Today on EFC Today we take a look at the top 10 fighters in the hotly contested HW Division, where the top 10 has a max rank of 30 and is a deadly mix of 9 elite level veterans and 1 talented newcomer.

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


*=includes champ




1.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1150509
Cosmas Athanas
Coach: Black Santa
Camp: Team Ochocinco
Alliance: DBA
Nationality: Greek
Rank: 9
Record: 69-42
Cosmas Athanas is Wrestler, a 4.5 year veteran of EFC HW and 3-title EFC champion. He has been top contender 5 times and held the belt on 3 separate occasions. Last reset he was able to defeat Gifford Martel by SD to take the belt. An experienced veteran with an iron chin and a crushing wrestling game, it will take a strong contender to take the belt from Cosmas Athanas.


2.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1147720
Gifford Martel
Coach: Tok
Camp: Tok Striking Camp
Alliance: SFL
Nationality: French
Rank: 2
Record: 54-29
Gifford Martel is a striker and a 10-title EFC champ. He has been with the EFC for 3.5 years and held the belt on 3 separate occasions. In his last fight he lost the belt in an SD to Cosmos Athanas when attempting his 6th title defense, but Gifford Martel remains an elite fighter in the title picture at Heavyweight.


3.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1158067
Dustin "Easter Surprise" Barber
Coach: Migrantworkers
Camp: Migrantworkers
Alliance: DBA
Nationality: American
Rank: 7
Record: 27-10
Dustin "Easter Surprise" Barber is a NADA Jiu Jitsu champion who made the transition to MMA. He has done well in this pursiut, Signing to the EFC 2 years ago and working his way up to 4 title wins. On his last outing he was defeated in his second title shot in an SD loss to Gifford Martel. However, Dustin "Easter Surprise" Barber remains one of the top fighters in the heavyweight title picture.


4.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1147597
Miko Szymanski
Coach: Little Boy FC
Camp: Chubby
Alliance: CC
Nationality: Polish
Rank: 8
Record: 42-26
Miko Szymanski is a striker, a 2-year veteran of EFC HW and a 2-title EFC champ. He was up for a second title shot against Gifford Martel recently but was defeated by SD. Since then he has established a UD win over Rene Lacerda as he works to build up another title run.


5.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1154189
Gabriel "Big Poppa Pump" Lombard
Coach: Ehrod
Camp: Dead Rabbits
Alliance: TC
Nationality: American
Rank: 12
Record: 39-23
Gabriel "Big Poppa Pump" Lombard is an American professional wrestler and a 3-year veteran of the EFC HW division. He has won 2 EFC titles and been top contender 3 times. After being defeated by UD in his most recent title shot against Dustin "Easter Surprise" Barber he is working to build up a new run at the title, and scored a submission win over Antonio Reyes in his last outing.


6.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1146923
Hector Santos
Coach: MMA Phreak
Camp: Phreak MMA
Alliance: TC
Country: Brazillian
Rank: 16
Record: 57-33
Hector Santos is a boxer, a 5-title EFC champ, and a 5-year veteran of the EFC HW division. He has been top contender twice, on his second attempt he won the belt from Gifford Martel and held it for 4 defenses before a submission loss to Antonio Reyes. Hector Santos continues to fight with top competition, and has an SD win over Len Blake as he works to build a new run at the title.


7.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1148748
Russ Edwards
Coach: Fedor Mcgeeno
Camp: Dynamo Training
Alliance: TC
Nationality: Canadian
Rank: 18
Record: 41-25
Russ Edwards is a striker, a 4.5 year veteran of EFC heavyweight, and a former EFC champion. He has been top contender 6 times, but was shut down in all but 1 of those runs, winning the belt in an SD over Rodrigo "Napalm" Scorza. He lost the belt the following month in an SD to the current champ, Cosmas Athanas. Russ Edwards is currently riding a 3-fight winning streak and is driven by a desire for revenge against Cosmas, making him a likely contender to challenge for the belt again soon.


