insane that my guy made it into top 10 without a fight in the EFC!

Hes supposed to look like a damn ham and cheese loaf sandwich!

Today on EFC Today we take a look at the top 10 fighters in the LW Division, where TLCS has the top 3 spots locked up with a new champion, and SFL and DBA are working to catch up.


Alliance Totals:
CC: 1
SFL: 2
DBA: 2
TC: 1
TLCS: 4*

Unaffiliated: 1

*=includes champ


1.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1140263
Croyler "Southern Comfort" Fernandes
Coach: Ampman
Camp: Crazy KO Camp
Alliance: TLCS
Nationality: Brazillian
Rank: 15
Record: 81-61
Croyler "Southern Comfort" Fernandes is a striker and a long-time EFC LW vet with just over 8 years with the org. He has won 8 title fights in his time with the org, and is holding the belt for the third time after a KO win against Jose Pena to take the belt last reset. An experienced veteran and 3-time champ, it will take a strong contender to take the belt from Croyler "Southern Comfort" Fernandes.


2.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1137421
Jose Pena
Coach: Wocker
Camp: Missile Crisis
Alliance: TLCS
Nationality: Cuban
Rank: 9
Record: 53-39
Jose Pena is a boxer and 4-year veteran of the LW division. He has won 2 title fights in his time with the org. After struggling early on his style has come together in his last year with the org, winning 9 of his last 12 fights including holding the belt twice. He is looking to rebuild after losing the belt to Southern Comfort, but Jose Pena is a long-time vet who is very much reaching his peak, and should be a threat to the belt again soon.

3.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1145745
Kirk "Little Giant" Baker
Coach: GoodkidCC
Camp: Little Star
Alliance: TLCS
Nationality: Canadian
Rank: 19
Record: 53-33
Kirk "Little Giant" Baker is a wrestler and a 2-time EFC Lightweight champ. He is a 4-year veteran of the org and has become top contender 4 times. After being shut down on his first 3 title fights he was able to take the belt and defended once before losing it to Jose Pena. Since that loss he won his next fight out by KO, making him a strong contender to challenge for the belt again soon.


4.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1146784
Wilmer Blom
Coach: Fedor McGeeno
Camp: Elite Training Facility
Alliance: TC
Nationality: Swedish
Rank: 25
Wilmer Blom is a striker and a newer fighter to the LW division, with just 6 months in the org. He has lived up to the hype he signed with however, winning his first 4 fights and taking the title from Jose Pena. He was shut down in his first defence against Bao "The Tiger" Xie and dropped his next match by SD. However, Wilmer Blom is a young fighter who has already reached championship level and has not yet reached his peak. He should remain in the title picture at lightweight for some time to come.


5.
mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1142230
Addler Ritzel
Coach: Tok
Camp: Tok Striking Camp
Alliance: SFL
Nationality: German
Rank: 30
Addler Ritzel is a striker and a 4-year veteran of EFC LW. He has won 2 EFC titles in his time with the org, winning the title recently and defending once before being shut down by Chelo Sandoval on the next defence. He most recently had a 2-fight winning streak snapped in a KO loss to Kirk "Little Giant" Baker.


6.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1138619
Morgan "Piers Morgan" Pierce
Coach: BlimBlapZing
Camp: Exploding Heart Technique
Alliance: SFL
Nationality: American
Rank: 35
Record: 57-45
Morgan "Piers Morgan" Pierce is a striker and a 4-year veteran of EFC LW. He has been top contender 3 times but is still working toward his first championship win. Morgan "Piers Morgan" Pierce is a former Judge on America's Got Talent and a winner of Celebrity Apprentice.


7.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1142850
Bao "The Tiger" Xie
Coach: Ippo4ever
Camp: Kamogawa Gym
Alliance: DBA
Nationality: Chinese
Rank: 61
Record: 56-36
Bao "The Tiger" Xie is a judo fighter, a 2.5-year veteran of EFC LW and a 2-time EFC champ. He has held the belt on 2 separate ocasions, most recently winning the belt from Wilmer Bloom then losing it in an SD to Kirk "Little Giant" Baker. Since losing the title he has won 2 of his last 3, and is currently on a 2-fight winning streak.


