Two of our fighters were in action in Telford this evening in tough bouts on the War Fight Series, War Of The Warriors Fight Gala at the Mercure Hotel.
For our first bout, In an on paper very evenly matched K-1 Contest made at 64kg we had USKA's Ateeq 'The Apex' Al Rehman take on Connor Stephenson from the PCT Gym in Bristol.
Round 1:
A very sharp start from Al Rehman sees him keeping the fight at range and making great use of his low kicks.
Al Rehman's level switching and great technique variety is keeping Stephenson off tempo and struggling to find and rhythm.
The USKA fighter is getting off first with his Knee in close and lands a scissor knee to the body of Stephenson that seemed to hurt him nearing the end of the round.
Round 2:
Al Rehman again starts strong picking Stephenson off on the outside and outworking him on the inside still making great use of his knees.
The Bristol man looks like he has no answer to Al Rehman's work as the USKA fighter shifts through the gears.
Al Rehman lands a lovely jump turning side kick and follows with an excellent level switch combination that has Stephenson covering up.
Stephenson shows great resolve and comes back by landing two well timed straight right hands to show that he is still in the fight and still a live opponent but Al Rehman again takes the shine off them by finishing the round strong again landing another turning side kick to the body.
Round 3:
It was a fast start to the final round by both fighters but it was Al Rehman that came away the stronger landing a hurtful knee to the body followed by a clean jump turning side kick and two alternating head kicks that seen Stephenson dip in the corner causing the referee to step in and administer a standing 8 count.
Stephenson showed great resolve continuing the fight but Al Rehman's body attack seemed by having an effect every time he landed.
Stephenson was looking desperate now and Al Rehman was getting stronger and growing in confidence which is a testament to his fitness and conditioning.
On the sound of the final bell there was no doubt where the decision was going... A Unanimous points win and a career best performance to Ateeq 'The Apex' Al Rehman.
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21 сен 2024