8.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1147213
Kevin Rhee
Coach: Ippo4ever
Camp: Itagaki Gym
Alliance: DBA
Nationality: Korean
Rank: 19 (^23)
Record: 79-46
Kevin Rhee is a jj fighter, a former Preliator champ and a 4.5 year veteran of EFC HW. He has been top contender twice, but is still working for his first EFC championship win. Most recently he was shut down in a KO loss to Gabriel "Big Poppa Pump" Lombard. Since that loss he has been working to improve his game and climb the ranks again, winning 8 of his next 11 fights.


9.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1147053
Antonio Reyes
Coach: RoLe
Camp: Philly Dawgz 3
Alliance: SFL
Nationality: Cuban
Rank: 26
Record: 45-31
Antonio Reyes is a wrestler and a 2-title EFC champ who has been ith EFC HW for 3 years. He has been top contender 3 times, most recently winnin gthe belt from Gabrial "Big Poppa Pump" Lombard before losing it to Dustin "Easter Surprise" Barber. Antonio Reyes has continued to fight elite competition since losing the title as he works to build up a new run.


10.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1155918
Andres Lara
Coach: Wocker
Camp: Missile Crisis
Alliance: TLCS
Nationality: Cuban
Rank: 30
Record: 25-11
Andres Lara is a boxer, a 2-time Preliator champ, and a newer fighter to the EFC. After dropping his first bout by UD he was able to win his next 3 fights, putting him into the top 10 and making Andres Lara a likely contender to get his first EFC title shot soon.

Awesome. Glad I got in as the Champ. This is a super stacked division and has been that way for some time. Great write up as always blim.

Oh and Russ Edwards will need more than desire to take Cosmas' belt. 😁

Yeah congrats santa on taking the belt from gifford, this division has a high level with your fighter, wock and fedor guys and mig special recruit among other !

Today on EFC Today we take a look at the top 10 fighters in the LW Division, where TLCS, DBA, and TC fight for top numbers in the top 10 but THC holds the belt with a new champ.

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


*=includes champ




1.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1152349
Walt Smith
Coach: Ro
Camp: Team RO
Alliance: THC
Nationality: American
Rank: 4
Record: 60-31
Walt Smith is a striker, nearly a 4-year EFC veteran and a 4-title EFC champ. He has been top contender 4 times and held the belt on 3 separate occasions, most recently scoring a round 2 TKO victory over Yinon "Bow Down" Baumann to secure the title. An experienced veteran with KO power, it will take a strong contender to take the belt from Walt Smith.


2.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1152042
Yinon "Bow Down" Baumann
Coach: Ampman
Camp: Crazy KO Camp
Alliance: TLCS
Nationality: Israeli
Rank: 9
Record: 70-58
Yinon "Bow Down" Baumann is a striker, a 5-year veteran of EFC LW, and a 5-title EFC champ. He has been top contender 3 times and held the belt twice, most recently winning it from Richard "Red Rocket" Collins and defending once before losing the belt to Walt Smith. He has fought Walt Smith several times in the past including a successful title defence on his first time with the belt, with this loss Walt Smith is up by 1 in this ongoing rivalry of champions.


3.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1146620
Beau Cox
Coach: MMA Phreak
Camp: Phreak MMA
Alliance: TC
Nationality: Canadian
Rank: 14
Record: 54-33
Beau Cox is a boxer and a 5.5 year veteran of EFC LW. He is a 4-title EFC champ and a 3-time top contender. Most recently he won the title from Walt Smith and lost it in an SD to Bao Jian, and is working to rebuild a new run at the title.


4.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1149173
Aliya Yussupov
Coach: MMA Phreak
Camp: Red Heat
Alliance: TC
Nationality: Kazakhstan
Rank: 17
Record: 35-17
Aliya Yussupov is a jj fighter and a 3-title EFC champ. He has been with the EFC for nearly 3 years and held the title on 2 separate occasions. Most recently he won the belt from Bao Jiang then lost it in a UD to Richard "Red Rocket" Collins.