8.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1142026
Chelo Sandoval
Coach: Tonester
Camp: Tap or Sleep
Alliance: DBA
Nationality: Mexican
rank: 76
Record: 39-27
Chelo Sandoval is a wrestler and a 3.5 year veteran of EFC LW. He has won 1 title fight in his time with LW and become top contender twice, all within his last year with the org. Most recently he was defeated in a title shot against Kirk "Little Giant" Baker, then won his next fight out by KO, making him a strong contender in the lightweight top 10.


9.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1145677
Jean "Billy Hill" Ray
Coach: Godfather
Camp: 859 Academy
Alliance: TLCS
Nationality: American
Rank: 77
Record: 26-16
Jean "Billy Hill" Ray is a JJ fighter, a former Prel champ, and a newer fighter to the EFC, with just 3 fights in the org. After an SD loss in his first fight he defeated Fernando Ramirez by sub before a UD loss to Bao "The Tiger" Xie. A young rising star in the division, Jean "Billy Hill" Ray is a top prospect to watch as his skills and experience grow in the EFC.

10.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1141851
Ed McGee
Coach: Turbo
camp: Turbos Toffees
Alliance: CC
Nationality: American
Rank: 99
Record: 28-18
Ed McGee is a boxer and a 2-year veteran of EFC LW. He has been top contender once, but is still working toward his first belt win. After a rough patch dropping matches against top fighters Hans "Prodigy" Peterson and Croyler "Southern Comfort" Fernandez, Ed McGee won his next fight out by KO, proving he belongs in the top 10 of the lightweight division.

Good work, as always Blim! Love reading these. It's something to look forward to, and a motive to be in the Top 10

Today on EFC Today we take a look at the top 10 fighters in the WW Division, where TLCS, DBA, and CC are fighting for top 10 control, and DBA has pulled into the lead with a new champ.


Alliance Totals:
CC: 2
DBA: 3*
TC: 1
TLCS: 3
Unaffiliated: 1

*=includes champ


1.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1141944
AJ "Prickish Smirk" Miller
Coach: Migrant
Camp: Migrantworkers
Alliance: DBA
Nationality: American
Rank: 20
Record: 58-45
AJ "Prickish Smirk" Miller is a JJ fighter who has been in the EFC for the past 2.5 years. He has been top contender twice, and on his secont shot at the title he won the belt in an SD over Chael "The Hitman" Hudson, bringing his current winning streak to 4. A talented champion with a slick submission game, it will take a strong contender to take the belt from AJ "Prickish Smirk" Miller.


2.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1149619
Chael "The Hitman" Hudson
Coach: ATTBoxer
Camp: Granite Boxing
Alliance: CC
Nationality: American
Rank: 6
Record: 35-15
Chael "The Hitman" Hudson is a boxer and a young contender at WW, with just 1 year in the EFC. He made good on the hype he was signed with, winning 10 of his first 12 fights in the EFC, including 5 title fights. Last reset he lost the belt in an SD to AJ "Prickish Smirk" Miller, but a talent like Chael "The Hitman" Hudson will be back to championship contender soon.


3.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1141969
Elix "Le Brouillard" Bouchard
Coach: MFP
Camp: ProPayne
Alliance: TLCS
Nationality: Canadian
Rank: 10
Record: 59-23
Elix "Le Brouillard" Bouchard is a JJ fighter and a 5-year veteran of the EFC WW Division. He has been a top WW fighter for most of that time, winning 8 title fights, becoming top contender 6 times, and holding the belt on 3 separate occasions. Since losing the belt to Chael Hudson he is on a 2-fight winning streak, making Elix "Le Brouillard" Bouchard a likely contender to challenge for the belt again soon.


4.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1144907
Jay "Indestructo" Barnes
Coach: Migrantworkers
Camp: Migrantworkers
Alliance: DBA
Nationality: American
Rank: 19
Jay "Indestructo" Barnes is a 2-year veteran of the EFC and a 2-title EFC champ. He has been top contender twice and on his second title shot was able to capture the belt from Bingwen Wu and defend once before losing it to Guy "NinjaBladin" Hayden. Jay "Indestructo" Barnes is currently on a 4 fight winning streak, making him a strong contender to fight for the belt. Sources say he will not fight his teammate AJ Miller despite his prickish smirk. Will he wait for another contender to take the belt? Will he move up and challenge the MW champ? Time will tell, but you can be sure where indestructo goes, exciting fights will follow.


