Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEFC 242
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Axelsson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Johan Axelsson has been cut.
Frost tries a head kick but it misses.
And Axelsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Frost pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Axelsson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Frost did well to prevent Axelsson getting side control.
Axelsson wants to control but Frost is keeping him busy.
Axelsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Frost desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Frost is refusing to be controlled, as Axelsson sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost tries to get to full guard but Axelsson has control of the leg.
Axelsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frost keeps working. #T1#
Frost tries to roll over but Axelsson keeps him under control.
Frost controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Axelsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Frost is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Axelsson misses with a looping left.
Frost swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Axelsson throws a jab when Frost was well out of range.
Frost throws a counter high kick but Axelsson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Frost scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Frost lands a nice looking body shot.
Axelsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Frost sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Axelsson somewhat.
A counter left hand to the body from Frost misses its target.
Frost stuffs the takedown attempt from Axelsson. Axelsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Frost throws a big counter combination but Axelsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Axelsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Frost sprawls well. Frost wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Axelsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Olaf Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Axelsson.#T3##TD2#
Axelsson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Axelsson lands in his opponent's guard.
Frost is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Axelsson from controlling successfully.
Frost is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Axelsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Axelsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Axelsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Frost is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Axelsson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Frost passes into half guard.
Axelsson gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Axelsson working a defensive guard but Frost manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olaf Frost dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johan Axelsson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Frost misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Axelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Axelsson.
Axelsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Frost is retaining full guard.
Axelsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Axelsson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Axelsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frost keeps working.
Frost is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost manages to work his way to half guard, despite Axelsson's best efforts.
Frost is looking to improve his position.
Axelsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Frost tries to get to full guard but Axelsson has control of the leg.
Axelsson passes to full mount!
Axelsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Frost is looking to escape.
Axelsson thowing shots but they're missing.
Axelsson lands a couple of good shots and Frost has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T2#
Frost wants to control his opponent's hands but Axelsson gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Axelsson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Frost has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
Axelsson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Frost has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Frost can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Axelsson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #T3##SUB2#
Axelsson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Frost is defending well though. Axelsson let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Axelsson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Axelsson somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Frost manages to reverse the position and now he's in Axelsson's guard. Nice work there by Frost. #SUB2#
Axelsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Frost won't allow Axelsson to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Frost controlling from the top position.
Axelsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Frost sitting in guard here, content to control.
Axelsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Axelsson, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Axelsson trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Axelsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johan Axelsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Axelsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frost as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Axelsson with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Frost gets a clinch. #BC2#
Axelsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson misses with a takedown attempt - Frost sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Olaf Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Axelsson.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Axelsson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Frost - the referee stops the clock and Axelsson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Frost. Axelsson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
Frost stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Frost wants it to stay on the feet.
Axelsson lands a body shot.
Frost throws a series of punches but Axelsson avoids them all with ease.
Frost throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Axelsson's head.
Olaf Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Axelsson manages to avoid it.
Frost digs a good body shot into Axelsson's ribs.
Axelsson looks to land a combination but Frost avoids it well.
Axelsson shoots in for a takedown but Frost shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Frost is looking to wear down Axelsson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Frost looks to land a combination. Axelsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Axelsson tries to bum rush Frost with a series of wild strikes but Frost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frost swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Axelsson with the counter takedown but Frost avoids it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Axelsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Frost's calf.
Olaf Frost is winning the standup battle so far.
Axelsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Frost plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Axelsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Frost throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Axelsson.
Frost misses with a combination
and Axelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
Axelsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Frost is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Frost misses with a looping right.
Axelsson throws a counter combo.
Frost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Axelsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Axelsson tries for a takedown but Frost sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Axelsson shoots and misses
and Frost counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johan Axelsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axelsson misses with a takedown attempt - Frost sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Frost cracks Axelsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Frost moves away from the strike by Axelsson.
Nice sprawl there from Frost as Axelsson shoots in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frost misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olaf Frost showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Frost has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olaf Frost!
Olaf Frost decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: CEFC Live 34
Date: Apr 28, 2017

#R1#
Pick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Axelsson.
Pick lands with a shot to the body.
Axelsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Pick manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Axelsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Pick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Axelsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pick scores with a crisp jab that stopped Axelsson in his tracks. #CUT#
It looks like Johan Axelsson has been cut.
Pick jabs Axelsson right on the nose. Axelsson blinks but takes it well.
Pick throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Axelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Pick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Axelsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson clobbers Pick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pick lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pick loads up on a big right hand but Axelsson slips the punch.
Pick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Axelsson.
Steve Pick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Axelsson.#T1##TD2#
Axelsson gets the takedown into side control.
Pick can't do much from the bottom here.
Pick is looking for a sweep.
Pick striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Axelsson wants to control but Pick is keeping him busy.
Axelsson is putting a hurting on Pick here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pick can't do much from the bottom here.
Axelsson is chipping away with strikes. #T2#
Axelsson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Pick is trying to improve his position.
Axelsson is trying to ground and pound but Pick uses the momentary lack of control by Axelsson to regain half guard.
Axelsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pick keeps working.
Pick is positioning himself well to prevent Axelsson advancing to mount.
Axelsson works his way into side control. #T3#
Pick regains half guard.
Pick trying to control here.
Axelsson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pick wants to control but Axelsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Axelsson.
Pick regains full guard. Nicely done.
Axelsson pushes down on Pick's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Axelsson drops an elbow to the side of Pick's head. #T4#
Pick is positioning himself well to prevent Axelsson advancing to mount.
Axelsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Axelsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Axelsson wants to take a breather but Pick is having none of it.
Pick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pick is trying to stand up here but Axelsson is controlling him well.
Pick wants to improve his position but Axelsson is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pick regains full guard. Nicely done.
Axelsson throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johan Axelsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johan Axelsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pick stuffs the takedown.
Axelsson cracks Pick with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Axelsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pick.
Pick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Axelsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pick lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Axelsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pick.
Axelsson feints the counter takedown.
Axelsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pick sprawls well. Pick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Axelsson gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson shoots for a takedown but Pick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steve Pick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Axelsson.
A jab from Pick does it's job there.
Pick looks to score with a jab to the body but Axelsson is just out of range.
Axelsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pick.
A little jabbing left from Axelsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Axelsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pick avoids it really well and circles away.
Pick throws a leg kick but Axelsson checks it.
Axelsson flicks out a counter leg kick but Pick steps away.
Pick wants to clinch but Axelsson slips to the side
and Pick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Axelsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Axelsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pick.
Axelsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pick connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Axelsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Axelsson shoots in for a double leg but Pick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Axelsson tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Pick to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Axelsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pick's waist but Pick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Axelsson off to one side.
Pick lands a head shot.#CL#
Pick clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axelsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pick cracks Axelsson with a nice body shot.
Pick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Pick fails to land. #BC#
Pick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Axelsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pick.
And Axelsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Pick pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Axelsson can do to turn this around?
Pick lands with a hook. Axelsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Steve Pick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pick swings for the body but Axelsson moves out of range.
Pick is looking to clinch.
Axelsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pick defends it well.
Pick lands with a cross. #T3#
Axelsson keeps the fight on the outside.
A slow jab from Pick misses its intended target.
Axelsson feints the counter takedown.
Pick misses with a lunging right hand
and Axelsson counters with a nice body shot.
Pick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axelsson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pick, right into the meat.
Pick throws an off balance right hand
and Axelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Axelsson feints and as Pick raises his hands in defense, Axelsson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Axelsson with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Pick working for a triangle but Axelsson defends it easily. #ES#
Pick uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T4#
Axelsson shoots in but no luck this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pick throws a poor cross that misses
letting Axelsson counter with a right hand.
Pick connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Johan Axelsson's cut even more.
Axelsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Pick misses its intended target.
Pick is looking to clinch but Axelsson is avoiding it.
Steve Pick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pick misses with an uppercut. Axelsson saw that one coming.
Pick swings widly with a right hand
and Axelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Pick drives through and clinches with Axelsson against the cage.
Pick throws a punch but it's blocked by Axelsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Pick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johan Axelsson's cut.
That's time! Pick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pick closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pick swings widly with a right hand
and Axelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Axelsson closes the distance and clinches up with Pick, looking for a takedown. Axelsson pushes Pick against the cage but Pick circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johan Axelsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Axelsson moves away from the strike by Pick.
Pick throws a body shot but no joy.
Pick misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Axelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pick's guard.#SUB#
Pick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pick controls Axelsson momentarily but Axelsson frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Pick looking for a sweep. Not yet Pick, not yet.
Johan Axelsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Axelsson stands up over Pick, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pick working a defensive guard here.
Axelsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Axelsson forces his way into half guard.
Pick wants to improve his position but Axelsson is controlling well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pick is not content to let Axelsson control the position.
Pick wants to get back to his feet.
Axelsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pick looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Axelsson fails with the takedown
and Pick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Axelsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pick tries to close the distance and clinch but Axelsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pick, as that shot connected. #T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Axelsson is defended easily by Pick.
Steve Pick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Axelsson.
Axelsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Axelsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Pick.
Axelsson with the counter takedown but Pick avoids it easily.
Pick misses with a looping right.
Pick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pick looks to land a left hand but Axelsson moved out of range nicely.
Axelsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pick.
Axelsson goes for a double leg but Pick avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pick continues to drive forward.
Pick wants to clinch but Axelsson slips to the side
letting Axelsson counter with a right hand.
Steve Pick is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Pick misses with a hook. Axelsson ducked under it nicely.
Pick cracks Axelsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Axelsson at a distance.
Pick's jab looks to have found its range, popping Axelsson under the eye.
Pick loads up on a big right hand but Axelsson slips the punch.
Axelsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pick stalks Axelsson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Axelsson's face. Axelsson staggers backwards, shaken.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Axelsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Axelsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pick.
Axelsson throws out a counter right but Pick avoids it with no problem.
Pick misses with an uppercut. Axelsson saw that one coming.
Pick missing with a left hand there. Axelsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Axelsson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pick's guard.#ES#
Pick wriggles free and stands up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Pick showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pick has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Pick!
A very excited looking Steve Pick made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CEFC 238
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Axelsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Axelsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Canning counters with a left to the body.
Axelsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Axelsson both land. Nice combination.
Canning throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canning throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Canning forces Axelsson back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Axelsson breaks the clinch.
Axelsson lands with a straight right. Canning didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Canning tries to clinch
and Axelsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Canning tries to sprawl but Axelsson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Canning trying to hold on to Axelsson's head to control him but Axelsson postures up.
Axelsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Canning keeps working.
Canning works his way to full guard. Good work.
Axelsson passes Canning's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Axelsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Canning is defending against the submission attempts here by Axelsson. #T2#
Axelsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Axelsson seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Axelsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Canning is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Axelsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Canning is looking to escape.
Axelsson wants to free his trapped foot but Canning is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Canning regains full guard. Nicely done.
Canning looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Canning keeping moving, preventing Axelsson from controlling successfully.
Canning is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Axelsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Canning showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Axelsson.
Canning is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Canning has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Canning scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johan Axelsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Axelsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Canning's guard.
Axelsson won't allow Canning to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Axelsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Axelsson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Axelsson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Axelsson trying to control the position but Canning is working away.
Canning is trying to control Axelsson's posture but Axelsson avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson blocks the strikes from Canning. #SUB2#
Axelsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB2#
Axelsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Axelsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Axelsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Axelsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Canning is looking to regain half guard here but Axelsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Canning manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Axelsson trying to control the action but Canning is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Axelsson in particular looking to stall.
Canning is looking to control Axelsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Canning avoid being mounted?
Axelsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Canning wants to get back to his feet.
Canning regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Axelsson.
Axelsson trying to control but Canning is working from the bottom. #T3#
Canning trying to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Axelsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Axelsson fails to land the takedown.
Canning is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Axelsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Canning tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Canning wants to stand but Axelsson is controlling the position.
Canning will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Axelsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Canning is retaining full guard.
Axelsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Canning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canning manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Axelsson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Johan Axelsson has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU#
Canning decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Axelsson thows a leg kick but Canning checks it
and Canning cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Axelsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Canning circles away.#TD2#
Axelsson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Axelsson showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Canning manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Axelsson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jason Canning will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Canning misses.
Axelsson misses with a takedown
and Canning counters with a one-two to the body.
Axelsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canning swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Canning stuffs the takedown attempt from Axelsson. Axelsson gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Canning wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Canning wants to clinch.#T1#
Axelsson shoots in but no luck this time.
A counter left hand to the body from Canning misses its target.
Jason Canning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Axelsson.
Axelsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Canning sprawls well. He's pushed Axelsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Axelsson dives in and grabs Canning's left leg, looking for a takedown. Canning pushes down on Axelsson's head and hops out.
Axelsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Canning counters with a low kick, right behind Axelsson 's knee.
A head kick misses from Canning.
Canning moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Canning ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Axelsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Canning sprawls well. He's pushed Axelsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T2#
Canning wants to land a leg kick but Axelsson is out of range.
Canning stuffs the takedown.
Axelsson misses with a takedown
and Canning counters with a leg kick.
Axelsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Canning lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Axelsson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good standup being displayed there by Canning as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Johan Axelsson has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Axelsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Canning quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T3#
Axelsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Canning sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Axelsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Axelsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Canning is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Canning lands with a shot to the body.
Axelsson tries for a takedown but Canning sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Canning misses the target.
Axelsson shoots and misses
and Canning cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Canning getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jason Canning is winning the standup battle so far.
Axelsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canning.
Canning misses with a body shot. #T4#
Canning misses with a body kick.
Axelsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Canning swivels and escapes.
Canning fires out a quick counter leg kick but Axelsson just manages to avoid it.#CL#
Canning moves into the clinch.
Canning takes a shot to the head.
Canning pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Axelsson tries to pull guard but Canning won't allow it.
Axelsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Canning is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Axelsson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Canning after a bit of a struggle.
Canning lands an elbow inside that Axelsson shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canning softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Canning lands an elbow inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Axelsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Canning uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Canning showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Canning has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jason Canning!
Jason Canning made sure to mention his sponsor, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$) in his post fight interview.

Event: CEFC 236
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Burgundy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Burgundy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Axelsson drives through with a takedown into Burgundy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Burgundy has his feet on Axelsson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Burgundy connects with the punch.#CUT#
It looks like Johan Axelsson has been cut.
Burgundy throws a leg kick but Axelsson checks it.
Burgundy leaves Axelsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Burgundy swinging wildly here.
Axelsson tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Axelsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axelsson tries for a takedown but Burgundy manages to get underhooks.
Axelsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burgundy smiles and moves away.
Ron Burgundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Axelsson.
Burgundy ducks right into an uppercut from Axelsson. #T1#
A combination from Burgundy does no damage.
Burgundy throws a poor cross that misses
letting Axelsson counter with a right hand.
Burgundy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axelsson.
Ron Burgundy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burgundy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Axelsson slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick from Burgundy misses.
Axelsson blocks a head kick by Burgundy.
Burgundy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burgundy throws the left hand but Axelsson avoids the punch easily.
Axelsson ducks right into an uppercut from Burgundy.
Burgundy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Axelsson shoots in and bounces Burgundy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Burgundy is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Axelsson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Burgundy breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Axelsson.
Burgundy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Axelsson shoots in for a takedown but Burgundy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burgundy connects with a leg kick. Axelsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burgundy throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Axelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Axelsson.
Axelsson is fighting to break Burgundy's control of his arms but Burgundy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Axelsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Burgundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Axelsson throws a strike but Burgundy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Burgundy postures up in Axelsson's guard and throws a big left but Axelsson blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Axelsson is on top in guard. #REVB#
Burgundy looking for a sweep. Not yet Burgundy, not yet.
Burgundy pulls Axelsson in close to prevent any damage.
Burgundy keeping moving, preventing Axelsson from controlling successfully.
Axelsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Burgundy being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Axelsson throws an elbow that misses. Burgundy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Axelsson's guard. Nice move by Burgundy!#REVR##SUB2#
Burgundy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Axelsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burgundy has managed to get both his arms back between Axelsson's legs - danger averted.
Burgundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Axelsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Axelsson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Burgundy is now in half guard.
Burgundy prevents Axelsson from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Burgundy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johan Axelsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Burgundy takes one to the side of the head.
Axelsson shoots in for a takedown but Burgundy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burgundy is looking to counter punch.
Burgundy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johan Axelsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Axelsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Axelsson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Burgundy sprawls well initially but Axelsson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Axelsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burgundy sees it coming and defends easily.
Burgundy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Axelsson is thwarting Burgundy's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Axelsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Axelsson stalling away here and it's allowed Burgundy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Axelsson stands and throws Burgundy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Axelsson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Burgundy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Axelsson lands a few punches from side control.
Axelsson is looking to take a break and control but Burgundy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burgundy tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Burgundy is trying to control Axelsson's posture but Axelsson avoids it.
Burgundy is not content to let Axelsson control the position.
Burgundy struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Axelsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burgundy is not content to let Axelsson control the position. #T3#
Axelsson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Burgundy down.
Axelsson trying to control the position but Burgundy is working away.
Burgundy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Axelsson can do to turn this around?
Burgundy can't do much from the bottom here.
Axelsson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #ES#
Burgundy sneaks out the side door and pushes Axelsson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Burgundy swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Axelsson.
Nice sprawl there from Burgundy as Axelsson shoots in.
Burgundy scores with a jab to the head.
Axelsson avoids the head kick by Burgundy.
Axelsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burgundy.
Burgundy missing with a left hand there. Axelsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burgundy misses with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Burgundy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Burgundy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burgundy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Burgundy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Axelsson, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Axelsson is trying to break free.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burgundy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Axelsson's brow.
Axelsson wants a takedown.
Ron Burgundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Axelsson.
Burgundy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Axelssons head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Burgundy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johan Axelsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Burgundy misses with a looping left.
Burgundy misses with a hook. Axelsson ducked under it nicely.
A punch combination from Axelsson misses.
Burgundy's corner calls for a 1-2. Burgundy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#
That has opened up Johan Axelsson's cut even more.
Ron Burgundy is winning the standup battle so far.
Burgundy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Axelsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Burgundy manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burgundy throws out a powerful jab.
Burgundy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Axelsson.
Burgundy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Axelsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Burgundy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Axelsson.
Burgundy throws a looping overhand right but Axelsson ducks down to avoid it.
Axelsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Burgundy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Axelsson lands a nice hook to Burgundy's body. Burgundy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left lands for Burgundy.
Axelsson lands with a nice combination. Burgundy backs away looking to recover.
Ron Burgundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burgundy throws out a loose jab but Axelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsson feints the counter takedown.#KD#
Burgundy lands a left and a right that send Axelsson crashing to the mat, dazed. Burgundy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Axelsson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Axelsson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Burgundy keeping moving, preventing Axelsson from controlling successfully. #ES#
Burgundy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
Burgundy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#
The cut above Johan Axelsson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Burgundy misses with a body punch. #BC#
Burgundy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Axelsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burgundy circles away.
Burgundy stuffs the takedown.
Burgundy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Axelsson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Burgundy.
Burgundy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burgundy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burgundy throws a leg kick
and Axelsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Burgundy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Axelsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Axelsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Burgundy misses with a low kick.
Axelsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burgundy takes a swing at Axelsson's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Burgundy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Axelsson is defended easily by Burgundy.
Ron Burgundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Axelsson.
Axelsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Axelsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burgundy counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Axelsson! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Burgundy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ron Burgundy!
Ron Burgundy retains his light heavyweight title!
Ron Burgundy took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: CEFC 234
Date: Mar 17, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Axelsson gets the takedown into side control.
Axelsson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Capwell tries to improve position but can't.
Capwell controls the position for a moment.#SUB2#
Axelsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Capwell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Axelsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Capwell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Capwell is looking for a sweep.
Axelsson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Axelsson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Capwell dodges the ground and pound from Axelsson.
Axelsson working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Axelsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sloppy strikes there by Axelsson.#SUB2#
Axelsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Axelsson is looking to take a break and control but Capwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Capwell regains half guard, as Axelsson was trying to land strikes.
Capwell is staying active underneath Axelsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Capwell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Axelsson.
Axelsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Axelsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Capwell trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Axelsson manages to pass to mount!
Capwell tries to hold on but Axelsson postures up.
Axelsson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
Axelsson trying to control but Capwell is having none of it.
Capwell tries to lock up and control but Axelsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Axelsson controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Axelsson tries to control but Capwell wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Axelsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Capwell dives in and scores a takedown into Axelsson's guard.
Axelsson is trying to keep Capwell in close. #SUB2#
Axelsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Axelsson is looking to sweep but instead, Capwell has passed into half guard.
Capwell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capwell prevents Axelsson from improving his position.#T1#
Axelsson gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Axelsson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Capwell has passed into half guard!
Capwell stalling.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Axelsson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Axelsson gets back to full guard.
Axelsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Axelsson pulls Capwell in close to his closed guard and prevents Capwell from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Axelsson working for a triangle but Capwell defends it easily.
Johan Axelsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Capwell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Axelsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Axelsson, not yet. #T3#
Axelsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Capwell's guard. #REVB#
Capwell keeping moving, preventing Axelsson from controlling successfully.
Capwell wants to sweep but no luck.
Axelsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Axelsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Capwell looking to control.
Axelsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Capwell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Axelsson landing with the ground and pound.
Axelsson wants to control from the top but Capwell keeps moving. #T4#
Axelsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Capwell is retaining full guard.
Capwell being controlled here, momentarily.
Axelsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Capwell is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Capwell fails to land the takedown.
Axelsson scores with a jab. Capwell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Capwell avoids the body shot from Axelsson.
Mason Capwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Capwell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Axelsson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Axelsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Capwell shoots in looking for a takedown. Axelsson tries to sprawl out of it but Capwell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Axelsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Capwell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Axelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Capwell fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Axelsson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Axelsson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Capwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Capwell goes for a takedown attempt but Axelsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD2#
Axelsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson trying to control but Capwell is working from the bottom.
Axelsson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Capwell pulls Axelsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Axelsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Axelsson content to stall in guard here.
Axelsson preventing the sweep.
Capwell keeping full guard, as Axelsson tries to pass.
Axelsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mason Capwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Axelsson passes into half guard.
Axelsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Axelsson stalling.
Axelsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Capwell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Capwell won't allow Axelsson to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Capwell shoots for a takedown but Axelsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little jabbing left from Axelsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3##TD#
Axelsson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Capwell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Axelsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Axelsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Capwell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Capwell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Capwell stays in close to Axelsson's body and controls the position.
Axelsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Axelsson wants to stand and escape but Capwell is having none of it.
Axelsson is controlling Capwell's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Axelsson is trying to keep Capwell in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Axelsson works Capwell's body with a nice hook.
Johan Axelsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD#
Capwell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Axelsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Axelsson keeps trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johan Axelsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Axelsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Axelsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Johan Axelsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 95
Date: Feb 20, 2017

#R1#
Maximov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Axelsson manages to avoid it.