5.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1149965
Enrique "Sunshine Kid" Ruiz
Coach: Black Santa
Camp: Team Ochocinco
Alliance: DBA
Nationality: Mexican
Rank: 20
Record: 66-47
Enrique "Sunshine Kid" Ruiz is a wrestler, a 5-title EFC champ, and a 4-year veteran of EFC LW. He has been top contender 3 times and held the belt on 2 separate occasions. He was shut down on his most recent title shot in a KO loss to Beau Cox, but is currently on a 2-fight winning streak, making Enrique "Sunshine Kid" Ruiz a likely contender to challenge for the belt again soon.


6.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1150435
Bao Jiang
Coach: Chubby
Camp: Little Boy FC
Alliance: CC
Country: Hong Kong
Rank: 23
Record: 27-15
Bao Jiang is a striker, a 1-title EFC champ, and a 2-year veteran of EFC LW. He won the belt recently from Beau Cox then lost it to Aliya Yussupov. Since that title loss Bao Jiang has won 3 of his next 4 fights, and is currently on a 2-fight winning streak, making him a likely contender to challenge for the belt again soon.


7.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1147688
Richard "Red Rocket" Collins
Coach: Black Santa
Camp: Team Ochocinco
Alliance: DBA
Nationality: Canadian
Rank: 40
Record: 82-64
Richard "Red Rocket" Collins is a wrestler and a 6.5 year veteran of EFC LW. He is a 3-title champion who has held the belt twice and been top contender 3 times. Most recently he won the belt from Aliya Yussupov and defended once before losing it to Yinon "Boy Down" Baumann. Since that loss he continues to battle with top-level competition as he works to make another run at the title.


8.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1158148
Deividas Venskus
Coach: Klok
Camp: BH Sluggers
Alliance: TLCS
Nationality: Lithuania
Rank: 65
Record: 24-12
Deividas Venskus is a wrestler and a former Preliator champ swho is still working toward his first EFC title win. He is nearing the end of his firt year with the EFC. He had 1 title shot but was shut down in a UD loss to Richard "Red Rocket" Collins. Since that shot he has won 2 of his next 3 fights as he works to build up a new run at the title.


9.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1155944
Fabi Kozlov
Coach: Ippo4ever
Camp: Itagaki Gym
Alliance: DBA
Nationality: Russian
Rank: 66
Record: 34-21
Fabi Kozlov is a jj fighter and newer fighter to the EFC LW division. After dropping his first fight to Kirk wilson he won his next 2 and received a title shot against Yinon "Bow Down" Baumann. He was shut down on that shot but won his next outing by SD as he works to build up a new streak.


10.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1151181
Miguel "Urine Sampler" Navarro
Coach: Wocker
Camp: Missile Crisis
Alliance: TLCS
Nationality: Cuban
Rank: 89
Record: 48-34
Miguel "Urine Sampler" Navarro is a boxer, a 4-title EFC champ and a 5-year veteran of the EFC LW division. He has been top contender 6 times and held the belt on 4 separate occasions. He is currently on a 3-fight winning streak, making Miguel "Urine Sampler" Navarro a likely contender to challenge for the belt again soon.

This time on EFC Today we take a look at the top 10 fighters in the WW Division, where TLCS holds the top 10 lead with a new champ but a strong range of alliances is present, and 2 Greco-Roman National champs have begun a rivalry that may shape the division.

Alliance Totals
CC: 2
TLCS 3*
DBA: 2
THC: 1
TC: 1
SFL: 1


*=includes champ




1.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1157099
Douglas Spalding
Coach: Klok
Camp: Kiflas Camp
Alliance: TLCS
Nationality: Scottish
Rank: 32
Record: 37-23
Douglas Spalding is a striker and a 3-year veteran of the EFC WW division. He just won the title for the first time, defeating Alex Bang by KO and bringng hiscurrent win streak to 6. An experienced veteran with proven finishing power, it will take a strong contender to take the belt from Douglas Spalding.


2.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1152384
Tra "Trouble Maker" Robinson
Coach: Ehrod
Camp: Dead Rabbits
Alliance: TC
Nationality: Canadian
Rank: 2
Record: 73-32
Tra "Trouble Maker" Robinson is a striker, an 8-year veteran of EFC WW, and an 18 title EFC champ. He has held the belt on 5 sepatrate occasions, winning the championship on all but his first title shot. Most recently he defended 3 times before losing an SD to David Tve, and has gone 1-1 as he works to build up another winning streak at WW.


