Ben Yelle replaces Matee Jedeepitak against Matt Embree this weekend at Push Kick Promotions "World Stand Off"

An injury has forced Matee Jedeepitak to withdraw from his bout against Matt Embree at this weekend's Push Kick Promotions "World Stand Off" event. Stepping in to replace Matee is Ben Yelle. The original bout between Embree and Matee was set to take place at 140lbs, but the bout between Embree and Yelle will be at 147lbs. 

Yelle last competed at K-1 Los Angeles in September of 2012, he was defeated by Joey Pagliuso. Embree last competed at Journey Fight Series in early November 2012 where he defeated Nate Smandych. Embree traditionally has fought at 140lbs or below so it will be interesting to see if fighting at 147lbs proves to be an advantage for Yelle.

This weekend's Push Kick Promotions event takes place on March 2nd at the Pomona Fairplex in Pomona, CA.

*Ben Yelle photo by Marty Rockatansky

Matt Embree vs. Matee Jedeepitak and Ray Cole vs. Moses Tor. Sangtiennoi added to Push Kick Promotions "World Stand Off" on March 2nd

In addition to the main event bout between Chike Lindsay and Somluck Kamsing, Push Kick Promotions has confirmed two more bouts for their March 2nd “World Stand Off” event at the Pomona Fairplex in Pomona, CA. Canada’s Matt Embree will be fighting against Matee Jedeepitak, and Ray Cole will be coming out of retirement to face Moses Tor. Sangtiennoi.

Embree last competed in October when he stepped in on short notice at Journey Fight Series to fight Nate Smandych. Embree won the bout by unanimous decision. Matee is a former Lumpinee Stadium champion with over 200 fights to his name including having faced the likes of Sakmongkol, Saekson Janjira, and Danny Steele to name a few.

Ray Cole has not fought in quite some time as he has spent the last few years building up his gym Khanomtom Muay Thai in Tampa, FL and now a new branch in California. Cole will be facing Moses Tor. Sangtiennoi, who has faced the likes of Nopparat Keatkhamtorn,and Berueng Topkingboxing. It should prove to be a stiff test for Cole as he comes back to action.

Current Fight Card:
Chike Lindsay vs. Somluck Kamsing
Matt Embree vs. Matee Jedeepitak
Ray Cole vs. Moses Tor. Sangtiennoi