Newcomer Chris Cariaso meets Rafael Rebello on WEC 49 preliminary card

After original opponent Will Campuzano was pulled from the bout and promoted to a main-card fight with Eddie Wineland, bantamweight Rafael Rebello is now slated to fight promotional newcomer Chris Cariaso on the preliminary card of next month’s WEC 49 event.

A source close to the negotiations told MMAjunkie.com that verbal agreements are in place, and bout agreements are expected to be signed shortly.

Featuring a lightweight matchup between former champion Jamie Varner and rising prospect Kamal Shalorus, WEC 49 takes place June 20 at Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.


After original opponent Will Campuzano was pulled from the bout and promoted to a main-card fight with Eddie Wineland, bantamweight Rafael Rebello is now slated to fight promotional newcomer Chris Cariaso on the preliminary card of next month’s WEC 49 event.

A source close to the negotiations told MMAjunkie.com that verbal agreements are in place, and bout agreements are expected to be signed shortly.

Featuring a lightweight matchup between former champion Jamie Varner and rising prospect Kamal Shalorus, WEC 49 takes place June 20 at Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.