3.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1150842
Hisashi "Komarimashita" Ueshima
Coach: Chubby
Camp: Little Boy FC
Alliance: CC
Nationality: Japanese
Rank: 12
Record: 35-21
Hisashi "Komarimashita" Ueshima is a striker and a 1.5 year veteran of EFC WW. He won the title recently, defeating David Tve by UD, but was defeated on his first defence in a UD loss to Alex Bang. Since that loss he has gone 1-1 as he works to build up a new winning streak, defeating Tra "Troublemaker" Robinson before a loss to Eduard "The Greconator" Gharibian.


4.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1149955
Alex Bang
Coach: Ippo4ever
Camp: Itagaki Gym
Alliance: DBA
Nationality: Korean
Rank: 19
Record: 76-42
Alex Bang is a JJ fighter, a 7-year veteran of EFC WW, and a 7-title EFC champ. He has held the belt on 4 separate ocasions and been top contender 7 times. Most recently he won the belt from Hisashi "Komarimashita" Ueshima and defended once before losing the belt to Doughlas Spalding last reset. A crafty veteran and a multiple champ, Alex looks to regroup and get another shot at the new champ in short order.


5.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1164353
Akmal "The Wall Installer" Rachman
Coach: Ippo4ever
Camp: Miyata Gym
Alliance: DBA
Nationality: Singapore
Rank: 34
Record: 21-5
Akmal "The Wall Installer" Rachman is a Greco Roman National champ who transitioned to MMA. He has done well so far in his MMA career, scoring an impressive record and a Preliator title before joining the EFC. He has gone 4-1 in his first 5 EFC fights, and is currently on a 2-fight winning streak, making Akmal "The Wall Installer" Rachman a likely contender to challenge for the belt soon.


6.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1162978
Eduard "the Greconator" Gharibian
Coach: BlimBlapZing
Camp: Bone Machine
Alliance: SFL
Country: Armenia
Rank: 39
Record: 31-16
Eduard "the Greconator" Gharibian is another Greco-roman national champion who has come to MMA. He has been with the EFC for 2.5 years, won an EFC title from Alex Bang but was defeated by Heiko "The Doctor" Akker on his first defence, and has been top contender 3 times. He has fought the other Greco champ, Akmal "The Wall Installer" Rachman once and was defeated by SD, but vows to win the next time they meet in the cage. He is currently on a 2-fight winning streak, making him a likely contender to challenge for the belt again soon.


7.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1160881
Sal Hart
Coach: MFP
Camp: ProPayne
Alliance: TLCS
Nationality: Canadian
Rank: 43
Record: 24-9
Sal Hart is a grappler, a 2-time Preliator champ, and a newer fighter to EFC WW. He put in an impressive showing in his first fight with the EFC, defeating Ryan Paang by first round KO.

8.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1159749
Marty "Fartin" Martin
Coach: MFP
Camp: ProPayne
Alliance: TLCS
Nationality: Canadian
Rank: 68
Record: 25-13
Marty "Fartin" Martin is a 3-time Preliator champ and another newer fighter to EFC WW. He won his first 2 fights after signing by subission, making him a contender for a possible early title shot in the EFC.


9.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1149619
Chael "The Hitman" Hudson
Coach: ATTBoxer
Camp: Granite Boxing
Alliance: CC
Nationality: American
Rank: 89
Record: 66-45
Chael "The Hitman" Hudson is a boxer, a 7-year veteran of the EFC, and a 2-division EFC hamp, with 1 title win at MW and 5 at WW. He has been top contender 6 times and held EFC belts on 2 separate ocasions. He is currently working to build a new run at the title, but just had a 2-fight winning streak snapped in an SD loss to Butch Day.

