BREAKING NEWS: Malaipet Sasiprapa replaces Aegpracha Meenayothin against Ky Hollenbeck

News broke earlier today that Aegpracha “The Hitman” Meenayothin had withdrawn from his bout with Ky Hollenbeck for this weekend's Push Kick Promotions “Thailand vs. The Americas” event. With so little time before the event, rumors of Cooper Gibson being used as the replacement surfaced, but Push Kick Promotions has confirmed that Malaipet Sasiprapa will instead be stepping in to face Hollenbeck.

Malaipet last fought in June under the Bangkok Fight Night banner, dropping a decision to Chike Lindsay. Malaipet has made it clear that he will fight anyone anytime, filling in on short notice twice in a little over a year. The first was in July of 2011 when he filled in on a day's notice against the highly regarded UK striker Tim Thomas on a Kickboxing card in Las Vegas, Malaipet fought to a draw with Thomas. The second time happened when he stepped in on two days notice to replace Kit Cope against Jose Palacios in November of 2011 at Lion Fight Promtoions "Battle in the Desert 4", Malaipet won the bout by decision.

Malaipet as always is no walk-through for anyone. He is veteran with over 100 fights under his belt and should always be considered dangerous.

Cassie Trost replaces Heidi Otterbein at Lion Fight Promotions "Battle in the Desert 4"

Heidi Otterbein was slated to face Vivian Leung at Lion Fight Promotions "Battle in the Desert 4" on November 19th in Las Vegas, but after being denied licensing by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) Cassie Trost has stepped in to replace her against Leung. "Battle in the Desert 4" will take place at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, the new home of Lion Fight Promotions.

Trost fights out of Los Angeles, CA and will be making her pro Muay Thai debut. Trost has a few amateur Muay Thai bouts to her name as well as two pro MMA bouts. Leung is a tough fighter from Canada and it should make for an exciting fight between these two ladies. The fight is one of two pro female Muay Thai bouts on the card.

Gregory Choplin replaces Cyrus Washington against Dave Zuniga at CFC 7

Cyrus Washington was originally scheduled face Dave Zuniga at Canadian Fighting Championship 7 (CFC 7) in Winnipeg, Canada. Washington was not allowed into Canada due to past issues that are currently unknown. Taking his place against Zuniga is Gregory Choplin, a highly skilled fighter from France who currently resided in Florida. The bout will be for the IKF North American title and should be a very exciting fight between two highly skilled fighters.

Choplin recently competed against American Ky Hollenbeck in a WBC Muay Thai world title fight at Lion Fight Promotions "Battle in the Desert 2" where he dropped a decision. Choplin is a strong technical fighter and despite taking the fight on short notice, is a dangerous opponent for Zuniga. Currently Choplin is ranked #6 in the world in the WBC Muay Thai super middleweight rankings.

Xu Yan replaces Dzhabar Askerov at Fight Code Dragon Series Final 8

Dzhabar Askerov recently had to withdraw from the Fight Code Dragons Series Final 8 which is taking place in Marseille, France on October 15th. Scheduling conflicts with another match that Askerov has lined up forced his withdrawl, in to replace Askerov is China's Xu Yan.

The official word from Fight Code is that they have decided to include Xu Yan in the tournament based on his fight against Susakorn in Milan during the Final 16. Despite losing a decision they felt that Yan had an impressive showing. He will now face France's Abdellah Mabel.

Shane Oblonsky out, Carlos Ramirez in to face Daniel Kim at Stand Up Promotions "M1 Grand Muay Thai Championship"

Muay Thai Authority has been informed by Stand Up Promotions that Shane Oblonsky will no longer be fighting Daniel Kim at "M1 Grand Muay Thai Championship" on August 14th. Oblonsky suffered a rib injury and has been forced to withdraw from the fight. Stepping in to replace Oblonsky is Team Oyama fighter Carlos Ramirez.

Ramirez, also known by his nickname "Puerto Rican Express" is a solid stand up fighter. Coming from a top camp such as Team Oyama you can expect to see Ramirez ready despite taking the fight on short notice. Ramirez last few bouts have been in MMA, but he possesses solid Muay Thai skills.

Artem Sharoshkin out, Douglas Edwards in against Shane Oblonsky at M1 Grand Muay Thai Championship

The Stand Up Promotions August 14th event "M1 Grand Muay Thai Championship" has received a line up change. Artem Sharoshkin who was originally scheduled to face Shane Oblonsky is no longer on the fight card. The reason for his removal from the fight card is currently unclear. Douglas Edwards, a Northern California fighter from Fairtex gym will step in to take his place.

Edwards recently dropped a decision to Sean Hinds at Battle at the Beacon Theater in New York and will be looking to bounce back against Oblonsky. At Stand Up Promotions "Oblonsky vs. Krause" Oblonsky fought a tough battle against Bryce Krause, but came up short on the judges cards and relinquished his MTAA national title to Krause.