Fighting out of Liverpool, England as part of Team Kaobon, Mark Scanlon is a promising welterweight prospect known for the time he’s spent on the British scene. He comes from a luta livre background and presents an excellent combination of size and strength at 170 pounds. Scanlon’s game heavily revolves around power, as he’s demonstrated physical strength and brute force in his striking, subs, and takedowns.

Scanlon presents a very aggressive standup game. He’s a powerful striker who looks to control the action and pace of the bout. He will “get at” his opposition, and is capable of firing off heavy low kicks and powerful, potentially fight ending high ones (see bout with Michael Reid). Scanlon also shows potential in his boxing, letting his hands go and unleashing big overhand rights, uppercuts and a tidy left hook. Although Scanlon’s equipped with significant knockout punching power, he will change levels and dig hard into his opponent’s body

Mark has shown the ability to take his opponent down, and although his technique is still developing the raw power he possesses is clearly evident in his attempts. Scanlon unleashes a fierce ground and pound attack from top position, and possesses competent submission skills on offensive. Defensively, Scanlon will need to improve his wrestling as strong grapplers have shown they can take him to the mat and control him. A composed fighter, Scanlon demonstrates good defensive guard skills and submissions defense.