UPDATE: UFC 88 In Atlanta, Chuck Liddell To Fight

Nearly two weeks ago, we announced that the UFC was looking to host their September event in Atlanta, Georgia. (See here for original story http://mmatrivia.blogspot.com/2008/05/ufc-88-headed-back-to-atlanta.html)

This location has now been confirmed by Dana White himself, although a venue has not yet been mentioned. It will be the first time the UFC has headed to Georgia under Zuffa control. The last time they were there was at UFC 13, which was promoted by former UFC owners, SEG Sports.

Dana White has also announced that Chuck Liddell will be appearing on the September card, although no opponent has been named yet. It is expected that he will face Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, as he was originally booked to do at UFC 85. Both Shogun and Liddell were forced to pull out of the event due to injuries, but both fighters expect to be ready by September.

War Of Words With Kimbo Slice And Chuck Liddell

Over the past few weeks, a feud has been building between former UFC Light Heavyweight Champ Chuck Liddell, and internet legend and MMA fighter Kimbo Slice.

Chuck has indicated that he thinks that Kimbo should have some real fight experience to prove his worth as a fighter. Kimbo retaliated a few days ago by saying that these comments fuel him, and would effectively make it worse for Chuck if they ever do fight.

Chuck reponded today by saying "All I said is fight to someone real," Liddell said. "The only guy he lost to in his street-fight things came into the UFC and lost. Fight a guy that is real and fight a guy... who has a few wins in MMA, and then talk about it." Kimbo has yet to respond to these comments. No fight is in place between these two fighters, but it is something that both fighters and fans would love to see.