Zack Micklewright forced out of proposed WEC 48 matchup with Alex Karalexis

Zack Micklewright (7-0 MMA, 1-0 WEC) has suffered an injury in training and has been forced out of a planned WEC 48 matchup with Alex Karalexis (10-4 MMA, 4-2 WEC).

The Boston Herald was the first to report the injury, though the exact nature of the ailment was not disclosed.

MMAjunkie.com has since confirmed that Micklewright is indeed unable to compete at the April 24 event.


Zack Micklewright (7-0 MMA, 1-0 WEC) has suffered an injury in training and has been forced out of a planned WEC 48 matchup with Alex Karalexis (10-4 MMA, 4-2 WEC).

The Boston Herald was the first to report the injury, though the exact nature of the ailment was not disclosed.

MMAjunkie.com has since confirmed that Micklewright is indeed unable to compete at the April 24 event.