Tale of the Tape
Result Summary
Harry Hardwick and Marwan Rahiki delivered a furious back-and-forth striking war that kept the crowd on the edge of their seats. Both fighters had significant moments, rocking each other with heavy shots in a high-paced battle throughout the first two rounds. Rahiki's power ultimately proved to be the difference-maker in the violent exchanges. The fight came to an abrupt end after the conclusion of Round 2 when Hardwick was deemed unable to continue due to a broken jaw, awarding the undefeated Rahiki a TKO victory in an unforgettable promotional debut.
Fight Overview
England's Harry Hardwick faces off against undefeated Moroccan-Australian prospect Marwan 'Freaky' Rahiki. Hardwick's grinding, well-rounded game will be severely tested by Rahiki's explosive K-1 kickboxing background and devastating spinning attacks.
Keys to Victory
Harry Hardwick
- Crowd Rahiki and eliminate space, taking away the leverage needed for his devastating spinning back kicks and long strikes.
- Implement a chain-wrestling game plan to drag the kickboxer to the mat and exploit gaps in his defensive grappling.
- Work heavily from the clinch against the fence to exhaust Rahiki's arms and stifle his striking output.
Marwan Rahiki
- Maintain striking distance using long teep kicks and a thudding jab to set up power shots.
- Utilize hard calf kicks to compromise Hardwick's takedown entries and forward pressure.
- Look for intercepting elbows and knees when Hardwick recklessly changes levels for takedowns.
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Marwan Rahiki
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