Today on EFC Today we take a look at the top 10 fighters in the LW division, where the French have taken over, with 3 fighters from France and 3 from Canada in the top 10. The division is varied, with a good mix of alliances and styles in the top 10, and the #1 fighter with the belt.
Alliance Totals
SFL 3*
TNG 2
CC 2
DBA 1
TLCS 1
None: 1
*=includes champ
1.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1357192Aldrich Firmin
Coach: Tok
Camp: Tok Striking Camp
Alliance: SFL
Nationality: French
Rank: 1
Record: 73-24
Aldrich Firmin is a Muay Thai Prospect, a 23-title EFC champ, and the #1 lb for lb fighter in the game. He has earned belts in both LW and WW, holding EFC championships 6 separate times and earning 9 EFC title shots between those weights. Aldrich is currently on a 6-fight overall winning streak, and defeated Lionel Figueroa of Fat Camp by UD this reset for his 2nd defense of his current belt. A 12 year veteran with the fastest feet in the game, it will take a strong contender to unseat Aldrich Firmin.
2.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1362684Lionel Figueroa
Coach: Chubby
Camp: Fat Camp
Alliance: CC
Nationality: Argentinian
Rank: 11
Record: 44-29
Lionel Figueroa is a MT fighter, a 2 title EFC champ, and a 9 year fight veteran. He has been in the EFC for one year, going 9-3, including 4 title fights, in his first 12 fights with the organization. He has held the belt on 2 separate occasions, most recently losing the belt in an SD to Gonzalo Ortiz of Hardcore Gym. Lionel is currently recovering after a UD Loss to current champ Aldrich Firmin for the title, but remains a young and exciting prospect in the LW Division.
3.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1360867Godfried Herbert
Coach: Zilkat
Camp: Running Death
Alliance: CC
Nationality: French
Rank: 37
Record: 60-46
Godfried Herbert is a boxer with a varied skillset with a 1-1 record against the current champ Aldrich Firmin. He has been with the EFC for 4 years, earning 1 belt over Aldrich before losing it in an SD to Lionel Figueroa. Godfried is currently on a 2 fight winning streak, making him a strong contender for a rubber match with Aldrich for the belt again soon.
4.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1354555Noah "Rocky Road" Lawson
Coach: The Captain
Camp: Bay Bombers
Nationality: American
Alliance: TNG
Rank: 46
Record: 73-49
Noah "Rocky Road" Lawson is a wrestler, a 4-fight EFC champ, and a 14 year fight veteran. He has held the belt on 2 separate occasions and earned 4 title shots in his long history with the EFC. He has defeated current champ Aldrich Firmin twice in the EFC, but is currently looking to rebuild a title run after having a 2-fight win streak snapped by Frankie "First Blood" Bernier of Brawl N Ground N Pound. Noah "Rocky Road" Lawson remains a strong top 10 contender and tough fight for anyone in the LW division.
5.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1362906Frankie "First Blood" Bernier
Coach: Wankrupt
Camp: Brawl N Ground N Pound
Alliance: SFL
Nationality: Canadian
Rank: 69
Record: 47-31
Frankie "First Blood" Bernier is a TKD Professional with a strong submission game and a 3-title Preliator champion with 9 years as an MMA Professional. He has earned 2 title shots in his 6 years with the EFC, but was shut down on both by Aldrich Firmin. Frankie is currently ona 2-fight winning streak, making him a strong contender to fight again soon for the LW belt.
6.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1360175Benz Ratree
Coach: DrinkDrankrunk
Camp: Sadaharu Oh Dojo
Alliance: TLCS
Country: Thailand
Rank: 80
Record: 27-15
Benz Ratree is a jj fighter and a 10 year fight veteran. He has been signed with the EFC for 2 years, but due to injury has had 9 fights so far in the organization. He has remained a promising prospect, going 7-2 in those fights. Benz has earned 1 title shot, but was shut down in a KO loss to Noah "Rocky Road" Lawson. However, since that loss Benz is on a 2-fight winning streak, making him a strong contender to fight for the title again soon.
7.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1359958Carvell Deforest
Coach: Tok
Camp: Tok Striking Camp
Alliance: SFL
Nationality: French
Rank: 90
Record: 55-35
Carvell Deforest is a TKD fighter, a 10 year fight veteran and a 6 title Shine champion. He has been in the EFC for 5 years and earned 5 title shots, but has been shut down in every attempt so far. However, Carvell is currently on a 2-fight winning streak, and will earn a title shot if Aldrich falls if he can continue his momentum in the LW division elite.
8.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1353442Gonzalo Ortiz
Coach: Wild Bill West?
Camp: Hardcore Gym
Alliance: None
Nationality: Venezuela
Rank: 96
Record: 47-35
Gonzalo Ortiz is a wrestler, a 1-title EFC champion, and a 14 year MMA veteran. He has spent 7 years in the EFC, but was shut down on 3 previous title shots. He was able to earn his first belt against Lionel Figueroa, but is currently looking to rebuild a new title run before retirment after a title loss to Zach Watson and a submisison loss to Johnny Howell of Five STar Gym on his last fight.
9.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1363318Matt "Pizza" Popham
Coach: Ben
Camp: Five Star Gym
Alliance: TNG
Nationality: Canadian
Rank: 101
Record: 68-40
Matt "Pizza" Popham is a sambo prospect, an 8 year fight veteran, and a 4 title preliator champion. He has been in the EFC for 4 years and earned 4 title shots, but has been shut down on each of those. 3 times by Aldrich Firmin and once by Len "Air Raid" Farmer of Granite Boxing. He is currently looking to establish a new title run after a loss to Aldrich by SD for the belt and a subsequent SD loss to Carvell Deforest. Matt "Pizza" Popham remains a young talent to watch in the LW division.
10.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1366704Bert Collins
Coach: Wiked Deuce Black Cats
Camp: Wiked Deuce Black Cats
Alliance: DBA
Nationality: Canadian
Rank: 115
Record: 33-17
Bert Collins is a Sambo fighter with 7 years as a pro and 1.5 years in the EFC. He has earned 1 title shot so far, but was shut down in a KO loss to Len "Air Raid" Farmer. He has seen mixed results in fights following that title shot, but Bert Collins remains a young talent to watch in the lW top 10.
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