Former The Ultimate Fighter 1 contestant "Assassin" Alex Karalexis (10-4) has withdrawn from his matchup with Kamal Shalorus (4-0-1) scheduled for WEC 44 in Las Vegas November 18, Fighters.com has confirmed with Karalexis. ...

International Fight League veteran Bart Palaszewski (30-11) stopped former Ultimate Fighter Alex Karalexis (9-4) at 1:11 of the second round at WEC 37 in Las Vegas Wednesday night. The opening round seemed to favor Karalexis as Palaszewski appeared hesitant to engage in the beginning. Both fighters landed a share of powerful low kicks before Karalexis unloaded a flurry of punches. At one point Palaszewski looked to have caught an finger in the eye. Referee Kim Winslow stopped the action momentarily. Upon restarting the battle, Karalexis looked dominant landing another flurry of respectable punches before the end of the first round. ...