Axelsson wants to clinch.#TD#
Axelsson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Maximov on his heels. He'll look to pass Maximov's guard now, I'm sure.
Maximov is looking to stand up but Axelsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Axelsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maximov is looking to stand up but Axelsson isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Axelsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Axelsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Maximov wants to stand and escape but Axelsson is having none of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Drago Maximov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximov lands a nice shot to the body.
Axelsson shoots in for a takedown but Maximov shows good takedown defense.
Maximov moves in looking to clinch but Axelsson pushes him off.
Axelsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Maximov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Axelsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maximov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Maximov closes the distance and clinches.
Maximov effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Axelsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maximov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Axelsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maximov lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Maximov is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Maximov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maximov misses with some punches.
Axelsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maximov pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Axelsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maximov misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Axelsson misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axelsson shoots in and drives through. Maximov sprawls well.
Axelsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maximov as he jumps to the side.
Axelsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maximov tries to avoid it but Axelsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maximov to the ground. Maximov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maximov misses with a right hand
and Axelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Maximov throws a head kick but Axelsson moves out of range.
A head kick by Maximov misses #TD#
and Axelsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maximov won't be happy with that. #T3#
Maximov tries to escape but Axelsson is in control.
Axelsson trying to control the position but Maximov is working away.
Maximov is trying to buck Axelsson off.#SUB#
Axelsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Axelsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Maximov is trying to buck Axelsson off.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Axelsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maximov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Axelsson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Axelsson is looking to take a break and control but Maximov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Axelsson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maximov enables Axelsson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maximov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Axelsson throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Drago Maximov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Maximov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maximov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Axelsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick by Maximov misses
and Axelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Axelsson.
Maximov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Axelsson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Axelsson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Axelsson trying to control but Maximov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson lands a couple of elbows.
Maximov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Axelsson is controlling him. #T1#
Axelsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johan Axelsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Axelsson won't allow Maximov to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maximov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Axelsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maximov on the side of the head.
Drago Maximov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maximov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Johan Axelsson has been cut.
Maximov throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Axelsson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Axelsson.
Maximov tries to land a knee to the head but Axelsson blocks with his arms.
Maximov gets underhooks to prevent Axelsson's takedown attempt. #BC#
Axelsson breaks from the clinch.
Maximov tries to clinch up but Axelsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Maximov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maximov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Maximov takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Maximov lands with a right to the head.
Maximov blocks an uppercut.
Axelsson is looking to control Maximov's arms but Maximov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Axelsson has his back to the cage.
Axelsson goes for a takedown attempt but Maximov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Axelsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Axelsson circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Axelsson tries to keep at a distance but Maximov has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximov has a couple of punches blocked by Axelsson.
Maximov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Axelsson backwards.
Maximov tries a body shot but Axelsson blocks it. #BC#
Axelsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maximov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Axelsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Axelsson tries to counter with a takedown but Maximov is quick to defend against it.
Maximov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johan Axelsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Axelsson throws a low kick but Maximov moves out of range easily. #T3#
Axelsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maximov is fending him off so far but Axelsson persists. Nope, Maximov circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Maximov pushes Axelsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Maximov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Axelsson tries to circle away but Maximov has him pinned against the cage.
Maximov misses with a punch to the body.
Maximov lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Axelsson breaks the clinch.
Maximov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Axelsson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maximov.
Axelsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Maximov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Axelsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Axelsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Axelsson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Drago Maximov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Axelsson lands with a nice combination. Maximov backs away looking to recover.
Maximov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Axelsson misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Maximov pushes Axelsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Axelsson blocks a body shot from Maximov. #T4#
Maximov swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maximov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maximov blocks an uppercut.
Maximov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Axelsson backwards.
Maximov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Axelsson.
Maximov throws a punch but it's blocked by Axelsson.
Maximov throws a head punch that misses.
Maximov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maximov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Axelsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Maximov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Axelsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maximov pulls his leg out and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Axelsson.
As Axelsson backs off Maximov throws a huge counter combo but Axelsson manages to avoid it all.
Maximov doesn't manage to clinch there - Axelsson circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Drago Maximov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Johan Axelsson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Maximov is looking to clinch but Axelsson is avoiding it. #CL#
Axelsson moves into the clinch.
Maximov lands with a left to the head.
Maximov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Axelsson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maximov to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maximov.
Axelsson blocks a body shot from Maximov.
Maximov struggles to land a body shot inside as Axelsson controls his hands.
Maximov lands a left hand.
Axelsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maximov trying to land knees to the body.
Maximov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Axelsson blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson blocks an uppercut.
Axelsson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maximov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Axelsson tries to pull guard but Maximov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Axelsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximov working aggressively here.
Axelsson is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Axelsson tries for a takedown but Maximov manages to get underhooks.
Maximov throws a punch but it's blocked by Axelsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axelsson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maximov.
Maximov struggles to land a body shot inside as Axelsson controls his hands.
Maximov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maximov lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Axelsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Axelsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maximov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Axelsson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Maximov uses from the top position.
Maximov wants to stand but Axelsson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Axelsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maximov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Axelsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maximov scoring with some ground and pound.
Maximov trying to control the position from guard on top but Axelsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Axelsson is trying to control the position but Maximov postures up.
Maximov wants to stand but Axelsson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Axelsson keeping moving, preventing Maximov from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Axelsson trying to keep a closed guard but Maximov is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Maximov tries to clinch up.
Axelsson ducks under a wild hook from Maximov.
Axelsson tries to counter with a takedown but Maximov is quick to defend against it.
Maximov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Axelsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Axelsson tries to keep at a distance but Maximov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johan Axelsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maximov throws an elbow that misses.
Maximov lands an uppercut.
Maximov lands a nice shot to the body.
Maximov slows down the pace here.
Maximov can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsson controls the action.
Maximov tries a body shot but Axelsson blocks it.
Drago Maximov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Maximov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maximov swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maximov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maximov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Axelsson backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Maximov fails to land.
Axelsson prevents a body shot from Maximov.
A right hook to the body lands for Maximov.
Drago Maximov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maximov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Axelsson is trying to maintain a safe position but Maximov gets an underhook and turns Axelsson into the cage.
Axelsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axelsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maximov working aggressively here.
Maximov blocks an elbow strike.
Axelsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Drago Maximov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maximov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drago Maximov!
A victorious Drago Maximov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEFC 230
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Axelsson enables Yaj to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Axelsson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Axelsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yaj is one step ahead there.
Yaj scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yaj postures up.
Yaj trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Axelsson keeping moving, preventing Yaj from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Axelsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yaj is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj trying to control but Axelsson is working from the bottom.
Yaj slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yaj postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Axelsson keeping moving, preventing Yaj from controlling successfully.
Axelsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yaj content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yaj distracts Axelsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yaj makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Axelsson is looking to sweep but instead, Yaj has passed into half guard.
Yaj landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yaj working over Axelsson with some ground and pound. Axelsson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Yaj not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yaj scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Yaj is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Axelsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yaj looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Axelsson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Yaj scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT2#
It looks like Johan Axelsson has been cut.
Axelsson gets full guard.
Yaj trying to control but Axelsson is working from the bottom.
Yaj throws a big right hand that misses.
Yaj throws a big elbow that misses.
Axelsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yaj is one step ahead there. #T3#
Yaj working some strikes from top position.
Axelsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Axelsson, not yet. #SUB#
Axelsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yaj gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Axelsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yaj pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Axelsson is keeping the position for now.
Yaj postures up and lands a big shot to Axelsson's brow.
Yaj is in close to Axelsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yaj is in close to Axelsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Axelsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Axelsson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yaj passes into half guard.
Yaj wants to lay and pray for a moment but Axelsson keeps working.
Yaj with the ground and pound but Axelsson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Yaj stopping the sweep attempt from Axelsson.
Yaj trying to control but Axelsson is working from the bottom.
Yaj scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yaj pushes down on Axelsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yaj lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rio Yaj dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johan Axelsson's cut.
That's time! Axelsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Axelsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yaj moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yaj drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Axelsson defends it well.
Yaj misses with a double jab
and Axelsson counters with a left to the body.
Axelsson goes for a double leg but Yaj avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yaj continues to drive forward.
Axelsson moves away from the strike by Yaj.
Axelsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yaj.
Yaj keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yaj shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Axelsson as he avoids it easily.
Yaj waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axelsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Axelsson tries to sprawl but Yaj drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Axelsson trying to control from the bottom.
Yaj wants to pass the guard but Axelsson is defending well. #SUB2#
Yaj is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Yaj not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Yaj is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Axelsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yaj is working away from the top position though.
Axelsson wants to get back to full guard.
Yaj is looking to advance position but Axelsson won't allow it.
Axelsson gets full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yaj is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yaj postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yaj loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Axelsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yaj wants to control from the top but Axelsson keeps moving.
Yaj scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Yaj trying to control but Axelsson is working from the bottom.
Yaj postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yaj showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Axelsson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Yaj throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Axelsson's body to avoid the submission. Axelsson has instead reached around Yaj's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Axelsson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johan Axelsson!
Johan Axelsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEFC 227
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Axelsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Za tries to counter with a takedown but Axelsson is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Axelsson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Za on his heels. He'll look to pass Za's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Za looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Za is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Axelsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Za has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Axelsson has managed to get both his arms back between Za's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Za working for a triangle but Axelsson defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Axelsson is sitting in close to Za's body. Za has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Axelsson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Axelsson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Za.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ai Za!
Ai Za managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Rebel Pride Clothing. Everything in STOCK $5, into his post fight interview.

Event: CEFC Live 24
Date: Dec 22, 2016

#R1#
Maximov throws a sloppy head kick and Axelsson moves out of range easily. #TD#
Axelsson shoots in and gets a takedown into Maximov's guard.
Maximov wants to stand but Axelsson is controlling the position.
Maximov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Axelsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Axelsson trying to control but Maximov is working from the bottom.
Axelsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Axelsson prevents Maximov from getting back to his feet.
Axelsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximov wants to stand and escape but Axelsson is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Axelsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximov is keeping the position for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T1#
Maximov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Axelsson is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Axelsson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maximov.#TD#
Maximov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Axelsson lands a couple of elbows.
Maximov wants to stand and escape but Axelsson is having none of it.
Axelsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Axelsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximov is retaining full guard.
Maximov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Axelsson is controlling him. #T2#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Axelsson wants to control from the top but Maximov keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maximov tries a head kick but it misses.
Drago Maximov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Maximov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Maximov is looking to stand back up but Axelsson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Maximov. #REVB#
Maximov is trying to stand back up but Axelsson is controlling him
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Axelsson is trying to control. Maximov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maximov wants to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Axelsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maximov tries to kick Axelsson off but Axelsson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Axelsson not doing much here.
Axelsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maximov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Axelsson prevents Maximov from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good leg kick by Maximov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Axelsson avoids the head kick by Maximov.
As Maximov tries to get set, Axelsson tries to push him back and clinch up but Maximov manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maximov looks to throw the jab but Axelsson is out of range.
Maximov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maximov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Axelsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Axelsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maximov.
Axelsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Maximov tries to close the distance and clinch but Axelsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Axelsson attempts a counter takedown but Maximov avoids it well and moves away.
Maximov leaves Axelsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Axelsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maximov as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Maximov clinches with his opponent.
Axelsson blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Axelsson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Axelsson is looking to take a break and control but Maximov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximov wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Johan Axelsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Maximov moves in looking to clinch but Axelsson pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maximov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maximov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Axelsson gets tackled into the cage by Maximov. Maximov maintains the clinch.
Axelsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maximov.
Axelsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maximov swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Axelsson - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Axelsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maximov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Axelsson.
Maximov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Axelsson blocks a leg kick.
Maximov tries to clinch there but Axelsson circles away.
Maximov tries to clinch but Axelsson is having none of it. #CL2#
Maximov gets a clinch.
Maximov can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsson controls the action.
A short uppercut from Maximov.
Axelsson fails to pull guard.
Maximov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axelsson is trying to pull guard but Maximov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Axelsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximov being controlled against the cage.
Axelsson is trying to maintain a safe position but Maximov gets an underhook and turns Axelsson into the cage.
Axelsson is trying to force a seperation but Maximov has the dominant position.#TD#
Axelsson pulls Maximov into guard. #SU2#
Maximov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Axelsson, up you get! #T2##CL2#
Maximov has managed to clinch.
Axelsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axelsson blocks a body shot from Maximov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maximov.
Axelsson is trying to force a seperation but Maximov has the dominant position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maximov as Axelsson tries to tie him up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Axelsson can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Maximov misses with some punches.
Maximov misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maximov throws a punch but it's blocked by Axelsson. #BC#
Axelsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Axelsson drops his hands momentarily and Maximov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Johan Axelsson has been cut.
Maximov throws a head kick that misses.
Maximov misses with a head kick.
Maximov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Axelsson throws a right and a left that Maximov avoids nicely. #T3##CL2#
Axelsson tries to keep at a distance but Maximov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maximov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drago Maximov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maximov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Axelsson or not.
Axelsson lands a left hand.
Maximov can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsson controls the action.
Axelsson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Maximov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maximov tries to work over Axelsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axelsson jumps guard but Maximov stands there with Axelsson around his waist. Axelsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Axelsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maximov smiles and moves away.
Maximov moves in looking to clinch but Axelsson pushes him off.
Drago Maximov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Maximov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Maximov fails to land.
Maximov lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axelsson.
Maximov is working Axelsson over against the cage.
Axelsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Axelsson wants to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Axelsson.
Axelsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maximov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maximov trying to land knees to the body.
Maximov throws a punch but it's blocked by Axelsson.
Maximov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximov working aggressively here.
Maximov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maximov tries to throw a body punch but Axelsson avoids it by throwing Maximov back against the cage.
Maximov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Axelsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drago Maximov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johan Axelsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Maximov tries to bum rush Axelsson with a series of wild strikes but Axelsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Axelsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Maximov misses with a head kick.
Maximov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Maximov darts in and clinches Axelsson up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axelsson.
Maximov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsson's elbow.
Maximov misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Axelsson.
Maximov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsson's elbow.
Maximov misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maximov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson is trying to break the clinch but Maximov has him pressed against the cage.
Axelsson tries for a takedown but Maximov manages to get underhooks.
Maximov throws a punch but it's blocked by Axelsson.
Axelsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Axelsson managing to block the knees to the body from Maximov. #T1#
Maximov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maximov misses with a body punch.
Maximov swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximov lands a hook that snaps the head of Axelsson backwards.
Axelsson blocks a body shot from Maximov.
Maximov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maximov taking a breather.
Maximov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Maximov.
Axelsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Axelsson trying to stall but Maximov improves his position.
Axelsson avoiding damage.
Maximov misses with the head strike. #T2#
Maximov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Axelsson.
Axelsson looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Axelsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Axelsson is trying to drag Maximov to the mat but Maximov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maximov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Axelsson.
Axelsson blocks a body shot from Maximov.
Axelsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axelsson is trying to maintain a safe position but Maximov gets an underhook and turns Axelsson into the cage.
Maximov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axelsson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maximov is defending well.
Axelsson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maximov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Maximov throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Axelsson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maximov is defending well.
Maximov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maximov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maximov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Maximov fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Maximov.
A short left from Maximov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Axelsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Axelsson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maximov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maximov.
Maximov throws a punch but it's blocked by Axelsson.
Maximov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Axelsson.
Maximov misses with some punches.
Maximov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Axelsson. #T4#
Axelsson is trying to drag Maximov to the mat but Maximov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maximov misses with some punches.
Maximov can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsson controls the action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Maximov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maximov tries to throw a body punch but Axelsson avoids it by throwing Maximov back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Maximov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Axelsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Come on Maximov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Maximov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

And that's the end of the fight!
Drago Maximov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maximov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drago Maximov!
A victorious Drago Maximov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEFC Live 21
Date: Dec 01, 2016

#R1#
Maximov wants to clinch up but Axelsson keeps it at a distance.
Maximov tries to clinch there but Axelsson circles away.
Maximov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Axelsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Axelsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maximov doesn't manage to clinch there - Axelsson circles away.
Maximov fails to land with a series of punches.
Axelsson misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Axelsson moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Maximov fails to land.
Axelsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maximov up against the cage.
Axelsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maximov digs a right hand into Axelsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Axelsson's gas tank.
Axelsson blocks a body shot from Maximov. #T1##BC#
Axelsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maximov!
Maximov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axelsson. #TD#
Axelsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maximov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Maximov tries to escape but Axelsson is in control.
Axelsson is putting a hurting on Maximov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Maximov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Axelsson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T2#
Axelsson just content to control the position. #SUB#
Axelsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maximov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maximov is pushing Axelsson's head away, looking to escape. Axelsson manages to hold on to the position though.#ES2#
Maximov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Axelsson darts in and clinches Maximov up against the cage.#T3#
Maximov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Axelsson.
Axelsson blocks a body shot from Maximov. #BC#
Axelsson breaks from the clinch.
Maximov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maximov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Axelsson misses the shot to the body.
Maximov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Maximov tries to bum rush Axelsson with a series of wild strikes but Axelsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice straight punches there by Maximov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maximov.#CUT2#
It looks like Johan Axelsson has been cut.
Maximov wants to clinch.
Maximov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Axelsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Axelsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maximov sprawls and moves away.
Maximov misses with a body shot.
Maximov closes the distance but Axelsson moves to the side
and Axelsson counters with a series of strikes. Maximov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Axelsson avoids the head kick by Maximov.
Axelsson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maximov.#T4#
Maximov tries to clinch there but Axelsson circles away. #TD#
Axelsson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Maximov did well to prevent Axelsson getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximov wants to get back to his feet.
Axelsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Maximov wants to get back to his feet.
Maximov is staying active underneath Axelsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maximov is trying to stand.
Axelsson slows the pace down in half guard.
Maximov tries to kick Axelsson off but Axelsson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Johan Axelsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johan Axelsson's cut.
That's time! Axelsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Maximov misses with a hook #TD#
and Axelsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Maximov wants to get back to his feet but Axelsson drags him back down.
Axelsson wants to control but Maximov is keeping him busy.
Maximov wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Axelsson cracks Maximov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Maximov wants to get back to his feet but Axelsson drags him back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson grinds an elbow into Maximov's temple.
Maximov wants to get back to his feet but Axelsson drags him back down.#T1#
Maximov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Maximov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Axelsson cracks Maximov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Maximov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Axelsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maximov can do to turn this around?
Maximov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Axelsson trying to control the action but Maximov is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
Axelsson prevents Maximov from escaping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Maximov clinches with his opponent.
Maximov tries a body shot but Axelsson blocks it.
A short uppercut from Maximov.
Maximov throws a head punch that misses.
Maximov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maximov lands a nice uppercut.
Maximov misses with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Axelsson to work.
Maximov struggles to land a body shot inside as Axelsson controls his hands.
Axelsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maximov.#T3#
Axelsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maximov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maximov trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Axelsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drago Maximov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximov throws a body shot but no joy.
Maximov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Axelsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Maximov closes the distance and clinches.
Maximov scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Axelsson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Maximov wants to stand up but Axelsson is controlling him.
Axelsson advances to half guard.
Axelsson is looking to take a break and control but Maximov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximov is trying to stand. #T4#
Axelsson moves nicely into side control.
Maximov wants to get back to his feet but Axelsson drags him back down.
Maximov is not content to let Axelsson control the position.
Axelsson scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axelsson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Maximov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Axelsson controlling the position. #SUB#
Axelsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Axelsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johan Axelsson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3##CL2#
Maximov closes the distance and pushes Axelsson back into the cage.
Axelsson blocks an elbow strike from Maximov.
Axelsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axelsson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nice body punch from Maximov - that landed with a thud.
Maximov can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsson controls the action.
Axelsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maximov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Maximov on the inside.
Maximov prevents a body shot from Axelsson.
Maximov working aggressively here. #TD#
Maximov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Axelsson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Maximov to the mat. Maximov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Axelsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Axelsson trying to control but Maximov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Axelsson pushing down on Maximov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maximov is trying to stand back up but Axelsson is controlling him
Maximov is trying to escape back to his feet but Axelsson uses the scramble to pass into side control. #ES2#
Maximov throws Axelsson to one side and escapes!
Maximov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Axelsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Axelsson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Maximov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2##SUB#
Axelsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Axelsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Maximov is trying to get back to his feet.
Maximov is not content to let Axelsson control the position.
Axelsson is chipping away with strikes.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Axelsson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Maximov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Axelsson is controlling him well.#SUB#
Axelsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Axelsson has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
Axelsson trying to control the position but Maximov is working away.
Maximov wants to get back to his feet but Axelsson drags him back down.
Axelsson trying to control the position but Maximov is working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Maximov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Axelsson is controlling him well.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Axelsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Axelsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Maximov moves into range and clinches up with Axelsson.
Drago Maximov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Axelsson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Maximov wants to stand back up but Axelsson manages to pass into side control. #T4#
Maximov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Maximov is trying to get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Axelsson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Axelsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maximov keeps working.
Maximov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Axelsson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Axelsson happy to just control the position for now.
Maximov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Axelsson is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Johan Axelsson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Johan Axelsson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Axelsson lands a jab to Maximov's midsection.
Maximov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice takedown defense from Maximov. No joy for Axelsson on that attempt.
Maximov doesn't manage to clinch there - Axelsson circles away.
Maximov closes the distance but Axelsson moves to the side
and Axelsson counters with a nice body shot.
Maximov lands a head kick. Axelsson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Axelsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maximov is fending him off so far but Axelsson persists. Nope, Maximov circles away and we're back to standing.
Maximov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Axelsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Maximov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximov throws a sloppy head kick
and Axelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Maximov, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Maximov moves into range and clinches up with Axelsson.
Maximov gets through Axelsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
A short right from Maximov on the inside.
Maximov prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Axelsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Maximov.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Axelsson jumps guard but Maximov stands there with Axelsson around his waist. Axelsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Axelsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maximov has a couple of punches blocked by Axelsson.
Maximov is leaning against Axelsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Axelsson prevents a body shot from Maximov.
Maximov scores with a shot to the side of Axelsson's head.
Maximov misses with some punches.
Maximov can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsson controls the action.
Maximov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maximov.
Maximov stops a takedown attempt from Axelsson.
A short left from Maximov. #T2#
Axelsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD#
Axelsson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Axelsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Axelsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Axelsson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Maximov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Maximov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Maximov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Maximov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Axelsson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Axelsson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Maximov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Axelsson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Axelsson trying to control the action but Maximov is working from the bottom.
Maximov tries to escape but Axelsson is in control.
Axelsson landing a few strikes. #T4#
Axelsson is putting a hurting on Maximov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Maximov wants to get back to his feet but Axelsson drags him back down.
