Today on EFC Today we take a look at the top 10 fighters in the LW Division, in our new location in General Game discussion. Lightweight remains a tough division, with the bottom of the top 10 being rank 63 overall. Today Unchained has the top 3 spots secured, but DBA and TC are coming up close behind.


Alliance Totals:
THC: 3
Unchained: 3*
DBA 3
TLCS: 1

*=includes champ

1.
http://www.mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1127082
Ko "The Anchor" Heo
Coach: Ippo4ever
Camp: Takamura Gym
Alliance: Unchained
Nationality: Korean
Rank: 9
Record: 44-38
Ko "The Anchor" Heo is an Olympic Judoka who signed directly to preliator to begin his mma career. After a strong showing in 6 preliator fights he signed with the EFC, where he has remained a staple for the past 6 years. He has won 4 EFC title fights, most recently winning the belt from Alexander "Arnold" Drummond and defending twice to bring his overall current winning streak to 8. The Anchor is also the top finisher of the week, scoring 6 finishes in his last 10 fights. It will take a strong contender to take the belt from this Judo master.


2.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1116892
Alexander "Arnold" Drummond
Coach: Grapple420
Camp: Sick Puppy MMA
Alliance: Unchained
Nationality: Scottish
Rank: 3
Record: 50-30
Alexander "Arnold" Drummond has been with the EFC for 8 years. However, he just recently put everything together and went on a run, winning the belt and defending 6 times before losing the belt to Ko "The Anchor" Heo. After that loss he scored a SD victory against Charo "Tenochtitlan" Torres in the quest to challenge again.


3.
http://www.mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1118462
Denny "1st to 80" Berry
Coach: RoLe
Camp: Philly Dawgz 2
Alliance: Unchained
Nationality: American
Rank: 11 (^4)
Denny "1st to 80" Berry is a longtime veteran of the EFC, winner of 11 title fights with the org and 4 prel titles, in addition to winning the 80 win challenge tournament. He has become top contender in EFC LW 7 times and held the belt on 4 separate occasions. Most recently he was shut down on a title shot rubber match against Alexander "Arnold" Drummond, but has a SD win over Oscarito Silva in the quest to challenge again.


4.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1121704
Charo "Tenochtitlan" Torres
Coach: Pepster
Camp: Badass Inc
Alliance: THC
Nationality: Mexican
Rank: 13
Charo "Tenochtitlan" Torres is a younger fighter in the LW division with only 2 years with the org. However, he has made big waves in that time, holding the belt twice, winning 5 total EFC titles, and becoming top contender 4 times. He is working to rebuild after dropping his last 3 fights by decision including a title fight against Alexander "Arnold" Drummond. A young talented fighter who has not yet reached his peak, Charo "Tenochtitlan" Torres should remain in the LW title picture for a long time to come.




5.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1122806
Tra "Yogi" Riley
Coach: Godfather
Camp: 859 Academy
Alliance: TLCS
Nationality: American
Rank: 32
Tra "Yogi" Riley is a former Preliator champion who is nearing his first year with the EFC. In that time he has put in strong performances against the best in the division, becoming top contender once but getting shut down in the title shot in a UD loss to Ko "The Anchor" Heo. Since that loss he has scored a KO win over Antonio Correia as he works to build another streak.


6.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1117658
Barry "Little Mac" McCarthy
Coach: Black Santa
Camp: Team Ochocinco
Alliance: DBA
Nationality: American
Rank: 31
Record: 79-62
Barry "Little Mac" McCarthy is one of the smallest in the LW division, but has made big waves in his 5 years with the org, winning 5 EFC title fights and becoming top contender 5 times. Most recently he scored an SD win over Park "The Pheonix" Nam in the quest to get another title run together.


7.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1124106
Kyle "King of the Splits" Conroy
Coach: Matty
Camp: BH MMA Camp
Alliance: THC
Nationality: UK
Rank: 33
Record: 32-19
Kyle "King of the Splits" Conroy is a 2 time preliator champ and newer fighter to the EFC, but has made a big impact in his time there, winning his first 4 fights to score a title shot. After being shut down by sub in his shot against Ko "The Anchor" Heo this young rising star is looking to build up to another run.


8.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1120760
Vico "El Ladron" Padilla
Coach: Foul
Camp: Los Que Odian Fight Club
Alliance: DBA
Nationality: Mexican
rank: 45
Record: 32-20
Vico "El Ladron" Padilla is a newer fighter with only a year in the EFC, but has done very well since signing, winning 7 of his 8 fights with the org. His 1 EFC loss was his first title shot, an SD loss to Alexander "Arnold" Drummond. Since then he is on a 3-fight winning streak, making El Ladron a top contender to fight for the belt again soon.


9.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1123009
Clyde "On in its" Albright
Coach: Migrant
Camp: Migrantworkers
Alliance: DBA
Nationality: American
Rank: 53
Record: 36-23
Clyde "On in its" Albright is a 2-time preliator champion and recent addition to the EFC LW division, with less than a year with the org. He quickly built up a 3-fight winning streak and got a title shot, but was shut down by Alexander "Arnold" Drummond. Since then he has established an SD victory over Oscarito Silva as he works to build up to another title run.


10.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1121784
Oscarito Silva
Coach: Ro
camp: Team Ro
Alliance: THC
Nationality: Brazillian
Rank: 55
Record: 40-34
Oscarito Silva has been a staple of the LW division for the past 18 months, and in that time he has secured 1 title win and become top contender 3 times. He is working to rebuild after being shut down by decision in his last 3 outings, but Oscarito remains a top contender in the division and a tough fight for anyone at lightweight.

Yogi got overlooked. Last 5 fights he beat 8, 9, and 10. Lost to 1, and 6.