10.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1161320
Dalton "Head Like A Penis" Walton
Coach: Camp Intimidation
Camp: Camp Intimidation
Alliance: THC
Nationality: American
Rank: 134
Record: 22-16
Dalton "Head Like A Penis" Walton is a striker and a newer fighter to the EFC with just 2 fights in the org. He dropped his first match by UD to Eduard "The Greconator" Gharibian, but won his next fight against Sezim Paizullaeff by first round submission. Dalton "Head Like A Penis" Walton remains a fighter to watch at WW as his skills and experience grow.

This time on EFC Today we take a look at the top 10 fighters in the MW Division, where TLCS holds the top 10 in numbers but TC and THC are coming up close behind, and a dominant THC champ holds the belt.

Alliance Totals

TLCS 4
DBA: 1
THC: 2*
TC: 2
Unaffiliated: 1


*=includes champ




1.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1151467
Carlos Guerra
Coach: Ro
Camp: Team Ro
Alliance: THC
Nationality: American
Rank: 1
Record: 85-56
Carlos Guerra is a striker and a 15-time EFC MW champ. He is a 7-year veteran of EFC middleweight, has held the belt on 5 separate occasions, and is the current pound for pound #1 fighter in the game. Most recently he won the belt from Mirsad Koroman and just won his third defence, against Christian Bircher by KO. An experienced veteran and dominant champion, it will take a strong contender to take the belt from Carlos Guerra.


2.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1157119
Hyeonjoon Hwang
Coach: Ippo4ever
Camp: Itagaki Gym
Alliance: DBA
Nationality: Korean
Rank: 14
Record: 55-31
Hyeonjoon Hwang is a jj fighter, a 2-title EFC champ, and a 4-year veteran of EFC MW. He has been top contender 6 times and held the belt on 2 separate occations. Most recently he had a title shot against current champ Carlos Guerra, but was shut down on that attempt by 3rd round TKO. He won his firt fight back in a UD victory over Vinnie Coleman as he works to build up a new streak.


3.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1152212
Vinnie Coleman
Coach: Trite
Camp: Who Knew
Alliance: THC
Nationality: American
Rank: 16
Record: 48-31
Vinnie Coleman is a wrestler and a nearly 5 year veteran of EFC MW. He has won 3 EFC titles and been top contender 4 times. Most recently he was up for a shot against current champ Carlos Guerra, but was defeated by UD In that attempt. Since then he is 1-1 as he works to build up a new streak at MW.


4.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1156949
Dunmore Logan
Coach: Grapple420
Camp: Sick Puppy MMA
Alliance: TC
Nationality: Scottish
Rank: 18
Record: 28-12
Dunmore Logan is a 4-time Prel champ and newer fighter with to the EFC, with just 3 fights in the org. He won his first 3 EFC fights in impression fashion, proving he can live up to the hype and making Dunmore Logan a likely contender to fight for the title in short order.


5.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1150883
Rube "Not Happy" Powers
Coach: ?
Camp: Sanda Army
Alliance: Unaffiliated
Nationality: American
Rank: 32
Record: 57-59
Rube "Not Happy" Powers is a JJ fighter and a 4-year veteran of EFC MW. He is still working toward his first EFC title win. He has been top contender twice and got 2 shots, but was shut down in both by current champ Carlos Guerra. Rube "Not Happy" Powers is currently on a 3-fight winning streak, making him likely to get another rematch against Carlos soon.


6.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1156086
Esteban "Soul Calibur Pirate" Cervantes
Coach: DrinkDrankCrunk
Camp: Disgracedies
Alliance: TLCS
Country: Uraguay
Rank: 52
Record: 34-21
Esteban "Soul Calibur Pirate" Cervantes is a Wrestler, a 7-title Preliator champ, and a newer fighter to the EFC. He was shut down in his first fight in the org against Vinnie Coleman by submission, but chalks that up to EFC jitters and vows to be as dominant in the EFC as he was in Preliator.


7.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1151232
Antonio "Dont Call Me Penguin" Sanchez
Coach: DrinkDrankCrunk
Camp: DisGracedies
Alliance: TLCS
Nationality: Paraguay
Rank: 60
Record: 46-31
Antonio "Dont Call Me Penguin" Sanchez is a wrestler and a 3 time EFC champ. He has been with the EFC for 3 years, won the title on the first title shot he received from Vinnie Coleman and defeded twice before losing the title to Carlos Guerra. Since then he has been working to build up a new streak and challenge Guerra again.