Maximov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Maximov is trying to get back to his feet.
Axelsson cracks Maximov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Drago Maximov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Johan Axelsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Axelsson throws a shot from downtown. Maximov moves away and avoids it.
Axelsson moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maximov prevents a body shot from Axelsson.
Maximov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maximov tries to work over Axelsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maximov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Axelsson has Maximov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maximov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Axelsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maximov scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Axelsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Axelsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maximov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Maximov is pushing Axelsson's head away, looking to escape. Axelsson manages to hold on to the position though.#T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Drago Maximov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Axelsson throws a good cross that connects.
Maximov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Axelsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A slow jab from Maximov misses its intended target. #T2#
Axelsson lands with a kick to the temple. Maximov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Maximov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Axelsson counters with a two punch combo.
Axelsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Axelsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maximov sprawls and moves away.
Maximov tries to clinch up.
Maximov tries to clinch but Axelsson is having none of it.
Maximov leaves Axelsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maximov throws a head kick that misses.
Axelsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Maximov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Axelsson stuns Maximov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maximov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Axelsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Axelsson blocks the body kick. #T3##CL2#
Maximov takes the fight into the clinch.
Maximov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Axelsson backwards.
Maximov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axelsson is trying to drag Maximov to the mat but Maximov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Axelsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Axelsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Maximov has a couple of punches blocked by Axelsson.
Maximov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axelsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Maximov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Axelsson.
Maximov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axelsson lands a right hand.
Maximov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drago Maximov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Maximov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maximov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axelsson slowing the pace effectively.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Axelsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maximov throws a head punch that misses.
Axelsson trying to stall but Maximov improves his position.
A shot in the inside from Axelsson.
Maximov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johan Axelsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axelsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maximov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maximov can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsson controls the action.
Axelsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maximov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johan Axelsson is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Maximov closes the distance and pushes Axelsson back into the cage.
Axelsson dodges an elbow strike from Maximov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Drago Maximov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Axelsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Peck scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Johan Axelsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Johan Axelsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEFC 219
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Anadrade gets a double leg takedown into Axelsson's guard.
Anadrade is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Axelsson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Axelsson is stalling in the full guard.
Axelsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Anadrade controlling Axelsson's posture.
Anadrade is trying to control the position but Axelsson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson wants to pass the guard but Anadrade is keeping the position.#T1#
Anadrade wants to sweep here but Axelsson controlling him for the moment.
Anadrade has his hands on Axelsson's head, controlling the position.
Anadrade is trying to control the position but Axelsson postures up.
Axelsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anadrade wants to sweep here but Axelsson controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Axelsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Axelsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Axelsson throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Axelsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Anadrade, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Axelsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Anadrade sprawls and moves away.
Anadrade tries for a takedown but Axelsson circles away easily
and Axelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anadrade moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Axelsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johan Axelsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Anadrade.
Anadrade fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Axelsson avoids it really well and circles away.
As Anadrade tries to get set, Axelsson tries to push him back and clinch up but Anadrade manages to avoid the attempt.#T3#
Axelsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Anadrade doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Axelsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Axelsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Anadrade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Axelsson landing with the ground and pound.
Axelsson stays in close to Anadrade's body and controls the position.
Axelsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Anadrade is retaining full guard. #T4#
Axelsson wants to control from the top but Anadrade keeps moving.
Anadrade pulls Axelsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Axelsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anadrade keeping moving, preventing Axelsson from controlling successfully.
Axelsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anadrade's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Anadrade is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Axelsson throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Axelsson dominated that round.
That's time! Axelsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Anadrade goes for a double leg but Axelsson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Axelsson continues to drive forward.
Anadrade fails with the takedown
and Axelsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anadrade tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Axelsson defends well and Anadrade ends up having to push Axelsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anadrade has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Johan Axelsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Anadrade.
Axelsson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Anadrade with a poor takedown
and Anadrade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Axelsson feints and as Anadrade raises his hands in defense, Axelsson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Axelsson trying to control but Anadrade is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Axelsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anadrade looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anadrade working a defensive guard but Axelsson passes into half guard.
Axelsson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Axelsson avoids the attempt from Anadrade to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Axelsson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A nice elbow there by Axelsson.
Axelsson tries to control but Anadrade wriggling away.
Axelsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anadrade is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Axelsson tries to control but Anadrade wriggling away. #T2#
Axelsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anadrade can do to turn this around?
Axelsson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Anadrade manages to control the position for a moment.
Axelsson with shots to the head and body - Anadrade looks very uncomfortable down there.
Anadrade tries to lock up and control but Axelsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Axelsson looking to control but Anadrade is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Anadrade is looking to get to half guard.
Axelsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anadrade tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anadrade is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Axelsson wants to control the pace but Anadrade is squirming around nicely.
Anadrade can't escape the position.
Anadrade is bucking up trying to escape but Axelsson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T4#
Axelsson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Anadrade can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Axelsson controlling his opponent.
Axelsson with the ground and pound from mount.
Anadrade tries to hold on but Axelsson pushes him away.
Anadrade is in all sorts of trouble here.
Axelsson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Anadrade's face.
Anadrade tries to hold on but Axelsson postures up.
Axelsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Axelsson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Axelsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anadrade on the side of the head. #TD#
Axelsson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anadrade sprawls well initially but Axelsson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Anadrade wants to control but Axelsson is keeping busy.
Axelsson controlling the pace.
Ground and pound from Axelsson.
Anadrade is trying to maintain the position but Axelsson is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Anadrade is looking to improve his position. #T1##SUB#
Axelsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anadrade doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Axelsson.
Axelsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Anadrade is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Axelsson slips a nice elbow through Anadrade's hands, connecting with Anadrade's forehead.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anadrade is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Axelsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anadrade is looking to control Axelsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anadrade avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anadrade misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Axelsson throws a quick counter head kick but Anadrade was just out of range.
Anadrade shoots and misses
enabling Axelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Anadrade takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anadrade shoots in for a double leg but Axelsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johan Axelsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Anadrade.
Anadrade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Axelsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anadrade shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Axelsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3#
Axelsson wants to pass the guard but Anadrade is keeping the position.
Axelsson wants to control from the top but Anadrade keeps moving.
Axelsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Axelsson is looking to advance position but Anadrade won't allow it.
Marcos Anadrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Axelsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anadrade doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Axelsson.
Anadrade is looking to control Axelsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anadrade avoid being mounted?#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Axelsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johan Axelsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Axelsson wants to pass the guard but Anadrade is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anadrade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Axelsson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johan Axelsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Axelsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Axelsson!
Johan Axelsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEFC Live 15
Date: Oct 20, 2016

#R1#
Easterly tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Axelsson defends well and Easterly ends up having to push Axelsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Easterly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Easterly has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Axelsson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Easterly swings for the body but Axelsson moves out of range.
Easterly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Easterly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Axelsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Axelsson slips a jab from Easterly.
Easterly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Axelsson tries to avoid it but Easterly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Axelsson to the ground. Axelsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Easterly shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Easterly is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Easterly seems to be working for a kimura but Axelsson defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Axelsson wants to improve his position but Easterly is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Axelsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Axelsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Axelsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Axelsson trying to control the position.
Easterly trying to control the position from guard on top but Axelsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Easterly throws a big right hand that misses.
Easterly throws a big right hand that misses.
Axelsson keeping moving, preventing Easterly from controlling successfully.
Easterly is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Easterly with a flurry of punches that miss.
Easterly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Axelsson trying to keep a closed guard but Easterly is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Axelsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Easterly circles away quickly and effectively.
Easterly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Easterly. Axelsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Easterly is predictable there #TD#
and Axelsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Easterly is looking to regain half guard here but Axelsson keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Axelsson is trying to get an arm triangle but Easterly is defending well.
Easterly is looking to regain half guard here but Axelsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Axelsson scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
Axelsson misses with the ground and pound.
Axelsson working the ground and pound from side control.
Axelsson working the head with strikes.
Easterly sneaks back into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Easterly is trying to control but can't.
Axelsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Axelsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Easterly is trying to maintain the position but Axelsson is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Axelsson dominated that round.
That's time! Axelsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Axelsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Axelsson.
Easterly missing with a left hand there. Axelsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No luck for Axelsson with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Easterly lands a glancing blow to the side of Axelsson's head.
Axelsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Easterly changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Axelsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Axelsson moves away from the strike by Easterly.
Easterly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axelsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Axelsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Easterly swings for the body but Axelsson moves out of range.
Axelsson slips a straight right by Easterly.
Easterly lands with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Johan Axelsson has been cut.
Easterly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Easterly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Axelsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Axelsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Easterly with the counter takedown but Axelsson avoids it easily.
Holden Easterly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axelsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Axelsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Axelsson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Easterly throws out a loose jab but Axelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Axelsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johan Axelsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Easterly throws an overhand right that lands on Axelsson's shoulder, as Axelsson tries to avoid the shot.
Axelsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Axelsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Easterly sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Axelsson fails with the takedown#TD2#
so Easterly counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axelsson is controlling Easterly's posture.#SUB2#
Easterly drops back looking for a leg! Axelsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Axelsson manages to kick Easterly off! Easterly jumps back into Axelsson's guard.
Easterly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Axelsson is looking to reverse the position.
Axelsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Easterly wants to control but Axelsson is keeping him busy.
Johan Axelsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Easterly throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Axelsson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Easterly is looking to advance position but Axelsson won't allow it.
Easterly prevents Axelsson from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Easterly is looking to stall here but Axelsson recovers full guard.
Easterly wants to control from the top but Axelsson keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Axelsson is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Easterly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Axelsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Easterly wants to sweep here but Axelsson controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Holden Easterly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johan Axelsson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Easterly closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Axelsson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Easterly.
Axelsson keeping full guard, as Easterly tries to pass. #SUB#
Axelsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Easterly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Easterly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Axelsson wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Easterly trying to control the position from guard on top but Axelsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Axelsson keeping full guard, as Easterly tries to pass. #T1#
Easterly trying to control the position from guard on top but Axelsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Axelsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Axelsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Easterly is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Axelsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Axelsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Easterly with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Axelsson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Easterly is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Axelsson jumps into side control!#T2#
Easterly is looking for a sweep.
Axelsson is putting a hurting on Easterly here, landing some big shots from side control.
Axelsson is putting a hurting on Easterly here, landing some big shots from side control.
Axelsson wants to control but Easterly is keeping him busy.
Easterly is looking for a sweep.
Axelsson is chipping away with strikes.
Easterly is looking to regain half guard here but Axelsson keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Axelsson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Easterly tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Axelsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Easterly knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Easterly tries to buck Axelsson off but Axelsson is having none of it.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Axelsson working away.#SUB#
Axelsson swings around for an armbar but Easterly sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Axelsson's guard.
Easterly trying to control but Axelsson is working from the bottom.
Axelsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Easterly wants to control from the top but Axelsson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Easterly drops back looking for a leg! Axelsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Axelsson manages to kick Easterly off! Easterly jumps back into Axelsson's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johan Axelsson.
I think Axelsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Axelsson!
A very excited looking Johan Axelsson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CEFC 214
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1#
Axelsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Easterly is fending him off so far but Axelsson persists. Nope, Easterly circles away and we're back to standing.
A slow jab from Easterly misses its intended target.
Axelsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Easterly defends well and Axelsson ends up having to push Easterly into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Easterly as Axelsson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Axelsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Easterly throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Axelsson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Easterly throws a head punch that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Easterly has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Easterly misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Axelsson has hold of one of Easterly's legs. Easterly is fighting the takedown attempt but Axelsson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Easterly pushes Axelsson off and gets back to his feet.
