson at 4:52 of round 2
• Heath Herring defeats Cheick Kongo by split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
• Chris Leben defeats Alessio Sakara via TKO at 3:16 of round 1
• Yushin Okami knocked out (knee) Evan Tanner at 3:00 of round 2
• Jon Fitch over Chris Wilson via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
• Andre Arlovski defeats Jake O’Brien via TKO (strikes) at 4:17 of round 2
• Luigi Fiorvanti defeats Luke Cummo via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Jorge Gurgel defeats John Halverson via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
• Josh Koscheck defeats Dustin Hazelett via TKO (strikes) at 1:24 of round 2
• Diego Sanchez submits (strikes) David Bielkheden at 4:43 of round 1

Silva vs Henderson

Arlovski vs O'Brien

Sanchez vs Biekheden