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There’s criticism flying around in some circles that Atlanta’s first UFC event is a bit lackluster. I have witnessed some say that the card is merely a collection of former champions tossed out into the economy as nothing more than an event to keep fans occupied until the return of Randy Couture at UFC 91. Couture’s return to the cage may have threatened to steal the wind from the sails of UFC 88, but nothing could be further from the truth. Especially from a local perspective.

UFC 88 is a stacked card built of one of mixed-martial-arts most famous stars in that of Chuck Liddell.  Not to mention that massive popularity of fighters such as Dan Henderson and Rich Franklin. But in Atlanta, there’s the long history of civil rights movement and African-American fame. Especially in the sports arena. And it is this idea that paints in my mind a fact that not many seem to be acknowledging currently.

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Full Contact Talk caught up with Chuck Liddell and Rashad Evans as they both prepare for the headline fight this Saturday at UFC 88. Rashad says he’ll take The Iceman down at least once and that he’s not afraid of the former champion’s punching power. Meanwhile, Chuck Liddell says it will be a lot of work for Rashad to take him down and keep him there if he does so. Liddell also gives a brief response on Randy Couture’s return to the octagon, a potential future fight against Forrest Griffin and Brock Lesnar’s current state in the UFC.

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