Easterly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Axelsson's hands.#T1#
Axelsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Easterly.
Easterly defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Axelsson.
Axelsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Axelsson.
Axelsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Holden Easterly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Easterly walks into a straight right hand from Axelsson.#TD#
Axelsson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Axelsson controlling the position from side mount.
Easterly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Axelsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Easterly is trying to control Axelsson's posture but Axelsson avoids it.
Axelsson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Easterly sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Axelsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Easterly keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Easterly actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Easterly keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Easterly has hold of Axelsson's hands but Axelsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Axelsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Easterly keeps working. #T3#
Axelsson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Axelsson is trying to control. Easterly wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Easterly manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Easterly working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Easterly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Axelsson defends well.
Easterly tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Easterly keeping moving, preventing Axelsson from controlling successfully.
Easterly is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Easterly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Easterly looks to land a right hand but Axelsson moved out of range.
Easterly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Axelsson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Axelsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Easterly is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Holden Easterly will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Easterly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Easterly looks to score with a jab to the body but Axelsson is just out of range.
Axelsson avoids the body shot from Easterly.
The fighters circle momentarily. Easterly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Axelsson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Easterly on his heels. He'll look to pass Easterly's guard now, I'm sure.
Axelsson being controlled here momentarily.
Axelsson distracts Easterly with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Easterly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Axelsson is working Easterly over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Easterly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Easterly is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Axelsson is controlling him.
Axelsson advances to half guard.
Axelsson slips a nice elbow through Easterly's hands, connecting with Easterly's forehead.
Johan Axelsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Easterly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Easterly scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Axelsson manages to mount him!
Axelsson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Easterly can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T2##SUB#
Axelsson has hold of Easterly's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Easterly manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Axelsson raining down hammerfists from mount.#SUB#
Axelsson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Easterly manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Easterly is working to avoid the ground and pound but Axelsson connects with a decent elbow.
Axelsson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Easterly tries to buck Axelsson off but Axelsson is having none of it.
Easterly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Axelsson controlling the position from side mount.
Axelsson working away.
Axelsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Easterly keeps working.
Easterly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Easterly sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Easterly wants to improve his position but Axelsson is controlling well.
Easterly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Axelsson is working away from the top position though.
Easterly gets full guard.
Easterly trying to keep a closed guard but Axelsson is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Easterly has momentary wrist control but Axelsson slips an elbow through the middle.
Axelsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Easterly wants to sweep here but Axelsson controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Axelsson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Axelsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Easterly gets caught flat footed, as Axelsson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Easterly pushes Axelsson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Easterly misses with a straight left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Axelsson.
A swing and a miss from Axelsson.
Easterly swings for the body but Axelsson moves out of range.
Easterly throws a hook but Axelsson avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Axelsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Axelsson tries for a takedown but Easterly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Axelsson tries to clinch there but Easterly circles away.
Easterly throws a left and a right that both miss
and Axelsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Easterly throws a looping overhand right but Axelsson ducks down to avoid it.
Axelsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Easterly sprawls well. He's pushed Axelsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Easterly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Axelsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Axelsson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Easterly tries to roll over but Axelsson keeps him under control.#T2#
Axelsson is trying to control. Easterly wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Easterly trying to control from the bottom.
Easterly is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Axelsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Easterly wants to get back to his feet.
Axelsson works his way into side control.
Easterly is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Axelsson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Easterly is not content to let Axelsson control the position.
Easterly works his way to full guard. Good work.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Axelsson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#ES2#
Easterly pushes Axelsson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Easterly lands with a shot to the body.
Axelsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Easterly manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Axelsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Axelsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Easterly throws the left hand but Axelsson avoids the punch easily.
Axelsson fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Easterly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Axelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Easterly lands a body shot.
Easterly attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Axelsson moves into range and clinches up with Easterly.
Easterly digs a right hand into Axelsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Axelsson's gas tank.
Axelsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Easterly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Easterly working aggressively here.
Axelsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Easterly tries to throw a body punch but Axelsson avoids it by throwing Easterly back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Holden Easterly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Easterly has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Johan Axelsson!
A relieved looking Johan Axelsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 76
Date: Sep 12, 2016

#R1#
Seth Sinclair tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Axelsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Axelsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Seth Sinclair off the cage and back into range.
Seth Sinclair throws a poor cross that misses
and Axelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Axelsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Seth Sinclair tries to clinch up
and Axelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Seth Sinclair looks to clinch #TD2#
and Axelsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Seth Sinclair!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axelsson prevents Seth Sinclair from escaping the position.
Axelsson works to advance to full mount. Seth Sinclair defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Axelsson controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Axelsson goes for an armbar but Seth Sinclair turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Seth Sinclair. #T1#
Axelsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Seth Sinclair got a little sloppy there for a moment and Axelsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seth Sinclair has managed to get both his arms back between Axelsson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Axelsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Seth Sinclair defends it easily.
Seth Sinclair wanted to stand there but Axelsson had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seth Sinclair engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Seth Sinclair content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Axelsson has locked up a guillotine! Axelsson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Seth Sinclair is holding on here and Axelsson must be using up a lot of energy. Seth Sinclair has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Axelsson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johan Axelsson!
Johan Axelsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 74
Date: Aug 29, 2016

#R1#
Axelsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Volpicelli should have avoided that one.
Volpicelli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Axelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Volpicelli throws the kick towards the body but Axelsson avoids it.
Volpicelli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Volpicelli connects with a body shot.
Volpicelli misses with a two punch combination.
Axelsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Volpicelli throws a jab but it's blocked by Axelsson.
Volpicelli moves away from the strike by Axelsson.
Volpicelli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Axelsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Volpicelli misses with a body shot. #CL#
Axelsson drives through and clinches with Volpicelli against the cage.
Volpicelli blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volpicelli with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Volpicelli pushes off an throws an elbow but Axelsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Volpicelli trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Axelsson managing to block the knees to the body from Volpicelli.
Volpicelli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Volpicelli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Volpicelli.
Volpicelli tries a knee to the head but Axelsson blocks it.
Volpicelli digs a right hand underneath Axelsson's ribcage. Axelsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Axelsson.
Volpicelli blocking some punches.
Axelsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volpicelli's elbow.
Axelsson lands a right hand.
A frustrated look appears on Volpicelli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Volpicelli tries a knee to the head but Axelsson blocks it.
Axelsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volpicelli misses with an elbow over the top.
Volpicelli tries a body shot but Axelsson blocks it.
Volpicelli blocking some punches. #T2#
Volpicelli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axelsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volpicelli or not.
Volpicelli missing with knees to the body.
Volpicelli prevents a body shot from Axelsson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Axelsson.
Axelsson lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volpicelli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volpicelli has Axelsson pushed against the cage.
Axelsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Axelsson.
Axelsson tries to break the clinch but Volpicelli is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Volpicelli - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volpicelli.
Axelsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsson blocks an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Axelsson. #T3#
Axelsson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Volpicelli misses with a punch on the inside.
Volpicelli tries to throw a body punch but Axelsson avoids it by throwing Volpicelli back against the cage. #BC#
Axelsson breaks the clinch.
Volpicelli stuns Axelsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Volpicelli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Axelsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volpicelli was well out of range. Poor timing from Axelsson.
A countering left hand to the body from Volpicelli misses.
Gianpaolo Volpicelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volpicelli looks to score with a jab to the body but Axelsson is just out of range.
Axelsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Volpicelli connects with the punch.
Axelsson moves out of range as Volpicelli strikes.
Volpicelli throws a head kick that misses.
Axelsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Volpicelli is out of range. #T4#
Volpicelli misses with a few strikes there.
Volpicelli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Axelsson.
Volpicelli throws a low kick but Axelsson moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Axelsson misses the target.
Volpicelli throws a right and a left that Axelsson avoids nicely.
Volpicelli tries to clinch there but Axelsson circles away.
Axelsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Volpicelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Volpicelli fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Axelsson to the ground. Volpicelli is now in Axelsson's guard.
Axelsson looking to control.
Volpicelli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Axelsson is keeping the position for now.
Axelsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Axelsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Johan Axelsson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Axelsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Volpicelli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Volpicelli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Volpicelli misses with a body shot.
Axelsson tries to counter with a takedown but Volpicelli is quick to defend against it.
Axelsson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Volpicelli.
Volpicelli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Decent striking displayed by Volpicelli there.
Volpicelli throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Axelsson counters with a takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Volpicelli can't do much from the bottom here.
Axelsson scores with punches from side control.
Volpicelli takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Volpicelli sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Volpicelli is trying to get back to full guard.
Axelsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Axelsson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Volpicelli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Axelsson is working away from the top position though.
Volpicelli is pressing down on Axelsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Volpicelli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Axelsson stopping the sweep attempt from Volpicelli.
Volpicelli is trying to keep Axelsson in close.
Johan Axelsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Axelsson lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Volpicelli is controlling Axelsson's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Axelsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Volpicelli working a defensive guard here.
Volpicelli pulls Axelsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Axelsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Axelsson wants to pass the guard but Volpicelli is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Axelsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Volpicelli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Axelsson has managed to get both his arms back between Volpicelli's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Volpicelli has his foot on Axelsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Axelsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Volpicelli keeping moving, preventing Axelsson from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Volpicelli is trying to control the position but Axelsson postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Volpicelli misses with a body shot
and Axelsson counters with a nice body shot.
Volpicelli throws out a loose jab but Axelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Volpicelli misses with a lunging right hand
and Axelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volpicelli slips a jab from Axelsson.
Volpicelli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Volpicelli misses with a lunging right hand
and Axelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Axelsson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Volpicelli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Axelsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Volpicelli throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Axelsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volpicelli.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Volpicelli.
Axelsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Volpicelli has time to react.
Axelsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Axelsson misses with a low kick.
Volpicelli tries a quick counter leg kick but Axelsson is wise to it.
Axelsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Volpicelli throws the left hand but Axelsson avoids the punch easily.
Axelsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Volpicelli scores with a nice head shot.
Volpicelli pushes Axelsson away with a front kick.
Volpicelli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Axelsson lands a slapping body shot.
Volpicelli misses with a looping left.
Axelsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Johan Axelsson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Volpicelli misses with a low kick.
Axelsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Volpicelli on the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Volpicelli. That's going to slow Axelsson down.
Axelsson looks to throw the jab but Volpicelli is out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Volpicelli.
Axelsson slips a straight right by Volpicelli.
Volpicelli blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volpicelli! But no joy.#TD2#
Volpicelli drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Axelsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Axelsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Axelsson gets back to half guard.#T1#
Axelsson gets full guard.#SUB#
Volpicelli has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Axelsson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Volpicelli is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Axelsson pulls down on the head and he's put Volpicelli to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johan Axelsson!
Johan Axelsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEFC 207
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1#
Zepp misses with a hook
and Axelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johan Axelsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axelsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zepp was well out of range. Poor timing from Axelsson.
Zepp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axelsson.
Zepp is looking to counter punch.
Axelsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zepp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Axelsson misses with a body shot.
Zepp takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zepp misses with a hook
and Axelsson counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Bobby Zepp has been cut.
Axelsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Axelsson misses with a hook.
Zepp was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Axelsson misses the body punch
and Zepp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Johan Axelsson has been cut.#T1#
Zepp throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Axelsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Axelsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zepp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Axelsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Axelsson throws a big elbow that misses. #ES#
Zepp has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Axelsson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Axelsson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Zepp fails to land.
Axelsson lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Axelsson gets control of Zepp's arms and successfully pulls guard. Axelsson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Axelsson is looking for a triangle but Zepp pushes his legs off easily.
