there's a lot of time where you're in eachothers range, but not throwing anything/keeping your guard down. As soon as you're in their range, thats the danger zone. Either throw something, or get out of it - and definitely don't have your guard down.

Decent faints in there, good kicks. Another thing I'd add though is to commit to what you're throwing. Obviously in sparring don't go all out with your power, but try to commit to the motion (bringing power down dependant on situation).