5.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1148252
Guy "NinjaBladin" Hayden
Coach: MFP
Camp: ProPayne
Alliance: TLCS
Nationality: Canadian
Rank: 22
Guy "NinjaBladin" Hayden is a jj fighter, a 4.5 year veteran of EFC WW and 9 time EFC champ. He has been top contender 6 times with the EFC and has held the WW belt on 4 separate ocasions. He is working to rebuild after an SD loss to Chael "the Hitman" Hudson on his last title shot, but you can be sure a veteran like Guy "NinjaBladin" Hayden will be in the mix for the WW title for some time to come.


6.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1146908
Fritz Wright
Coach: Fedor McGeeno
Camp: Dynamo Training
Alliance: TC
Nationality: Canadian
Rank: 29
Record: 20-9
Fritz Wright is a 1-year EFC veteran who is still working toward his first EFC WW Belt. His last fight was his first title shot against Chael "The Hitman" Hudson but he was defeated in that attempt by TKO. However, Fritz Wright has done well so far in the EFC, winning 7 of his first 11 fights, and should be a fighter to watch for as his skills and experience grow.


7.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1143806
AJ Fields
Coach: Chubby
Camp: Little Boy FC
Alliance: CC
Nationality: American
Rank: 35
Record: 51-36
AJ Fields is a striker and a 2.5 year veteran of EFC WW who is still working toward his first belt win. He has been number 1 contender once, but was shut down in an SD against Guy "NinjaBladin" Hayden. He is currently coming off an SD win against Claude "Big Diesel" Lombardi as he works to build another streak.

8.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1147388
Croyler "Brazilian Amishman" Gimenez
Coach: Werewolf
Camp: Team Werewolf
Alliance: Unaffiliated
Nationality: Brazillian
rank: 43
Record: 35-19
Croyler "Brazilian Amishman" Gimenez is a striker and a 1.5 year veteran of WW who is still looking for his first championship win. He has begun to come into his own in his last year with the org, winning 8 of his last 12 fights against some of the best in the division


9.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1149955
Alex Bang
Coach: Ippo4ever
Camp: Itagaki Gym
Alliance: DBA
Nationality: Korean
Rank: 50
Record: 32-15
Alex Bang is a jiu jitsu fighter and a newer fighter to the EFC, with just 11 months in the org. He has done well as he gets used to the EFC competition, winning 7 of his first 11 fights in the org.


10.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1140666
Bingwen Wu
Coach: Wocker
camp: Chinese Youth
Alliance: TLCS
Nationality: Chinese
Rank: 63
Record: 51-30
Bingwen Wu is judo fighter, a 7 year veteran of EFC WW, and a 6-title EFC champ. He has been top contender 5 times and held the belt on 4 separate occasions. He is currently coming off a submission victory as he works to build another run at the title.

loving the write ups.

Today on EFC Today we take a look at the top 10 fighters in the MW Division, where alliance numbers are mixed and a basketball tournament winner holds the belt.

Alliance Breakdown
TLCS: 2
DBA: 2
SFL: 1
THC: 2*
TC: 2
Unaffiliated: 1

*=includes champ



1.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1149935
Jackson Cohen
Coach: Ro
Camp: Team RO
Alliance: THC
Nationality: American
Rank: 9
Record: 43-30
Jackson Cohen is a boxer and a 3-year veteran of EFC MW who just won his first EFC title, defeating Palo Garza by KO. He was no stranger to the division top 10, having built up to 2 prior title shots. A strong fighter who is just beginning to reach his peak, it will take a tough contender to take the belt from Jackson Cohen.


2.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1139582
Denys "Pro Russian" Mandyczewski
Coach: Yew
Camp: Anihilation
Alliance: Unaffiliated
Nationality: Ukrane
Rank: 3 (^11)
Record: 72-33
Denys "Pro Russian" Mandyczewski is a boxer who was a 2-year veteran looking for his first championship with the EFC last time we looked at MW. Since then he has scored 5 EFC title wins, holding the belt twice and becoming top contender 10 times. He is currently on a 2-fight winning streak, making Denys "Pro Russian" Mandyczewski a likely contender to challenge for the belt again soon.


3.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1144342
Juan Rojas
Coach: Wocker
Camp: Missle Crisis
Alliance: TLCS
Nationality: Cuban
Rank: 6
Record: 47-22
Juan Rojas is a boxer, a 2.5 year veteran of EFC MW, and a 9-title EFC champ. He has been top contender 3 times, and is currently on a 2-fight winning streak, making Juan Rojas a likely contender to challenge for the belt again soon.


