
MMARated.com has learned that Rich Franklin will face Matt Hamill at UFC 88 at the Phillips Arena in Atlanta, GA on September 6, 2008. This fight will mark Franklin's return to the 205 lbs division.
MMAJunkie.com first reported that Franklin was considering moving up to the light heavyweight division yesterday. Today, MMARated.com was able to confirm the switch as well as his opponent.
Franklin is coming off an inspiring win over Travis Lutter at UFC 83 while Hamill was last seen defeating Tim Boetsch at UFN 13 in April.
Here's the updated UFC 88 card:
Chuck Liddell vs. Rashad Evans
Dan Henderson vs. Rousimar Palhares
Rich Franklin vs. Matt Hamill
Karo Parisyan vs. Yoshiyuki Yoshida
James Lee vs. Tim Boetsch