RUMOR: UFC 88 September 6th....ATL!

Rumbin · 05-20-2008, 02:25 PM

UFC 88 will likely take place in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, September 6, setting up the first show for the promotion inside the “Peach State” in more than a decade.

In fact, UFC 11: “The Proving Ground” (September 1996) and UFC 13: “The Ultimate Force” (May 1997) were the only to shows ever held in Georgia, which took place at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta.

No specific venue was identified; however it’s speculated that the pay-per-view (PPV) event will be held at the Philips Arena — home of the NBAs Atlanta Hawks and NHLs Atlanta Thrashers. The $213.5 million facility can hold approximately 18,500 screaming mixed martial arts maniacs.

The UFC has made a big push in recent years to explore new areas and revisit others. For example, UFC Fight Night 13 earlier this year was held in Colorado — the first time since the early days back from 1993 to 1995.

On the international stage, the UFC has held recent events in England, Ireland and Canada, and will look to target Germany, the Philippines and Australia, specifically, in the months ahead.

Stay tuned for more details.

Wow sickness. So pumped they are expanding in this country instead of overseas, weird that Forrest/Rampage wasnt in ATL but oh well, should be sick and might head down

Gygax · 05-20-2008, 02:30 PM

Please don't forget to link to the site where the story came from.

UFC 88 Atlanta the Likely Destination - MMA Mania

y0utapped · 05-20-2008, 02:52 PM

could possibly enough time for chuck and shogun to heal up and fight on this card. if it did that would be great as the winner of that fight then fights for the title. if they aren't fit by then, there is going to be while between title defences for rampage again (assuming he beats forrest)

opsy · 05-20-2008, 03:23 PM

Awesome! I will wait for more details, but that's only 5 hours away.

StratTone · 05-21-2008, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Rumbin

UFC 88 will likely take place in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, September 6, setting up the first show for the promotion inside the “Peach State” in more than a decade.

In fact, UFC 11: “The Proving Ground” (September 1996) and UFC 13: “The Ultimate Force” (May 1997) were the only to shows ever held in Georgia, which took place at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta.

No specific venue was identified; however it’s speculated that the pay-per-view (PPV) event will be held at the Philips Arena — home of the NBAs Atlanta Hawks and NHLs Atlanta Thrashers. The $213.5 million facility can hold approximately 18,500 screaming mixed martial arts maniacs.

The UFC has made a big push in recent years to explore new areas and revisit others. For example, UFC Fight Night 13 earlier this year was held in Colorado — the first time since the early days back from 1993 to 1995.

On the international stage, the UFC has held recent events in England, Ireland and Canada, and will look to target Germany, the Philippines and Australia, specifically, in the months ahead.

Stay tuned for more details.

Wow sickness. So pumped they are expanding in this country instead of overseas, weird that Forrest/Rampage wasnt in ATL but oh well, should be sick and might head down

OMG if that is true I am so there!!!!!!!