I'm sure this was a tough call in fast motion. But the first block is clearly in the back if you slow it down. If you have to, copy the image and enlarge it - first contact is the back of K's right shoulder, and follow through is in the middle of the back. At no point does R touch K in the side or front.
However, I would not fault any official not flagging this. It is MUCH easier to look frame-by-frame than trying to make this decision live and full speed.
PS - the 2nd block isn't even close to being in the back.
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