Former UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia looked back on his UFC exit and why he was never able to return to the promotion.
Back in 2008, the UFC underwent a significant shift in its heavyweight roster. Former WWE wrestler Brock Lesnar had just entered the fold and it would soon be clear that a new era was about to begin. One of the casualties of that change was Tim Sylvia, who left the promotion shortly following Lesnar's signing.
While Lesnar's signing did not directly affect Sylvia, he was disappointed with the pay differential in his fights and Lesnar's, which prompted his signing with Affliction shortly thereafter.