Rashad Evans & Chuck Liddell
Franklin, Hamill, Henderson, and Marquardt after the jump.
Franklin, Hamill, Henderson, and Marquardt after the jump.
UFC 88: Breakthrough took place this evening at the Phillips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
Chuck Liddell looked to earn his shot at the UFC light heavyweight title with a win over undefeated Rashad Evans.
Rich Franklin made his return to light heavyweight in a fight against friend and former training partner Matt Hamill.
Dan Henderson faced off against BJJ expert Rousimar Palhares in an attempt to end his two-fight losing streak inside the Octagon.
Martin Kampmann and Nate Marquardt battled it out to get one step closer to a shot at UFC Middleweight Champ Anderson Silva.
Results and wrap-up after the jump.

UFC 88 “Breakthrough” will take place tomorrow, September 6, at 10PM ET/7PM PT at the Phillips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia and will air live on pay-per-view. The weigh-ins will be held today at 4PM ET and will stream live from UFC.com.
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Rich Franklin and Matt Hamill after the jump.

Countdown To UFC 88 will air on Spike TV on the following dates and times:
Matt Hamill will face Rich Franklin at UFC 88 “Breakthrough” on Sept. 6 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Rich Franklin vs Matt Hamill after the jump.
Rich Franklin moves up to light heavyweight to face Matt Hamill at UFC 88 “Breakthrough” on Sept. 6.


Speculation that Rich Franklin may test the waters in the UFC’s current light heavyweight division appears to be more than just rumor as MMARated.com is reporting that Franklin’s set to face Matt Hamill at UFC 88 in the 205lbs. division.
MMARated.com has learned that Rich Franklin will face Matt Hamill at UFC 88 at the Phillips Arena in Atlanta on Sept. 6. This fight will mark Franklin’s return to the 205lbs. division.