MEET THE TEAM

DIRECTOR - Carl is the owner and founder of Manchester Top Team, Manchester's premier mixed martial arts gym. In 2020, Carl opened up the doors of Manchester Top Team to support vulnerable and at-risk young people to support engagement in education.

DIRECTOR - Andrew holds a Level 2 certificate in Youth Work Practice. He also has 20 years experience in mixed martial arts. Combining his passion for mixed martial arts and youth work, he co-founded MTT youth project.

TA/COACH - Ellis has 10 years experience as an amateur boxer and experience as a sports coach. He currently works with students who require 1:1 support.

COACH - Malachi specialises in striking and is the UKFC Grand Prix champion. He maintains an amateur record of 6-0 and made his professional debut in 2022.

COACH - Denis has six years of combat experience and specialises in Jui-Jitsu and grappling. He is the UKFC champion and pro debut in 2023. 

COACH - Callum has been training and competing in mixed martial arts since the age of 4, specialising in Thai Boxing. He holds an amateur record of 5-1 and made his professional debut in 2022. He also claimed the award for Fight of the Year 2022.

COACH - Dane has been boxing since the age of 9. With an impressive 12 years experience and multiple amateur boxing titles, he entered the world of MMA. In 2022 he built up an MMA record of 3-0 and specialises in striking.