As War Machine beckons, Tachi Palace 5’s John Alessio focused on big-show return

John Alessio has been around long enough to roll with the punches when it comes to last-minute opponent shifts.

When he spoke to MMAjunkie.com Radio on Thursday, the Canadian was unsure of exactly whom he was going to fight at tonight’s “Tachi Palace …

John Alessio has been around long enough to roll with the punches when it comes to last-minute opponent shifts.

When he spoke to MMAjunkie.com Radio on Thursday, the Canadian was unsure of exactly whom he was going to fight at tonight’s “Tachi Palace Fights 5: Stars & Strikes” event.

But even on shaky ground, Alessio is calm and determined to stay on the winning path. All he wants is a ticket back to the sport’s biggest stage.