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Probably one of the most exciting MMA fights set to enter the EFC Africa cage is the Welterweight bout between Tyron “The Rush” Rightford and Dino “The Lion” Bagattin. Dubbed the “Superfight” and will take place at EFC Africa 19 next week Friday (19th April) at Carnival City.
There is no doubt that this fight will be a stand up, bloody war and we cannot wait to see what the outcome is. We caught up with both Tyron and Dino ahead of fight night to see what they had to say about the fight and each other:
Full Name:
Tyron: Tyron Rightford
Dino: Dino Gerardo Bagattin
Nickname:
Tyron: The Rush
Dino: The Lion
Age:
Tyron: 28
Dino: 31
Hometown:
Tyron: Jhb (South)
Dino: Edenvale ‘The Vale’
Fight record:
Tyron: 4-1
Dino: 10-3
Submission of choice:
Tyron: Arm Bar
Dino: Knock his ass out
Gym:
Tyron: Legends Arena & boxing fitness
Dino: Smiths Gym
Sponsors:
Tyron: Ethoss , 180 uncaged , Rdg , Dunlop and Fighters Only Gear
Dino: GrRana, Giga Wear, Supremebeing and Jaded Ink
The fight that everyone is excited for has been signed for EFC 19 (Bagattin vs Rightford). What were your thoughts when the fight was brought up for you to sign?
Tyron: I asked for it so I was happy when it got the go ahead from Graeme (EFC Matchmaker).
Dino: Kind of knew it would happen when his camp started running their mouths off.
How do you think your opponent will approach this fight?
Tyron: Like he always does, stand and bang that’s what his strong point is.
Dino: Like all his other fights, waiting on his back foot.
There will without a doubt be some smack talk surrounding this fight. How will you deal with it when it comes your way?
Tyron: Smack talk is part of the game I’m actually a fan of smack talk, it hypes fights and gets fans excited. I just take it with a pinch of salt cause I’m usually the one starting the smack talk in the first place.
Dino: Talk is cheap, no point getting into a verbal spat. I’ll do my smacking come fight night.
Will you be changing anything up in your training for this fight?
Tyron: A few things here and there but no major changes were made for this fight. I just picked up where I left off after my fight against David Buirski.
Dino: Not much to change other than fighting to hurt him.
What do you think opponents weaknesses are?
Tyron: His ground game but don’t worry I’m not taking it down.
Dino: His chin. He reckons he knocks guys out and I take 20 punches to finish the fight. If he watches carefully, that’s 20 to every 4 or 5 thrown.
How do you think your opponent will come into the fight?
Tyron: He will come in ready. He is a professional athlete and has been in the business for a long time.
Dino: Arrogant and cocky but I’ll humble him come show time.
How do you see the fight finishing?
Tyron: By my right hand landing on his chin and putting him too sleep.
Dino: Someone is going sleep and it ain’t going to be me.
What are you looking forward to most in this fight?
Tyron: Everything about the fight gets me excited. I’m really hoping it’s a war that the fans will never forget.
Dino: Shutting his and his crew’s mouth
What can the fans expect on Fight night?
Tyron: They can expect a bloody war and at the end of it, my hand being raised once again.
Dino: Fireworks and the lions hand being raised. The lion always come to fight.
Any words for your opponents ahead of the fight?
Tyron: None. I’ll let my fists do all the talking on fight night.
Dino: “Tyron, I hope u like humble pie cause I’m gonna smash it in your face over and over and over again”.
Keep up to date with both these fighters on Twitter.
Follow Tyron Rightford here.
Follow Dino Bagttin here.
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