8.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1158129
Christian Bircher
Coach: Klok
Camp: Kiflas Camp
Alliance: TLCS
Nationality: Bosnia
Rank: 65
Record: 28-17
Christian Bircher is a striker and a newer fighter to the EFC, with just 4 fights in the org. He won his firt 3 EFC fights, bringing his overal streak to 6 and winning an early title shot. He was shut down in that shot by Carlos Guerra, but is looking for his next fight to build up to title contention again.


9.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1158788
Tim Williams
Coach: Fedor McGeeno
Camp: Dynamo Training
Alliance: TC
Nationality: Canadian
Rank: 68
Record: 20-11
Tim Williams is a striker and a 2-title Preliator champ and newer fighter to the EFC. He was defeated by SD in his first fight out to the EFC, but will be a fighter to watch as his skills and experience grow.


10.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1153691
Yoichi "Turtleneck Soldier" Tsujimura
Coach: DrinkDrankCrunk
Camp: Sadaharu Oh Dojo
Alliance: TLCS
Nationality: Japanese
Rank: 69
Record: 39-25
Yoichi "Turtleneck Soldier" Tsujimura is a jj fighter and a 2-title EFC champ. He has been with the EFC close to 4 years and has been top contender 5 times. After being shut down in shots against Carlos Guerra and Misrad Koroman he is working to build up another run at the title.

nice! thanks for this post Blim!

Going to miss EFC today this week. Going through interview process on a new job, been keeping me busy doing code samples, etc. Hopefully be back on track next week.

This time on EFC Today we take a look at the top 10 fighters in the LHW Division, where TC and TLCS are locked in a struggle for control of the top 10, and many strong veterans vie for the belt.

Alliance Totals

TLCS 4
DBA: 1
THC: 1
TC: 4*


*=includes champ




1.
http://www.mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1156633
Alexander Petersen
Coach: Fedor Mcgeeno
Camp: Elite Training Facility
Alliance: TC
Nationality: Denmark
Rank: 47
Record: 44-30
Alexander Petersen is a striker, a 2-title EFC champ, and a 5-year veteran of EFC LHW. He has been top contender twice, but was shut down by Itagaki Gym's Hua Zhong on his first attempt. However he was able to build up a new title run and defeated Phil "Your Mom With" Wood to gain the title, then defended against Kwek "The Meteoroid" Shi. A crafty veteran with devastating power, it will take a strong contender to take the belt from Alexander Petersen.

2.
http://www.mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1155065
Dick "Picture" Sanders
Coach: Ampman
Camp: Crazy KO Camp
Alliance: TLCS
Nationality: UK
Rank: 13
Record: 81-71
Dick "Picture" Sanders is a striker and an 8-title EFC champ. He has been with the EFC for 8 years, has been top contender 3 times, and has held the belt on 3 separate ocasions. Most recently he won the belt from Lin "The Taipei Waterfall" Tngg and defended 5 times before a KO loss to Phil "Your Mom With" Wood. Since that loss he won his next fight against Hiroshi Akechi by Unanimous Decision as he works his way back to title contendership.


3.
http://www.mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1164069
Frank Townsend
Coach: MMAPhreak
Camp: Phreak MMA
Alliance: TC
Nationality: American
Rank: 17
Record: 23-9
Frank Townsend is a boxer, a 2-title Preliator champ, and a new fighter to the EFC. He is currently on a 5-fight winning streak, looking for his first EFC fight.


4.
http://www.mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1156908
Kwek "The Meteoroid" Shi
Coach: Ippo4Ever
Camp: Miyata Gym
Alliance: DBA
Nationality: Malaysia
Rank: 20
Record: 61-39
Kwek "The Meteoroid" Shi is a wrestler, a 1-time EFC champ, and a 1.5 year veteran of the EFC. He has been a perrenial top contender in his time with the org, becoming top contender 3 times already in his EFC run. Though he was shut down in his last 2 title shots against Dick "Picture" Sanders and last reset against Alexander Peterson, Kwek "The Meteoroid" Shi is a rising star in the EFC and expected to remain in the title picture for some time to come.


