Rafael Assuncao vs. Yves Jabouin targeted for WEC 43 on Sept. 2 in Ohio

WEC featherweight contender Rafael Assuncao (13-1 MMA, 1-0 WEC) will look to build on his successful debut for the organization when he meets newcomer Yves Jabouin (14-4 MMA, 0-0 WEC) at WEC 43.

MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) has learned from sources close to the event that both fighters have verbally agreed to the contest, and bout agreements are expected to be finalized shortly.

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A real solid match up here.

Assuncao, has a sub win over lauzon and his only loss is to jeff curran by decision and has 8 sub wins. Only 5'5"

Jabouin, has 11 tko wins, tko loss to sam stout and is 5'8"

Yves might get the upset here.