4.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1141914
Duane "Bang Bang" Wilson
Coach: Black Santa
Camp: Team Ochocinco
Alliance: DBA
Nationality: Canadian
Rank: 7
Record: 80-53
Duane "Bang Bang" Wilson is a wrestler, nearly a 4 year veteran at EFC MW, and a 14 title EFC champion. He has been top contender 5 times and held the belt 3 separate times. Since a decision loss to Tyrone Colon on his 5th defense attempt he is working to rebuild a new run at the title, and is on a 1-fight winning streak.


5.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1141854
Beau Wolfe
Coach: MMAPhreak
Camp: Phreak MMA
Alliance: TC
Nationality: American
Rank: 14
Record: 50-27
Beau Wolfe is a boxer, a 5 year veteran of the EFC, and a 3-title EFC champ. He has been top contender 6 times and held the belt on 2 separate occasions. Since his last title shot against Tyron Colon he won an SD against Raul Mendez and lost an SD against Bernard "Bad Mannered" Masson as he works to build a new run at the belt.


6.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1144664
Dirk "18 KOs To Go" Gray
Coach: Black Santa
Camp: Team Ochocinco
Alliance: DBA
Nationality: Canadian
Rank: 22
Record: 70-47
Dirk "18 KOs to Go" Gray is a wrestler, a 4-year veteran of EFC MW, and a front runner in the 40 KOs competition. He is still working toward his first EFC belt win, but has been top contender 3 times.


7.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1142495
Dillon "McKay" Gosselin
Coach: Sethnacht
Camp: Justified Ancient Temple
Alliance: SFL
Nationality: Canadian
Rank: 29
Record: 24-13
Dillon "McKay" Gosselin is a striker and 3-year veteran of EFC MW who is still looking for his first championship win. He received a recent title shot but was shut down in an SD loss to Duane "Bang Bang" Wilson. Since that fight Dillon "McKay" Gosselin has won 2 of his next 3 fights as he works to build another run at the title.


8.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1146912
Bernard "Bad Mannered" Masson
Coach: Robo
Camp: Robos Dungeon
Alliance: THC
Nationality: French
Rank: 30
Record: 43-31
Bernard "Bad Mannered" Masson is a striker and a 3-year veteran of EFC MW who is still working toward his first belt win. He has been number 1 contender twice, but was shut down by Juan Rojas and Duane "Bang Bang" wilson in those attempts. He is currently riding a 2-fight winning streak, making Bernard "Bad Mannered" Masson a likely contender for the MW belt soon.


9.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1149521
Zeke Cannon
Coach: Fedor Mcgeeno
Camp: Dynamo Training
Alliance: TC
Nationality: American
Rank: 38
Record: 25-14
Zeke Cannon is a striker who has just over a year experience in the EFC at MW. He is still working toward his first belt win, but is currently riding a 3-fight winning streak, making him a top contender to challenge for the belt soon.


10.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1143751
Tyrone Colon
Coach: Ampman
Camp: Crazy KO Camp
Alliance: TLCS
Nationality: Canadian
Rank: 40
Record: 60-54
Tyrone Colon is a striker, a 2-title EFC champ, and a 2-year veteran of EFC MW. He won the Middleweight title from Duane "Bang Bang" Wilson and defended once before dropping to Palo "21 KOs to Go" Garza. He has established an SD win over Beau Wolfe as he works to make another run at the belt.

sweet first time having the belt in your write ups

Glad to see THC on top in a write up!

Today on EFC Today we are take a look at the top 10 fighters in the LHW Division, where the belt has swapped places frequently among many viable contenders, and where THC and SFL are fighting for highest numbers in the top 10 and TLCS just took the belt with a new champ.

Alliance Totals

THC 3
TC 1
TLCS 1*
DBA 1
SFL 3
Unaffiliated 1

* includes champ


(Apologies for the varying picture sizes, working to get the size just right, not quite complete yet)

1.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1149641
Skip Sanders
Coach: MFP
Camp: ProPayne
Alliance: TLCS
Nationality: American
Rank: 15
Record: 51-26
Skip Sanders is a jj fighter and a 5-year veteran of EFC LHW. He has been top contender 4 times, on his 4th and latest title shot he was able to win the belt, scoring a UD victory over Race "Battery Acid" Manning. A long-time veteran who is reaching his peak, it will take a strong contender to take the belt from Skip Sanders.