5.
http://www.mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1163474
Phil "Your Mom With" Wood
Coach: Grapple420
Camp: The KC Royals
Alliance: TC
Nationality: American
Rank: 26
Record: 41-22
Phil "Your Mom With" Wood is a Kickboxing Prospect and a 2-title EFC champ who has been with the EFC nearly 3 years. He has been top contender twice and held the belt each time, most recently winning the belt from Dick "Picture" Sanders before dropping his first defense by SD against Alexander Peterson. He was on the wrong side of the judges again his first fight out against Frank Townsend, but is beginning a new training camp and is confident he will get a new title run going soon.


6.
http://www.mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1167333
Garret "Arousal" Benson
Coach: Godfather
Camp: 859 Academy
Alliance: TLCS
Country: American
Rank: 36
Record: 24-10
Garret "Arousal" Benson is a Sambo prospect, a former Preliator champ, and a newer fighter to the EFC. After winning 2 out of his first 3 fights with the org, Garret "Arousal" Benson is looking like a strong contender who will live up his own hype, and a likely title challenger as his experience grows.


7.
http://www.mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1163298
Nils Hallman
Coach: Fedor McGeeno
Camp: Elite Training Facility
Alliance: TC
Nationality: Sweden
Rank: 49
Record: 23-12
Nils Hallman is a striker, a former Prel champion, and a newer fighter to the EFC. He has won 3 of his first 4 fights, making Nils Hallman a strong prospect to watch as he gains experience in the LHW division.


8.
http://www.mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1157461
Hiroshi Akechi
Coach: Trite
Camp: Over and Out
Alliance: THC
Nationality: Japanese
Rank: 75
Record: 30-19
Hiroshi Akechi is a jj fighter, a former EFC champ and a 1.5 year veteran of EFC LHW. He has had mixed results in recent fights against top 10 EFC LHWs, but should remain a force in the weight class as his experience grows.


9.
http://www.mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1163525
Julian Lupu
Coach: Klok
Camp: Turza Camp
Alliance: TLCS
Nationality: Romania
Rank: 144
Record: 21-12
Julian Lupu is a jj fighter, a 4-title Preliator champ, and a new fighter to the EFC, with just 1 fight in. He won his first fight out against Nils Hallman by UD, proving he can live up to his hype against the division elite.


10.
http://www.mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1158095
Lin "The Taipei Waterfall" Tngg
Coach: DrinkDrankCrunk
Camp: Sadaharu Oh Dojo
Alliance: TLCS
Nationality: Taiwan
Rank: 160
Record: 41-28
Lin "The Taipei Waterfall" Tngg is a jj fighter, a 1-title EFC champ, and a 3-year veteran of EFC LHW. He has been top contender 3 times, most recently losing the belt, then losing his next contender spot to Dick "Picture" Sanders. However, The Taipei Waterfall has held his own in an ongoing rivalry with Dick Picture, winning 3 out of their 5 bouts, including a KO win last reset.

Today on EFC Today we take a look at the top 10 fighters in the hotly contested HW Division, where a good mix of alliance fighters compete, but Josip Begovic has held an iron grip on the belt.

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


*=includes champ




1.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1158616
Josip Begovic
Coach: Klok
Camp: Kiflas Camp
Alliance: TLCS
Nationality: Bosnian
Rank: 1
Record: 68-28
Josip Begovic is a striker, a 5-year veteran of EFC HW, and a 19 time EFC champ. He has held the belt on 6 separate ocasions and is the current #1 pound for pound fighter in the game. After wins over Ralph Carson, Clarence Stevens, and Semyon Tareshcenko he is in training for his 4th title defense of this run. A dominant champion with wins over many top fighters, it will take a strong contender to take the belt from Josip Begovic.