Added Yogi in, updated alliance totals. Sorry GF, don't know how I missed him in the list.

It's all good brother, love the write ups so I wanted in lol.

Great Job on these write ups.

BBZ = duce 2.0!!

This time on EFC Today we take a look at the top 10 fighters in the WW Division, where CC, TC, and DBA lead the top 10 in numbers and many young fighters have tasted early EFC gold. It is going to be a shootout among them for long-term dominance in the coming months.


Alliance totals in the top 10 are

2 CC
2 TC
1 TLCS
1 Unchained
1 SFL*
1 Unaffiliated
2 DBA

*=includes champ



1.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1121410
Grande "The Fascist" Assuncao
Coach: Olir
Camp: The Sassy Leopards
Alliance: SFL
Nationality: Brazillian
rank: 6
Record: 51-29
Grande "The Fascist" Assuncao has been with the EFC for 9 months, but has made a massive impact in the WW division in that time. After becoming number 1 contender once and being shut down by Geron Faucher, he rebuilt a new streak and was able to win the title from Tanawat "Tainted" Somporn. Since then he has defended 3 times by finish, and is looking like an unstoppable force in this division. It will take a strong contender to take the belt from the Fascist.


2.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1123976
Yuudai "War Boy" Terauchi
Coach: Chubby
Camp: Little Boy FC
Alliance: CC
Nationality: Japanese
Rank: 7
Record: 52-22
Yuudai "War Boy" Terauchi has been a strong contender at EFC WW for just over 3 years. He has won 7 title fights, held the belt on 4 separate occations, and been number 1 contender 5 times. He is looking to rebuild to a new title run after being shut down on his last 2 outings by Geron Faucher and Shane "Area 51" Allen. A dangerous multiple WW champion, War Boy should remain a top contender at WW for some time to come.


3.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1125596
Geron FaucherGeron Faucher
Coach: Fedor McGeeno
Camp: Dynamo Training
Alliance: TC
Nationality: French
Rank: 11
Record: 27-12
Geron Faucher is another newer fighter to the WW Division, with just under 2 years with the org. In his time at WW he has won 3 title fights, holding the belt both times he was able to become top contender. Since losing the belt to Tanawat "Tainted" Somporn he has won 3 of his last 4, and is currently on a 1 fight winning streak.


4.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1125717
Tanawat "Tainted" Somporn
Coach: Chubby
Camp: Little Boy FC
Alliance: CC
Nationality: Thailand
Rank: 19
Record: 25-12
Tanawat "Tainted" Somporn is a rising talent who has been with EFC WW for 1 year. He has already become top contender, won the belt, and defended once before losing to Grande "The Fascist" Assuncao. Since that loss he has scored 2 victories by finish as he works to challenge again.


5.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1129361
Billy "The Boss" Moss
Coach: MMAPhreak
camp: Phreak MMA West
Alliance: TC
Nationality: American
Rank: 20
Record: 40-27
Billy "The Boss" Moss is a Karate champion who decided to try his hand at MMA 7 years ago, signing straight into the Preliator Org. His career in that tie has shown he can be competitive in this new sport, as he signed with the EFC after a year in Preliator and won 3 EFC WW Title fights, holding the belt on 2 separate occasions. He has been number 1 WW contender 5 separate times. Since being shut down on his last 2 title runs by retired Metzengerstein fighter Arie Daalman he is working to challenge the new champ again, and is currently riding a 2 fight winning streak.



6.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1126254
Gor Boyadjian
Coach: Grapple420
Camp: Oil Check MMA
Nationality: Armenia
Alliance: Unchained
Rank: 27
Record: 24-11
Gor Boyadjian is a 2-time Preliator champion who just signed with the EFC and won his first fight with the org by submission to strikes. A young talent who will only get better, Gor Boyadjian is a fighter to watch in the WW division.


7.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1129310
Jason Hall
Coach: Gooodkid
Camp: Fat Tire Academy
Alliance: TLCS
Nationality: Canadian
Rank: 30
Record: 27-15
Jason Hall has been with EFC WW for a year and a half, and has won 1 title fight in that time. Since losing the belt to Yuudai "War Boy" Terauchi he is working to build up another run. Jason Hall is a young fighter who has not yet reached his peak, and should remain in the title picture for some time to come.


8.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1121408
Red Lynch
Coach: BFC
Camp: Boston Fight Club
Alliance: DBA
Nationality: American
Rank: 61
Record: 54-41
Red Lynch is another fighter who has been with the EFC for just over a year. He has become number 1 contender twice in his short time with the org but is still looking for his first title win. After being shut down by Grande "The Fascist" Assuncao on his last title shot, he won his next fight by first round submission as he looks to build up a new run.


9.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1120100
Fionn Redmond
Coach: MMR
Camp: MMR Fighting
Alliance: Unaffiliated
Nationality: Irish
Rank: 71
Record: 57-39
Fionn Redmond is a 5-year veteran of the EFC WW division with 1 belt win. He has become number 1 contender twice, and is looking to build a new run at the title after being shut down on his last 2 outings.


10.
mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1124056
Connor "The Ice Truck Killer" Lowe
Coach: Black Santa
Camp: Team Ochocinco
Alliance: DBA
Nationality: American
Rank: 74
Record: 48-40
Connor "The Ice Truck Killer" Lowe has been with the EFC for 1 year and is still working toward his first belt win. He became number 1 contender for the first time last reset on the back of a 5-fight winning streak, but was shut down by Grande "The Fascist" Assuncao. A veteran with strong results so far in the org, expect the Ice Truck Killer to rebuild stronger and challenge again.

Bfc mma is in DBA...not cc

Updated BFC Alliance and Alliance totals. Thanks.

Sweet writeups as always blim. I always check this thread.