John Alessio returning to octagon, replaces Matt Wiman at UFC 145

John Alessio has finally booked his return to the UFC.

The veteran fighter has replaced injured Matt Wiman and now meets fellow lightweight Mark Bocek later this month at UFC 145.

Bocek today tweeted the news and stated Wiman suffered a knee injury. …

John Alessio has finally booked his return to the UFC.

The veteran fighter has replaced injured Matt Wiman and now meets fellow lightweight Mark Bocek later this month at UFC 145.

Bocek today tweeted the news and stated Wiman suffered a knee injury. MMAjunkie.com could not immediately confirm details of the injury.