Axelsson looking to control.
Zepp has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zepp trying to control but Axelsson is working from the bottom.
Zepp postures up.
Zepp wants to stand but Axelsson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Axelsson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Zepp escapes and throws Axelsson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Axelsson tries to improve position but can't.
Zepp working away.#T3#
Zepp has control of an arm but Axelsson manages to advance to Zepp's back!
Axelsson is landing with strikes. Zepp can't take much more of this.
Zepp tries to break free.
Axelsson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Axelsson connects with a big shot to the side of Zepp's head.
Zepp is trying to stand back up.
Axelsson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
Axelsson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zepp covers up after that shot from Axelsson.
Axelsson punches the canvas rather than the man.
Will Axelsson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Zepp is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Axelsson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Axelsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Axelsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Axelsson slips under a jab.
Axelsson lands with a hook. Zepp tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Axelsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Zepp off the cage and back into range.
Axelsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zepp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zepp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Axelsson! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson throws a looping overhand right but Zepp ducks down to avoid it.
Axelsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zepp.
Zepp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Axelsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Zepp slips under a jab.
Bobby Zepp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zepp lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zepp misses with an uppercut.
Zepp throws a poor cross that misses
and Axelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zepp throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Axelsson. Zepp does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Axelsson backs away, Zepp returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zepp misses with a wild combination.
Zepp feints and then cracks Axelsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Axelsson down. #T2#
Axelsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Axelsson connects with a looping right hand.
Zepp throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Axelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zepp throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Axelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zepp's guard.
Axelsson distracts Zepp with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zepp wants to get back to his feet but Axelsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Axelsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Axelsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Johan Axelsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Axelsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Zepp has wrist control.#T3#
Axelsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Axelsson working some strikes from top position.
Zepp has momentary wrist control but Axelsson slips an elbow through the middle.
Axelsson won't allow Zepp to get back to his feet.
Axelsson throwing strikes but missing.
Axelsson throws a strike but Zepp rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Axelsson throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SUB2#
Zepp avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Zepp not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Axelsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zepp can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU#
Zepp gets to his feet. Axelsson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Zepp thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body punch from Axelsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Axelsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Axelsson stuns Zepp with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Axelsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zepp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zepp moves out of range as Axelsson strikes.
Axelsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Axelsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zepp counters with a left to the body.
Axelsson misses with a body shot
letting Zepp counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zepp misses with a body shot.
Zepp misses with a low kick.
Zepp throws a head kick that misses
and Axelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Axelsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Zepp avoids the body shot from Axelsson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Axelsson. Zepp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Axelsson misses the jab.
Axelsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Axelsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zepp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Axelsson throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as Zepp lands an impressive looking overhand right. Axelsson doesn't seem phased though.
Axelsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Axelsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Axelsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheers as Zepp lands an impressive looking overhand right. Axelsson doesn't seem phased though.
Zepp fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Axelsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zepp throws a body shot but no joy.
Zepp will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Axelsson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Zepp to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Johan Axelsson's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axelsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zepp on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Axelsson.#T3#
Zepp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Axelsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Axelsson misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Zepp misses its target.
Axelsson misses with a looping right.
Zepp went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zepp misses with a leg kick
and Axelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Axelsson scores with a punch to the head.
Zepp swings widly with a right hand
and Axelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Axelsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Zepp tries to clinch but Axelsson is having none of it.
Axelsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Axelsson lands a jab to the nose.
Zepp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Axelsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Zepp pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A head kick misses from Zepp.
Axelsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zepp misses with an uppercut
and Axelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zepp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zepp jabs Axelsson right on the nose. Axelsson blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Axelsson really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Zepp misses the body punch
and Axelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Axelsson misses with the combination.
Axelsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zepp.
Zepp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Axelsson.
Axelsson walks into a stiff left hand from Zepp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zepp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Axelsson.
Johan Axelsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Axelsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zepp is looking to chop away at Axelsson's legs. #T1#
Zepp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Axelsson.
Zepp tried to counter with a leg kick but Axelsson avoided it.
Zepp stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Axelsson throws a right and a left that Zepp avoids nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zepp.
Zepp bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Axelsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zepp.
Axelsson throws a hook but Zepp blocks it.
Zepp thinks about countering with a body kick.
Axelsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zepp's head backwards.
Zepp scores with a crisp jab that stopped Axelsson in his tracks. #T2#
Axelsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zepp misses with a jab, cross combination.
Axelsson throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Axelsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zepp lands a head kick!
Axelsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice defenses there by Zepp.
Axelsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Zepp. #T3#
Axelsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Axelsson lands with a nice body punch.
Nice defenses there by Axelsson.
Zepp misses with a body shot.
Axelsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zepp lands a leg kick that knocks Axelsson off balance momentarily.
Axelsson misses with a hook to the body
and Zepp makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice jab there from Axelsson.
Zepp takes a swing at Axelsson's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Zepp looks to land a left hand but Axelsson moved out of range nicely.
Axelsson throws a jab when Zepp was well out of range.
Zepp stuffs the takedown attempt from Axelsson. Axelsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Axelsson closes the distance but Zepp moves to the side
and Zepp counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Axelsson misses with a hook to the body
and Zepp counters with a two punch combo. #CUT#
The cut above Johan Axelsson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axelsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Zepp.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Zepp had his way with Johan Axelsson in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Sloppy strikes from Axelsson. Those never looked like landing.
Zepp appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zepp moves away from the strike by Axelsson.
Axelsson scores with a one two! Zepp had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Axelsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Axelsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zepp takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zepp throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Zepp 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Axelsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Zepp fails to land with a series of punches.
Axelsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zepp has time to react.
Zepp fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Axelsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zepp lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Axelsson misses with a looping right.
Axelsson swings widly with a right hand
and Zepp counters with a two punch combo.
Zepp looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zepp lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#
Axelsson is rocked!#T2#
Zepp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Axelsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Axelsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Zepp misses.
Zepp takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zepp tries to move into range but Axelsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A lazy left from Axelsson finds it's target.
Zepp throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from Zepp. #CUT#
Johan Axelsson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Axelsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zepp as he avoids it easily.
Bobby Zepp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Axelsson.#T3#
Zepp tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Axelsson is able to avoid easily.
Axelsson lands a jab to Zepp's midsection.
Axelsson misses with an uppercut.
Axelsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Zepp.
Zepp avoids the body shot from Axelsson.
The fighters circling - Zepp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zepp throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Axelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bobby Zepp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A big left from Axelsson misses.
Axelsson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Johan Axelsson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bobby Zepp!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobby Zepp thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEFC 205
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Axelsson misses with a few strikes there.
Volpicelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volpicelli throws a low kick but Axelsson moves out of range easily.
Volpicelli moves out of range of the strikes.
Volpicelli tests Axelsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Johan Axelsson has been cut.
Axelsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volpicelli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Volpicelli is looking for the big counter here.
Volpicelli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Axelsson throws a lazy right hand but Volpicelli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Axelsson walks into a left hand.
Volpicelli swings for the body but Axelsson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volpicelli throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Volpicelli shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Volpicelli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Axelsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Volpicelli.
Axelsson is looking to counter punch.
Axelsson moves away from the strike by Volpicelli.
Axelsson throwing a counter right hand but Volpicelli manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volpicelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Axelsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volpicelli. #TD2#
Volpicelli shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Volpicelli showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Volpicelli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Axelsson defends it well.
Axelsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Volpicelli content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Axelsson controls Volpicelli momentarily but Volpicelli frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Axelsson holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Axelsson keeping moving, preventing Volpicelli from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Axelsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Volpicelli stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Axelsson throws up his legs and catches Volpicelli in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Volpicelli tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Axelsson! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Johan Axelsson!
Our winner, Johan Axelsson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CEFC Live 2
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1#
Good shot there by Anderson.
Anderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Axelsson misses with a straight right.
Anderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Axelsson's hands.
Axelsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Axelsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Johan Axelsson has been cut.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Axelsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Axelsson with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
A jab from Axelsson does it's job there.
Axelsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Axelsson throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson counters with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axelsson throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.#T1##TD2#
Axelsson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Axelsson trying to control the position but Anderson is working away.
Axelsson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Axelsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
Axelsson trying to control the position but Anderson is working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Axelsson.
Axelsson tries to advance to mount but Anderson denies him.
Axelsson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Anderson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T2#
Axelsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Anderson holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Axelsson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Anderson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Axelsson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Anderson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Axelsson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Anderson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Axelsson's guard! Nice work there by Anderson!
Anderson postures up in Axelsson's guard and throws a big left but Axelsson blocks it. #T3#
Axelsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Axelsson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Axelsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Axelsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Axelsson's guard.
Axelsson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anderson advances to half guard.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Axelsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Axelsson trying to control from the bottom.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Axelsson wants to get back to full guard.
Axelsson is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brownie Anderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johan Axelsson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Anderson jabs Axelsson right on the nose. Axelsson blinks but takes it well.
Axelsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Axelsson shoots in.
Axelsson misses with a jab to the body
and Anderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Axelsson's shoulder, as Axelsson tries to avoid the shot.
Axelsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Axelsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Axelsson is out of range.
Axelsson throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Anderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Axelsson.
Anderson scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Axelsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anderson on the side of the head.
Anderson lands a jab to the nose.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Axelsson defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Axelsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Johan Axelsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axelsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson counters with a nice leg kick.
A cross from Anderson lands.
Axelsson throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Anderson slips under a jab from Axelsson.
A counter left hand to the body from Anderson misses its target.
A slow jab from Axelsson misses its intended target. #T2#
A big right from Axelsson misses.
Anderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Axelsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slapping leg kick lands for Axelsson.
Anderson sizes up Axelsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Axelsson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Anderson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Axelsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Axelsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson connects with a leg kick. Axelsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Axelsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Axelsson's sensitive parts.
Axelsson throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson needs to keep his hands up - Axelsson had a free shot at his head there.
Axelsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Axelsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
That has opened up Johan Axelsson's cut even more.
Axelsson throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Axelsson looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.#T4#
Axelsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Anderson misses with a left hand
and Axelsson counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axelsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Axelsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Axelsson thows a leg kick but Anderson checks it
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Axelsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Axelsson misses with an uppercut.
Axelsson slips under a jab from Anderson.
Anderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Axelsson's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brownie Anderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johan Axelsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Anderson jabs at Axelsson's body.
Anderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Axelsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Axelsson. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Anderson misses with a low kick as Axelsson jumps back.
And Axelsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Anderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Axelsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson misses with a hook.
A shot to the body from Axelsson misses
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
The cut above Johan Axelsson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Axelsson misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Axelsson slips a jab from Anderson.
Axelsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.
Axelsson shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Axelsson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Axelsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Axelsson staying out of range there.
Axelsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Axelsson staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target. #T2#
Anderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axelsson.
Axelsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Axelsson scores with a jab to the head.
Axelsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axelsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Axelsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Axelsson misses with a hook
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
Johan Axelsson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axelsson.
Brownie Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Axelsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Axelsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Axelsson thinking.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Anderson cracks Axelsson with a good jab.
Nice straight punches there by Anderson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anderson.
Anderson tried to score with a low kick but Axelsson checks it.
Axelsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Axelsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anderson is out of range and Axelsson settles back down.
Axelsson slips a jab from Anderson.#T4#
Axelsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Axelsson misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Axelsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Axelsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Johan Axelsson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brownie Anderson!
Brownie Anderson retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Brownie Anderson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 64
Date: Jun 27, 2016

#R1#
Volpicelli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volpicelli misses with a body shot.
