This time on EFC today we take a look at the LW division, where SFL holds the numbers but TNG has 3 strong contenders in the top 5. American boxers hold several of the top 10 spots, but the rest consist of a variety of styles and nationalities, with a Sambo master facing some strong contender rubber matches to continue to defend the belt.

Alliance Totals
SFL 5*
TNG 2
THC 2
DBA 1
*=includes champ



1.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1439539
Sammy "Salami" Fulton
Coach: Chris Hansen
Camp: 15 and Under
Alliance: SFL
Nationality: American
Rank: 5
Record: 80-36
Sammy "Salami" Fulton is a Sambo fighter and a 15-title EFC champion. An overall 11 year MMA veteran with 7 years in the EFC, Fulton has seen it all and still considers himself in his MMA prime. An experienced elite fighter with a strong mix of KOs and submissions, it will take a powerful contender to take the belt from Fulton.


2.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1441814
Tyler "Sweet Dreams" Stephens
Coach: ATTBoxer
Camp: Granite Boxing
Alliance: TNG
Nationality: American
Rank: 10
Record: 41-15
Tyler "Sweet Dreams" Stephens is a boxer and a 7 title EFC champ with insane KO power and a platinum chin. He is a strong rival to current champ Sammy "Salami" Fulton, taking the belt from him by SD a year ago, but very recently losing their second fight by UD to begin Fulton's current run. Since that loss Stephens has been on a tear, scoring 2 UDs against the LW elite, ensuring that their third match will happen sooner than later, and most likely award the winner the gold.


3.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1439159
Duane Wheeler
Coach: ATTBoxer
Camp: Granite Boxing
Alliance: TNG
Nationality: American
Rank: 38
Record: 19-6
Duane Wheeler is another iron-fisted boxer from Granite boxing, a 12 year MMA veteran and 1 title EFC champ. Though injury has sidelined Wheeler thorugh some stretches in his career he has made waves since joining the EFC 1 year ago, winning 5 of his 6 fights and only dropping a loss to current champ Fulton.


4.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1439850
Shuji Toyoshima
Coach: Sly
Camp: Gi All Stars
Nationality: Japanese
Alliance: Thc
Rank: 43
Record: 50-33
Shuji Toyoshima is a judo fighter and a 2-title EFC champ, with proven ability to finish fights by both submission and KO. He is another fighter who has gone 1-1 against current champ Fulton, and is on a 3-fight winning streak, making Toyoshima a likely contender for a shot at gold. A reconing is coming soon to resolve this rivalry and determine who will be king of the LW division.

5.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1440676
Luthando Naidoo
Coach: Olir
Camp: The Sassy Leopards
Alliance: THC
Nationality: South African
Rank: 51
Record: 47-36
Luthando Naidoo is a striker with 11 years as a pro who is still working toward his first EFC belt. He has earned 5 title shots in 5 years with the org, but has been shut down in each. Naidoo is currently on a 1 fight winning streak as he works to climb the ladder into contention once again.


6.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1442729
Johnny "Cupcake" Tate
Coach: BlimBlapZing
Camp: Exploding Heart Technique
Alliance: SFL
Country: American
Rank: 52
Record: 37-24
Johnny "Cupcake" Tate is a boxer, a 2 title EFC champ, and an entry into the Securing the Border forum event. In 9 years as an MMA pro Tate has never won a fight by finish. However, he is on a 2-fight winning streak, looking for another crack at the LW belt, or to finally score that elusive finish win.


7.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1441013
Tatsuo "box" Kurohiko
Coach: Tok
Camp: Tok Striking Camp
Alliance: SFL
Nationality: Japanese
Rank: 73
Record: 25-20
Tatsuo "box" Kurohiko is a boxer and japanese transplant to the French Tok striking camp. Tatsuo is a former prel champ and recent transplant to the EFC org. He has lost his first 2 fights with the EFC, but continues to train to turn things around and begin to climb the LW ladder.


8.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1444556
Esed "Le Chef" Sidran
Coach: WCK
Camp: WCK Squad
Alliance: DBA
Nationality: Bosnian
Rank: 96
Record: 39-39
Esed "Le Chef" Sidran is a karate fighter with strong KO power and 7 years as an MMA professional. He is currently working to build new streaks and climb the EFC ladder, and is a prospect to watch out for as he continues to grow in the organization.

9.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_stats.php?id=1444994
Seriozha Fokin
Coach: BlimBlapZing
Camp: Bone Machine
Alliance: SFL
Nationality: Belarus
Rank: 183
Record: 15-10
Seriozha Fokin is a wrestler and 7 year MMA pro, with just a year in the EFC. He has broke even on wins and losses in his first year with the org, though he did earn a titleshot against Tyler "Sweet Dreams" stephens. Though Fokin was KOed on that attempt he is currently on a 2 fight winning streak in the org as he works to climb back up the lw ladder.


10.
http://mmarmy.com/fighter_display.php?id=1444292
Hector Correia
Coach: TC
Camp: The Butt Scooters
Alliance: SFL
Nationality: Brazillian
Rank: 191
Record: 14-10
Hector Correia is a jj fighter with 7 years as an MMA pro. He is another recent signer to the EFC with less than a year in the org. Hector is looking to rebuild after having a 2 fight winning streak snapped in a loss to Tyler "Sweet Dreams" Stephens.