A striking specialist, Mark Ewen holds power in his hands and displays a strong ability to finish fights. Training alongside the likes of Paul Craig and Stevie Ray, Ewen has secured all five of his wins thus far via a finish, including a win over Noah Gugnon in his sole Bellator appearance so far. Ewen made his PFL debut at the PFL Europe event in Newcastle in June, suffering his first pro loss at the hands of Claudio Pacella.

 

Yassin Chtatou has displayed an ability to take control of fights early and finish them, regardless if it’s through his striking or grappling. All four of his victories thus far have come via a finish, with three coming in the first round. Chtatou has won three straight, most recently submitting Kevin Valderas in July.

 

Who will impress in this lightweight showcase battle?

 

 

Round 1

 

Low front kick from Ewen. Chtatou with low kicks as he keeps his guard up. Spinning attack from Chtatou feinted. Level change by Ewen, and he scores the takedown. Ewen pinning down the legs of Chtatou. Strong left hand from Ewen. Ewen trying to control one of Chtatou’s wrists. Ewen landing with the left hand. Chtatou appears to be bothered by the ground attacks. Chtatou gets to his feet, but Ewen dumps him down almost right away. Ewen landing powerfully. Chtatou with a kick from the bottom, and the referee warns for a kick to the face of a grounded fighter (with Ewen’s knees on the mat). Strong right hand from Ewen from up top. Ewen looking for a D’Arce choke and he gets it! There’s the tapout!

 

 

The crowd goes wild, as Ewen gets it done in the first in his native Scotland!

 

 

OFFICIAL RESULT

 

Mark Ewen def. Yassin Chtatou via first-round submission (D’Arce choke, 2:30)