Rafael Assuncao vs. Diego Nunes in the works for WEC 49 preliminary card

A featherweight match-up between Rafael Assuncao and Diego Nunes has been targeted for WEC 49’s preliminary card.

Sources close to the event tell MMAjunkie.com that both competitors have agreed to the fight, though bout agreements have not been distributed. The match-up was first reported by MMAWeekly.com.

WEC 49 takes place June 20 at Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and is the promotion’s first trip to the country. The event falls one week after UFC 115 hits GM Place in Vancouver, British Columbia.


A featherweight match-up between Rafael Assuncao and Diego Nunes has been targeted for WEC 49’s preliminary card.

Sources close to the event tell MMAjunkie.com that both competitors have agreed to the fight, though bout agreements have not been distributed. The match-up was first reported by MMAWeekly.com.

WEC 49 takes place June 20 at Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and is the promotion’s first trip to the country. The event falls one week after UFC 115 hits GM Place in Vancouver, British Columbia.