Finally (sorta).
The mega bout between former champions Chuck Liddell and Wanderlei Silva for which mixed martial arts fans have clamored for years is going to go down at UFC 79 on December 29, according to a report from Dave Meltzer at WrestlingObserver.com.
Both light heavyweights have apparently verbally agreed in principle to clash at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on New Year's Eve weekend.
Here's the actual snip:
"Chuck Liddell vs. Wanderlei Silva is now verbally agreed upon by both sides to take place on 12/29 in Las Vegas."
Meltzer is usually dead-on with his inside information. In addition, this report echoes recent statements from John Hackleman that his fighter is penciled in to face the "Axe Murderer" once and for all.
Nothing, of course, is set in stone until the bout agreements are signed and an official announcement comes from the Zuffa front office.
But this pretty much looks like a done deal.
Rejoice.
For the latest rumored UFC 79 fight card click here.
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