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Update: This aint happening. Chuck Liddell is facing Rashad Evans.
Update: Anderson will face James Irvin (yawn). Expect a quick KO/sub from Silva.
http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail.FightCard&eid=1461

According to an article that appeared on wrestlingherald.com today that very well may be the case. The following was sent along to mmanews.com by Angel Aramboles: “I just got off the phone with a source very close to the situation and I am told that UFC is expected to make several announcements on Thursday.

1) Anderson Silva will be fighting in the light heavyweight class
2) Chuck Liddell will fight in the main event on the September pay-per-view in Atlanta”

Anderson, Undefeated UFC MiddleWeight champion:

Chuck, ex-UFC Light Heavy Weight King:

Is this indicative of a potential super fight? I think so… This would make for an exciting match up, and I think UFC will be making the right choice if they proceed with this. Anderson, while exceptionally skilled as a fighter is somewhat lackluster in terms of star power and defeating Chuck is just the guy to launch him full swing into stardom.

Anderson has all the tools to put away Chuck, better jiu-jitsu, sharper standup albeit I do have to give the strength and comfort factor to Chuck having fought at lhw for the bulk of his career.

Its slated to go down in September at UFC 88, so lets just keep our fingers crossed and eyes peeled.

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