2.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1160270
Ralph Carson
Coach: Grapple420
Camp: Sick Puppy MMA
Alliance: TC
Nationality: Scottish
Rank: 7
Record: 35-17
Ralph Carson is a wrestler, a 2-year veteran of EFC HW, and a 5-title EFC champ. He has been top contender 4 times and held the belt twice, most recently winning the belt from Noah "Captain SFL" Wilson and defending 3 times before losing it by SD to Josip Begovic.


3.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1161622
Manabu Barrio
Coach: The Captain
Camp: Bay Bombers
Alliance: SFL
Nationality: Brazillian
Rank: 8
Record: 58-32
Manabu Barrio is a wrestler, a 3-year EFC veteran, and a 4-title EFC champ. He has been top contender 4 times and held the belt on 4 serparate occasions. Most recently he was shut down in a title shot against Ralph Carson, and has gone 2-2 as he works to build up a new title run.


4.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1159068
Jozsef Katona
Coach: Klok
Camp: Kiflas Camp
Alliance: TLCS
Nationality: Hungary
Rank: 9
Record: 51-25
Jozsef Katona is a striker, a 5-year veteran of EFC HW, and a 3-title EFC champ. He has been top contender once, winning the belt from Manabu Barrio and defending twice before losing an SD to Ralph Carson. He is currently on a 3-fight winning streak, but sources say is unwilling to fight his teammate Josip Begovic for the title.


5.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1157068
Semyon Tereshchenko
Coach: MMA Phreak
Camp: Red Heat
Alliance: TC
Nationality: Russian
Rank: 15
Record: 34-15
Semyon Tereshchenko is a Jiu Jitsu fighter and a 3-year veteran of EFC HW. He has won 1 EFC title and has been top contender 3 times. He is looking to rebuild a new title run after getting shut down in his third title shot in a UD loss to Josip Begovic.


6.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1163461
Noah "Captain SFL" Wilson
Coach: Wankrupt
Camp: Brawl N Ground N Pound
Alliance: SFL
Country: New Zealand
Rank: 16
Record: 61-29
Noah "Captain SFL" Wilson is a wrestler who was recruited as a blue chip prospect. He has gone on to become a 2-title EFC champ and a 4-year veteran of EFC HW. Noah "Captain SFL" Wilson is curently on a 2-fight winning streak, making him a likely contender to challenge for the belt again soon.


7.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1162858
Curt "Neighborhood Dealer" Cross
Coach: Black Santa
Camp: Team Ochocinco
Alliance: DBA
Nationality: American
Rank: 24
Record: 46-32
Curt "Neighborhood Dealer" Cross is a former Preliator champ and a newer fighter to the EFC, with just 7 fights in the org. He proved he could live up to the hype early, winning his first 3 fights to earn a title shot against Ralph Carson. However, he was shut down in that attempt. Since then he has gone 2-1 as he builds experience and works to make a new run at the belt.


8.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1168088
Hector "Caderno da Morte" Gimenez
Coach: Tonester
Camp: Tap or Sleep
Alliance: DBA
Nationality: Brazillian
Rank: 30
Record: 26-10
Hector "Caderno da Morte" Gimenez is a barroom brawler and a newer fighter to sign to the EFC with just 13 fights in the org. He has won 8 of his first 13 EFC fights and is currently riding a 3-fight winning streak, making Hector "Caderno da Morte" Gimenez a likely contender to fight for the belt soon.


9.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1155863
Prommin "The Bully" Boonliang
Coach: Chubby
Camp: Fat Camp
Alliance: CC
Nationality: Thailand
Rank: 50
Record: 43-28
Prommin "The Bully" Boonliang is a striker and a 4-year EFC veteran who is still working for his first EFC belt. He has been top contender twice, but was shut down in those attempts by Josip Begovic and Manabu Barrio.


10.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1163568
Tarcisio Brito
Coach: Werewolf06
Camp: Team Werewolf
Alliance: Unaffiliated
Nationality: Brazillian
Rank: 59
Record: 20-8
Tarcisio Brito is a striker and a newer fighter to EFC HW, with just 7 fights in the org. After a rough start to his EFC career he has turned things around and is currently on a 2-fight winning streak.