WEC confirms Anthony Pettis vs. Alex Karalexis for WEC 48 prelims

A lightweight fight between Anthony Pettis and Alex Karalexis first reported by MMAjunkie.com last week is now official for WEC 48.

WEC officials today announced the fight.

It’s part of the preliminary card of WEC 48, which takes place April 24 at ARCO Arena in Sacramento, Calif. The night’s main card, including WEC featherweight champion Jose Aldo vs. Urijah Faber, airs on pay-per-view.

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