PKP "World Stand Off 5" Fight Breakdown: Simon Marcus vs. Chidi Njokuani

PKP (Push Kick Promotions) "World Stand Off 5" goes down this weekend at the Tropicana in Las Vegas. In the night's main event the worlds number one ranked light heavyweight Simon Marcus takes on Chidi Njokuani. Marcus will look to keep his perfect record of 34-0 intact, while Njokuani will be looking to shock the world and knock Marcus of his throne.

It should be an exciting fight with a lot at stake for both fighters. A loss for Marcus is almost unfathomable, and a win for Njokuani bumps him to the top of the mountain. Let us know what you think about our fight breakdown.

Simon Marcus vs. Chidi Njokuani

Marcus is known for his brutal clinch work and that will be the key for him again. He is like a vice when he gets a hold of his opponents in the clinch, and once he gets there you can expect elbows and knees to start to fly. Njokuani will have a height and reach advantage so getting on the inside will be crucial for Marcus. Standing on the outside and trading is what could cost Marcus his perfect record. If there is any weakness in Marcus game it would be his movement. He moves in a straight line and doesn't use many angles. This opens him up to take some damage, but normally when he is able to get inside it's game over for his opponents. A perfect example of this was his fight against Sadibou Sy. For three rounds Sy used great foot work to move around Marcus and avoid his clinch, but in the third round Marcus finally got inside and knocked him out with elbows.

Marcus has also been known to start slow at times and pick the pace up with each round, he has a tremendous gas tank and does not stop pushing the pace. That would be a key advantage in a five round fight, but with this fight only being three rounds Marcus needs to make sure he goes on the attack immediately. Sitting back waiting to get inside could allow Njokuani to rack up a lead on the score cards.

For Njokuani the formula is simple, keep Marcus at bay with his length. He needs to use good movement to keep Marcus from backing him into a corner and clinching. Whenever Marcus tries to close the gap Njokuani needs to fire his jab and make sure he make Marcus pay if he doesn't approach him cautiously. 

If Marcus is able to get in the clinch then Njokuani needs to get out immediately. Every second he spends in the clinch is like playing with fire and eventually he will get burned. Another thing Njokuani needs to be careful with is getting his kicks caught by Marcus. If Marcus can grab a hold of Njokuani's leg you can expect a vicious sweep or dump to follow. 

Njokuani has all the tools to pull of the upset, but as always that is easier said than done. Marcus is one of the sports hardest and most determined fighters and we should expect an all out war between these two fighters.

PKP "Workd Stand Off 5" Fight Breakdown: Matt Embree vs. Sean Kearney

PKP (Push Kick Promotions) "World Stand Off 5" takes place this Saturday at the Tropicana in Las Vegas and there are some interesting match ups on the fight card. Among them are Simon Marcus vs. Chidi Njokuani, Cyrus Washington vs. Moses Sangtiennoi, and Matt Embree vs. Sean Kearney. The fight were going to be breaking down here is Embree vs. Kearney. This bout will determine who the best 140lb fighter in Canada is.

Matt Embree vs. Sean Kearney

This should be a very technical fight as both fighters have the fundamentals down pat. Taking advantage of the slightest error should be the determining factor for the winner in this bout.

Embree will give up a height and reach advantage to Kearney and needs to try to get inside on Kearney. Even if he is able to get inside his clinch might not be as effective as usual because of the height differential. One under rated aspect of Embree's game is his hands, and that might be the key difference for Embree. If he can get inside and work the body with nice combinations it could pay off.

Another thing Embree needs to do is start fast. He has been known as a slow starter but with this fight being only three rounds he can't wait to pick up the pace. His fight at PKP "World Stand Off 4" against Ben Yelle was also a three round fight and he did a nice job picking up the pace early. With only three rounds to work every round will be crucial. 

Kearney has shown he has what it takes to make fights competitive, however, he needs to take advantage of his height and reach. Kearney needs to keep Embree at the end of his punches and not let him get inside and if Embree does get inside he has a solid clinch game and should use his height to get the necessary leverage to control the action in the clinch. 

Kearney's jab needs to be fully utilized to keep Embree from trying to set anything up. Kearney's issues in his two recent losses, both to Malaipet, is that he didn't utilize his reach advantage. Pumping that jab, which he can then use to set up other attacks could be the one advantage that Kearney needs to win this bout. It can be used defensively and offensively. 

This will definitely be and interesting bout to see who can out maneuver who.

Glen Spencer and Damien Earley added to PKP 5 "World Stand Off Las Vegas"

A few changes and additions have taken place for PKP (Push Kick Promotions) 5 "World Stand Off" Las Vegas. Glen Spencer will replace Charles Byrd on the fight card against Gabriel Vian and and an additional bout featuring Damien Earley vs. Lee Henry Lilly has been added to the fight card.

Spencer returns to action since his KO win at M-One "Reborn" this past May. Spencer defeated Sebastian Lopez with knees to the body in the third round. Spencer has won his last two bouts both by KO. Spencer also competed at the last PKP event this past March where he scored a second round KO over Brett Martin.

Earley will look to get back on the winning track against Lilly after dropping a decision to Josh Shepard this past January. Lilly has fought primarily in MMA and will be looking to score an upset of one the United States up and coming fighters.

PKP 5 "World Stand Off Las Vegas" will take place September 28th at the Tropicana in Las Vegas, NV.

Fight Card:

Simon Marcus vs. Chidi Njokuani
Matt Embree vs. Sean Kearney
Moses Sangtiennoi vs. Cyrus Washington
Nate Chambers vs. Gornpet DeJrat
Sheldon Gaines vs. San Phomphiphak
Bryan Humes vs. Julian Walters
Daniel Sensintaffer vs. Chase Green
Gabriel Vian vs. Glen Spencer
Damien Earely vs. Lee Henry Lilly
Josh Aragon vs. Steve Claken

George Wallace set as opening act at PKP 5 "World Stand Off Las Vegas"

PKP 5 "World Stand Off Las Vegas" is set to take place September 28th at the Tropicana. The night's main event will feature a bout between Canadian powerhouse Simon Marcus and Chidi Njokuani.

PKP (Push Kick Promotions) has announced that comedian George Wallace will be the night's opening act. Also known as Mr. Las Vegas, Wallace has been headlining at the Flamingo Resort and Casino for the last 10 years. 

VIDEO: Chidi Njokuani talks about his upcoming fight against Simon Marcus

Check out the new video from PKP (Push Kick Promotions) on Chidi "Chidi Bang Bang" Njokuani about his upcoming fight with Simon "Bad Bwoy" Marcus. The two will fight at PKP 5 "World Stand Off Las Vegas" on September 28th at the Tropicana in Las Vegas. Chidi is making his return to the Muay Thai ring after nearly two years away from to focus on MMA. He will be taking on the current king of the 175lb division in Simon Marcus and will be looking for a quick rise to the top with a win over Simon.