» Fighter: Rafael Assuncao

The anticipated lightweight title unification bout between WEC champion “The Worm” Jamie Varner (16-3) and interim champion “Smooth” Ben Henderson (9-1) will take place at WEC 46 at ARCO Arena in Sacramento on January 10, the WEC confirmed Monday.

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Lightweight “Smooth” Ben Henderson (9-1) won the WEC interim title in a five-round unanimous decision upset of “Cowboy” Donald Cerrone (9-3) by judges’ scores of 48-47 three times at WEC 43 in San Antonio Saturday.

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Fighters.com had the opportunity to speak with UFC veteran Junior Assuncao (6-3) days before his fight at Wild Bill’s Fight Night 16 in Atlanta 8 November. 

Fighters.com: Junior, Saturday’s Fight Night at Wild Bill’s is being billed as one of the most stacked cards in the history of the venue.  What’s your thoughts on the approaching event?

Junior Assuncao: Good, well actually I have good and bad memories about fighting at Wild Bill’s.  I’ve had some of my best happen there.  I’ve had some wars there.  Hopefully I’ll be able to repeat that on Saturday.

Fighters.com: Your opponent, Kalvin Hackney (3-0), has a good fight record but not nearly as much  experience as you.  What’s your thoughts on Hackney as an opponent?

Junior Assuncao: He has definitely proven to be a legit opponent.  He has fought in a couple of main events here in Atlanta.  Not being a local, he came out and fought hard.  His record shows, I mean, he’s undefeated.  I am sure he’s going to bring his A-game.

Fighters.com: Recently in the press, Hackney proclaimed that he will remain undefeated by beating you and disappointing the hometown crowd.  What do you say to this?

Read More About Assuncao: I hope to get back to the UFC as soon as possible….