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December 4, 2008

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Anderson Silva, left, grapples with sparring partner Rafael Custodio Thursday, July 17 before his light heavyweight fight against James Irvin in their UFC bout at the Palms on Saturday.

Anderson Silva, left, grapples with sparring partner Rafael Custodio Thursday, July 17 before his light heavyweight fight against James Irvin in their UFC bout at the Palms on Saturday. View photo »

Anderson Silva works over sparring partner Rafael Custodio Thursday, July 17.

Anderson Silva works over sparring partner Rafael Custodio Thursday, July 17. View photo »

Anderson Silva kicks sparring partner Daniel Woirin during a workout before his light heavyweight fight against James Irvin at the Palms on Saturday .

Anderson Silva kicks sparring partner Daniel Woirin during a workout before his light heavyweight fight against James Irvin at the Palms on Saturday . View photo »

James Irvin will fight Anderson Silva in a light heavyweight UFC bout at the Palms on Saturday July 19.

James Irvin will fight Anderson Silva in a light heavyweight UFC bout at the Palms on Saturday July 19. View photo »

James Irvin works out with a partner during a media session Thursday, July 17.

James Irvin works out with a partner during a media session Thursday, July 17. View photo »

James Irvin unwraps his hands after a media workout Thursday, July 17.

James Irvin unwraps his hands after a media workout Thursday, July 17. View photo »

Anderson Silva works out before his light heavyweight fight against James Irvin at the Palms on Saturday .

Anderson Silva works out before his light heavyweight fight against James Irvin at the Palms on Saturday . View photo »

James Irvin waits for his turn during a media workout before his light heavyweight UFC bout against Anderson Silva.

James Irvin waits for his turn during a media workout before his light heavyweight UFC bout against Anderson Silva. View photo »

Anderson Silva kicks sparring partner Rafael Custodio during a media workout on Thursday, July 17.

Anderson Silva kicks sparring partner Rafael Custodio during a media workout on Thursday, July 17. View photo »

James Irvin unwraps his hands after a media workout.

James Irvin unwraps his hands after a media workout. View photo »

After his workout, Anderson Silva watches sparring partner Rafael Custodio  get his own workout.

After his workout, Anderson Silva watches sparring partner Rafael Custodio get his own workout. View photo »

Anderson Silva speaks to the media about his upcoming fight against James Irvin at the Palms on Saturday, July 19.

Anderson Silva speaks to the media about his upcoming fight against James Irvin at the Palms on Saturday, July 19. View photo »

James Irvin during a media workout promoting his UFC bout against Anderson Silva at the Palms on Saturday.

James Irvin during a media workout promoting his UFC bout against Anderson Silva at the Palms on Saturday. View photo »

After his workout, Anderson Silva pretends to be Superman and attacks sparring partner Rafael Custodio.

After his workout, Anderson Silva pretends to be Superman and attacks sparring partner Rafael Custodio. View photo »

Anderson Silva clowns around, pretending to be a ninja while attacking workout partner Rafael Custodio.

Anderson Silva clowns around, pretending to be a ninja while attacking workout partner Rafael Custodio. View photo »

Anderson Silva clowns around, pretending to be a ninja after a media workout Thursday, July 17.

Anderson Silva clowns around, pretending to be a ninja after a media workout Thursday, July 17. View photo »

Sat, Jul 19, 2008 (2 a.m.)

The reigning UFC middleweight champion who has done most of his damage at 185 pounds, Anderson Silva moves up to light heavyweight for the first time to face James Irvin tonight at the Palms.

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