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If I-285 represents the castle walls, a contemporary horde of barbarians will break through for ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP 88: BREAKTHROUGH, a night of explosive fights normally reserved for Las Vegas. The glitz and glory of Sin City will cascade onto the streets of Atlanta Sat., SEPT. 6, when former middleweight champion Rich Franklin fights fellow Ohioan Matt Hamill. Veteran mixed martial arts star and former Pride champion Dan Henderson is set to face Brazilian jujitsu dark horse Rousimar Palhares. And in many minds, Karo Parisyan must beat Yoshiyuki Yoshida to continue fighting in the big leagues. Former UFC champion Chuck Liddell, arguably one of the most popular figures in extreme sports, is poised to battle Spike TV's "Ultimate Fighter" Rashad Evans for the big event of the night – a triumph rumored to launch the victor into a future championship bout with light heavyweight champ and former Georgia resident Forrest Griffin. $79-$604. 7 p.m. Philips Arena, 1 Philips Drive. 404-878-3000. 88.ufc.com.
