With EFC 12 just around the corner, both Donavin Hawkey and
Tyron Rightford are fired up for their Middleweight clash. The two fighters
have taken to twitter to exchange pleasantries and a public interest in this
bout has since ensued. This however is fighting, and all the smack talk in the
world isn’t worth much come fight night. So, who will win this fight where it
really matters... in the Hexagon? Either way, we are in for a brutal encounter
between two warriors.
Donavin “Bam Bamz” Hawkey
Donavin Hawkey (20-7) who debuted in the EFC late last year
with a first round knockout of Yehia Akram Deghidy, will look to build upon his
Fight force legacy, a promotion which he dominated for a couple of years. With
a background in professional boxing, Hawkey has impeccable stand-up abilities,
though surprisingly, the fast majority of his victories have come via
submission, which highlights just how well versed Bam Bamz is on the ground. Hawkey
also has a wealth of fighting experience, having dabbled in professional
boxing, won and defended titles in MMA and fought some of the biggest names in
the country, including Rico Hattingh (#1 Heavyweight Rankings). Donavin Hawkey
is certainly one of the most well rounded and dangerous MMA fighters in the
country and will look to prove this come March 2nd.
Tyron “The Rush” Rightford
Tyron Rightford (3-0) is somewhat of an enigma in the MMA
community. With his karate background, The Rush brings a somewhat unorthodox style
to the cage which has baffled many of his previous foes. His striking speed and
precision is beautiful to watch, and can end fights in an instant. Rightford
however has not been thoroughly tested in all facets of his game, and this makes
it very difficult to judge just how adept he is in these departments. If
history repeats itself however, we shall never know. Fresh off a big win
against Jacques Joubert at EFC 11, Tyron Rightford could catapult himself into
the halls of the MMA elite with a win over Donavin Hawkey.
Fighter Comparison
Donavin Hawkey has proven time and time what a complete
fighter he is, I would give him the edge over Rightford on the ground, as well
as the mental edge due to his experience. Standing up, I think this could be a
fairly even contest, though I do give Rightford a speed advantage, which could
be significant on the night.
Hawkey vs Rightford Fight Prediction
The longer this fight progresses, the more I believe it
favours Hawkey. Having more tools at his disposal and vast experience, Hawkey
will look to figure out Rightford and exploit his weaknesses over time. The
latter rounds, if we get there , will belong to Hawkey. That being said, I
believe that Tyron Rightford will continue his vein of form, using his superior
speed to land a devastating strike early on and take the upset victory via TKO
in the first.
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