2.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1145537
Adam Grady
Coach: Oro
Camp: Minas Tirith
Alliance: Unaffiliated
Nationality: Irish
Rank: 1
Record: 57-33
Adam Grady is a wrestler, an 8-title EFC champ, and the current #1 ranked fighter. He is a 5-year veteran of the EFC, but all his title wins occurred recently as he won the title and held it for 7 months before being defeated by Race "Battery Acid" Manning. He was shut down in his next fight by Bif Berry, but Adam Grady remains a top fighter at LHW, who is eying another run at the title.


3.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1144927
Race "Battery Acid" Manning
Coach: TheCaptain
Camp: The Fighting 15th
Alliance: SFL
Nationality: American
Rank: 7
Record: 63-49
Race "Battery Acid" Manning is a striker and a nearly 6-year veteran of the EFC, who just secured his first title win recently, defeating Adam Gracy. He lost the belt in a decision against Skip Sanders the following reset, but is training up for a new fight and a new run at the LHW belt.


4.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1145729
Billy Steele
Coach: BlimBlapZing
Camp: Bone Machine
Alliance: SFL
Nationality: American
Rank: 11
Record: 27-13
Billy Steele is a wrestler, a 1-time EFC champ, and a 3-year veteran of the EFC. He has been top contender twice, but was shut down by Adam Grady on his most recent shot. He is currently on a 2-fight winning streak, making Billy Steele a strong contender to challenge for the belt again soon.


5.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1148723
Berthold "The Angler" Adenauer
Coach: Ippo4ever
Camp: Miyata Gym
Alliance: DBA
Nationality: German
Rank: 19
Record: 64-34
Berthold "The Angler" Adenauer is a wrestler, a 3-title EFC champ and a 6-year veteran of EFC LHW. He has been top contender 4 times, but was shut down by Adam Grady on his last 2 title outings. Since his last shot he is working to build a new run at the title, and is coming off a UD win against Jere Seppala.


6.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1152171
Leo Burri
Coach: Tok
Camp: Tok Striking Camp
Alliance: SFL
Nationality: Swiss
Rank: 27
Record: 29-12
Leo Burri is a striker, a 3-title EFC champ, and a 1.5-year veteran of EFC LHW. He has been top contender twice, but on his most recent title shot was shut down in a UD loss to Adam Grady. Since that loss he is working to rebuild a new run at the title.


7.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1147749
Patrick "Patty McFatty" Price
Coach: Robo
Camp: Robos Dungeon
Alliance: THC
Nationality: Canadian
Rank: 54
Record: 59-41
Patrick "Patty McFatty" Price is a striker and a 5-title EFC champ. He is a 4-year veteran of EFC LHW who has been top contender 5 times and held the belt on 3 separate ocasions. He is currently riding a 2-fight winning streak, making Patrick "Patty McFatty" Price a likely contender to fight for the belt again soon.


8.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1152425
Bif Berry
Coach: Ro
Camp: Team Ro
Alliance: THC
Nationality: American
Rank: 61
Record: 39-18
Bif Berry is a 5-time Preliator champion and a newer fighter to EFC LHW, with just 4 fights in the org. He has gone 2/2 in those fights, but his most recent fight resulted in a KO win over current #1 fighter Adam Grady.


9.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1152056
Jere Seppala
Coach: Fedor McGeeno
Camp: Elite Training Facility
Alliance: TC
Nationality: Finland
Rank: 62
Record: 20-11
Jere Seppala is a striker and a 3-time Preliator champion who has been with the EFC for 1.5 years. He just recently had a winning streak snapped in an SD loss to Berthold "The Angler" Adenauer, and is looking to build up a new run to get his first title shot.


10.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1150181
Takahiro "TNT" Tatsuko
Coach: DrinkDrankCrunk
Camp: Sadaharu Oh Dojo
Alliance: THC
Nationality: Japanese
Rank: 96
Record: 17-7
Takahiro "TNT" Tatsuko is a jj fighter, a 2-time Prel champ, and a new fighter to the EFC, with just 2 fights in the org. He was defeated in his first outing in a KO loss to Patrick "Patty McFatty" Price, but was able to score a submission victory in his second bout against Gilbert Wolfe.