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Post date: 25-Sep-2011 00:43:24
On Top 3
The prestigious Kelvin Hall in Glasgow opened its doors to Mixed Martial Arts for the first time tonight. On Top moved to the historic boxing venue for its third show and yet again enhanced their reputation as being one of the leading shows in Scottish MMA and an emerging leader in the UK Scene. 12 Pro bouts took place on a thrilling card with high production values which seen the Bantamweight and Lightweight belts find their first owners.
In the main event and final of the four man tournament to crown a lightweight champion, the dark horse Mamour Fall defeated Bobby Mcvittie by majority decision. Mcvittie did appear to have the Frenchman in trouble early with an arm triangle from bottom half guard but the Frenchman resisted and controlled much of the fight from top position. Mcvittie was unable to get off much meaningful offence in the fight other than some crowd pleasing superman punches but Fall, although in control didn’t, cause too much damage.
In the earlier Semi Final bouts both eventual finalists had fairly straightforward routes to the main event . Mcvittie submitted Scott Jansen by guillotine choke in just 21 seconds after an awesome judo throw. Contender Asia star Sean Wright was fancied by many to take the tournament but unfortunately broke his leg in just thirteen seconds when Fall checked a powerful low kick. We wish Sean a speedy recovery and hope to see him in action again soon.
The Co main event Scotland’s James Doolan (10-5-2) faced the highly regarded Spanish prospect David Aranda (6-0). Doolan was looking to get back to winning ways following defeat to Findland’s Sirwan Kakai on Super Challenge and consecutive draws with UFC bound Vaughan Lee and Michael Hammersmid. Unfortunately for Thaison it wasn’t to be as he lost by Rear naked choke in the fourth round. The fight to that point had been a tactical battle with Doolan making Aranda carry his weight against the cage for much of the fight.
In domestic battle to crown the nations number one welterweight and earn a title shot in the 77KG division, D Units John Quinn (8-1-1) faced Fifer Stevie “Fucking” Ray (6-2) in a much anticipated encounter. Ray recently defeated Quinn’s teammate Scott Ward at SFC in a phenomenal fight in which he showed amazing heart against a highly favoured opponent. Ray was again the underdog and again shocked the Dinky Ninja’s by taking out Quinn in 57 seconds of the first round. Both fighters started fast and looked dangerous but following a brief knockdown Ray seemed a second ahead of Quinn and finished with hard shots to the fallen Quinn. Ray continues to impress and with current form could very well be the first Scotsman to reach the UFC.
Amongst the many highlights Brian Hislop dismantled his opponent in a decisive first round stoppage against Sham Haque. Donni Miller showed a tight submission game, finishing his fight by triangle at the second attempt following being slammed out of the first and journeyman Olivier Pastor dented John Cullen’s record with an early stoppage. Allan Johnston continued to impress earning a first round submission by guillotine over the experienced Chris Carmichael following some nice ground and pound.
On Top returns in February which gives us plenty of time to debate who should be on the card. With all three titles heading to the continent it would be great to see some home grown talent challenge for the straps. Ray has earned a rematch with Musoke and McVeigh v Aranda would be a fantastic headliner. Whatever they do, with the level of competition and production values On Top have demonstrated to date in their short history it’s clear that you shouldn’t miss it!
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Full Results
On Top Lightweight 4 Man Tournament for Vacant On Top Bantamweight Title
(Semi Final) Pro Lightweight – Scott Jansen (Keddles (England)) V Bobby McVittie (Team Viper)
Winner - Bobby McVittie - Submission (Guillotine) 21seconds of round 1
(Semi Final) Pro Lightweight – Sean Wright (DNFT – Griphouse) V Mamour Fall (Snake Team (France))
Winner - Mamour Fall -TKO 13 Seconds of round 1
(Final)
Winner and On Top Lightweight Champion – Marmour Fall - majority decision after 3 rounds
Vacant On Top Bantamweight Title
Pro Bantamweight James Doolan (DNFT – Griphouse) v David Aranda (MMA Barcelona(Spain))
Winner –And On Top Bantamweight Champion - David Aranda – submission (Rear naked Choke) round 4
Pro Welterweight John Quinn (DNFT – D Unit) V Steven Ray (Edge MMA)
Winner – Steven Ray – KO – 57 Seconds of round 1
Pro Flyweight – Brian Hislop (DNFT-Griphouse) V Shamsul Haque (Fighting Fit(England))
Winner – Brian Hislop – TKO (GnP) 2.11 of round 1
Pro Featherweight John Cullen (DNFT – D Unit) V Olivier Pastor (FTT (France))
Winner – Olivier Pastor – KO – 54 seconds of round 1
Pro Lightweight Martin Delaney (DNFT – Lanark MMA) V Alex Della Costa (FTT (France))
Winner – Martin Delaney – TKO (GnP) 1.56 of round 2
Pro Welterweight Alan Johnston (DNFT – D Unit) V Chris Carmichael (Team Viper)
Winner – Alan Johnston – Submission (Guillotine) 3.07 of round 1
Pro Heavyweight Rab Truesdale (Hostile Territory) V Kris Gordon (Granite City Grapplers)
Winner – Rab Truesdale – TKO (GnP) round 2
Pro Featherweight Doni Miller (DNFT-Griphouse) V Souk Kampaseth (Team Pythagore(France))
Winner – Doni Miller – Submission (Triangle Choke) 2.12 seconds of round 1
Pro Catchweight (73KG) Adam Stevenson (Hostile Territory) V Michael Doyle (EFR)
Winner – Adam Stevenson – Submission (Armbar) 2.25 of round 1
The MMA Show KO / TKO of the night: Steven Ray
The MMA Show Submission of the night: Bobby McVittie
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