Axelsson lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Volpicelli drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Axelsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Axelsson keeping moving, preventing Volpicelli from controlling successfully.
Axelsson controls Volpicelli momentarily but Volpicelli frees himself.
Axelsson has his hands on Volpicelli's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Axelsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volpicelli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Axelsson is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Axelsson working for a triangle but Volpicelli defends it easily.
Volpicelli passes Axelsson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Axelsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Axelsson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Volpicelli frees his head nicely. Oh but Axelsson has switched to an armbar! Volpicelli is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Johan Axelsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Johan Axelsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 62
Date: Jun 13, 2016

#R1#
Kinji throws a low kick but Axelsson avoids it.
Axelsson misses with a body shot.
Axelsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Axelsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good exchange - Kinji coming out on top.#CUT2#
It looks like Johan Axelsson has been cut.
Kinji chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Axelsson needs to keep his hands up - Kinji had a free shot at his head there.
Kinji lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kinji finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kinji waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axelsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinji throws a looping overhand right but Axelsson ducks down to avoid it.
Kinji moves in looking to clinch but Axelsson pushes him off.
Axelsson misses with a body shot.
Kinji tries to clinch but Axelsson is having none of it. #T1#
Kinji slips under a jab.
Kinji misses with a looping left.
Kinji misses with a body kick.
Kinji slips under a jab.
Axelsson avoids the body shot from Kinji.
Axelsson ducks under a wild hook from Kinji.
Kinji tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Axelsson is looking to counter the offense by Kinji and move into the clinch.
Kinji misses with a left hand
and Axelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kinji pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kinji will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kinji takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Axelsson works Kinji's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Axelsson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axelsson stalling.
Axelsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kinji's head.
Kinji is trying to get back to full guard.
Axelsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Axelsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kinji's head.
Kinji avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Axelsson.
Kinji is looking to improve his position.
Kinji is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Axelsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kinji is staying active underneath Axelsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Kinji looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kinji is trying to get back to full guard.
Axelsson trying to mount his opponent but Kinji defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Axelsson in particular looking to stall.
Kinji moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Axelsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kinji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kinji is trying to keep Axelsson in close. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Axelsson missing with a left hand there. Kinji was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Axelsson throws a hook to the side of Kinji's head but Kinji sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kinji connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Axelsson's hands.
Kinji looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Axelsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kinji won't be happy with that.
Kinji is trying to control Axelsson's posture but Axelsson avoids it.
Axelsson throws a strike aimed at the side of Kinji's head but Kinji avoids it well.
Axelsson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Johan Axelsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johan Axelsson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A jab from Axelsson does it's job there.
Kinji uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Axelsson.
Kinji misses with an uppercut. Axelsson saw that one coming.
Axelsson attempts a counter takedown but Kinji avoids it well and moves away.
Kinji keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Axelsson.
Kinji throws a sloppy head kick and Axelsson moves out of range easily.
Kinji scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Kinji throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Axelsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kinji fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson ducks under a wild hook from Kinji.
Kinji misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Axelsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Johan Axelsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Axelsson stopping the sweep attempt from Kinji.
Kinji wants to stand but Axelsson is controlling the position. #T1#
Axelsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kinji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kinji looking to control.
Axelsson slips nicely into half guard.
Axelsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Kinji is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Axelsson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kinji is looking for a sweep. Axelsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Axelsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kinji does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Axelsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kinji defending well though. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Axelsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kinji manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Axelsson wants to pass the guard but Kinji is keeping the position.
Axelsson trying to control but Kinji is working from the bottom.
Kinji seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Axelsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kinji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Axelsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kinji throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so Axelsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3#
Kinji looking to hit a scissor sweep but Axelsson is one step ahead there.
Axelsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kinji is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kinji working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Axelsson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kinji is trying to keep Axelsson in close.
Kinji wants to hit a switch here but Axelsson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kinji there!
Kinji is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Axelsson with a couple of short strikes.
Kinji tries to hold on but Axelsson pushes him away.
Axelsson working Kinji over with strikes here.
Axelsson lands with some strikes.#ROC#
Kinji is rocked!
Axelsson lands a big elbow - Kinji is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Kinji is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Johan Axelsson!
A victorious Johan Axelsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEFC 196
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
A head kick by Whaley misses
and Axelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whaley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Whaley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Axelsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Axelsson cracks Whaley with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Whaley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Axelsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Axelsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Axelsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nice strikes from Axelsson there. #SUB2#
Axelsson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Whaley is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Johan Axelsson!
Our winner, Johan Axelsson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CEFC194
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1#
Axelsson lands a jab to the nose.
Seth Sinclair misses with an uppercut
and Axelsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Axelsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Seth Sinclair swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Axelsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Axelsson stops Seth Sinclair from standing up.
Seth Sinclair looking to hit a scissor sweep but Axelsson is one step ahead there.
Axelsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Axelsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Axelsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Axelsson tries to advance to mount but Seth Sinclair denies him.
Axelsson controlling the position from side mount.
Axelsson in side control, throwing shots but Seth Sinclair defends.
Seth Sinclair is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Axelsson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Seth Sinclair down. #T2#
Axelsson is chipping away with strikes.
Seth Sinclair wants to get back to his feet.
Seth Sinclair looking for a sweep but Axelsson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Seth Sinclair really wants to buck Axelsson off and get back to his feet.
Seth Sinclair tries to reverse the position but Axelsson maintains control.
Axelsson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Axelsson cracks Seth Sinclair with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Seth Sinclair is in all sorts of trouble here.
Axelsson cracks Seth Sinclair with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T3#
Axelsson lands a big shot there that rocks Seth Sinclair but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #ROC#
Seth Sinclair is rocked!
Axelsson prevents Seth Sinclair from getting the reversal.
Seth Sinclair is still in real trouble! Can Axelsson finish him?#SUB#
Axelsson working for a submission but Seth Sinclair is keeping him at bay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Axelsson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Seth Sinclair takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Axelsson's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johan Axelsson!
A very excited looking Johan Axelsson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Showa Day !!! We Love Emporers
Date: Apr 29, 2016

#R1#
Axelsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Joe has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A lazy left from Joe finds it's target.
Joe connects with a body shot.
Joe throws a jab when Axelsson was well out of range.
Joe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Axelsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Joe throws a hook but Axelsson avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Axelsson misses its intended target.
Joe was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Joe connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like Johan Axelsson has been cut.
Joe tries to bum rush Axelsson with a series of wild strikes but Axelsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Joe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Axelsson dodges the punch combination from Joe. #T1#
Axelsson looks to land a left hand but Joe moved out of range nicely.
Average Joe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Axelsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Joe is just out of range.
Joe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Joe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Axelsson eats them both and turns towards Joe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Joe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Axelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joe loads up on a big right hand but Axelsson slips the punch.
It looked like Axelsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Axelsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Axelsson manages to avoid it.
Axelsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joe.
Joe throws out a leg kick but Axelsson moves out of range and Joe only half commits.
Axelsson throwing a counter right hand but Joe manages to avoid it.
Joe with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Joe just misses with a punch to the body.
Axelsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Joe was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Joe throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Axelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Joe fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joe is trying to keep Axelsson in close.
Axelsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Axelsson wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
Axelsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joe wants to sweep but no luck.
Joe keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Joe wants to control the position but Axelsson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Axelsson prevents Joe from standing back up.
Axelsson thows a huge punch but Joe dodges it nicely.
Axelsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Axelsson thows a huge punch but Joe dodges it nicely.
Axelsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Joe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Axelsson controlling the action here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Joe tries to get to full guard but Axelsson has control of the leg. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Axelsson trying to mount his opponent but Joe defends it.
Joe is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Joe misses with a double jab
and Axelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Joe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Axelsson.
Axelsson throws a jab when Joe was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Johan Axelsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johan Axelsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Joe throws a low kick but Axelsson avoids it.#CL#
Axelsson clinches up against the ropes.
Axelsson stalling in the clinch.
Joe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axelsson working aggressively here.
Axelsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Axelsson lands a nice uppercut.
Axelsson misses with a body punch.
Axelsson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Joe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Joe has hold of one of Axelsson's legs. Axelsson is fighting the takedown attempt but Joe gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Joe is working Axelsson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Axelsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Axelsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joe is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Joe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Axelsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Axelsson is pulling down on Joe's head to control his posture.
Axelsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Axelsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joe postures up. #SUB#
Axelsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joe defends it easily.
Joe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Axelsson has his foot on Joe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joe works his way back into a safe position though.
Joe postures up in Axelsson's guard and throws a big left but Axelsson blocks it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Joe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Joe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Axelsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joe has managed to get both his arms back between Axelsson's legs - danger averted.
Joe throws an elbow that misses. Axelsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Joe's guard. Nice move by Axelsson!#REVR#
Axelsson stops Joe from standing up.
Joe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Axelsson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Joe is trying to control the position but Axelsson postures up.
Axelsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Axelsson stopping the sweep attempt from Joe.#T3#
Axelsson throwing strikes but missing.
Johan Axelsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joe is trying to control the position but Axelsson postures up.
Axelsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Joe's head.
Joe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Axelsson is one step ahead there.
Joe keeping moving, preventing Axelsson from controlling successfully.
Axelsson working some strikes from top position.
Joe has his hands on Axelsson's head, controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Axelsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Axelsson throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Axelsson misses the jab.
A big right from Axelsson misses.
Axelsson misses with a body shot.
Joe fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joe scoring well with a low kick there.
Joe looks to throw the jab but Axelsson is out of range.
It looked like Axelsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Axelsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johan Axelsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Joe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Axelsson shoots and misses
and Joe counters with a two punch combo.
Axelsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joe throws out the jab.
Axelsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Axelsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Axelsson tries to move into range but Joe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Axelsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joe. Joe obviously looking to wear him down.
Joe misses with a body shot
and Axelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Axelsson looks for a takedown but Joe sprawls well.#TD#
Axelsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Joe napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1#
Axelsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joe keeps working.
Joe struggling a bit here.
Joe is letting Axelsson control him for a moment. #SUB#
Axelsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Axelsson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Joe works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Axelsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Joe manages to get to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Joe holds on and takes a little breather.
Axelsson wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
Axelsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Axelsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Axelsson throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Axelsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Joe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Joe slips a straight right by Axelsson.
Axelsson misses with a body shot.
Joe misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Axelsson misses its target.
Joe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Donk. Joe catches Axelsson right on the button with a cross.
Joe takes a swing at Axelsson's ribcage but misses.
Axelsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joe lands a jab to the nose.
Joe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Axelsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Axelsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joe.
Axelsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Axelsson connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Average Joe really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johan Axelsson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Axelsson lands with a hook. Joe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Joe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Axelsson is looking to counter the offense by Joe and move into the clinch.
Joe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axelsson.
Joe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joe looks to land a combination but Axelsson avoids it well.
Joe takes a swing at Axelsson's ribcage but misses.
Axelsson is looking for a counter combo.
Average Joe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe misses with a few strikes there.
Axelsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Axelsson backs off Joe throws a huge counter combo but Axelsson manages to avoid it all.#T1##TD#
Axelsson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Joe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Joe is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Axelsson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Joe is not content to let Axelsson control the position.
The strikes coming from Axelsson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Joe is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Joe stops Axelsson from passing to mount. #T2#
Joe tries to improve position but can't. #ES2#
Joe explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nice defenses there by Joe.
Axelsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joe.
Axelsson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Joe.
A punch combination from Joe misses.
Axelsson scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Axelsson lands a jab.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Joe. That snapped Axelsson's head back.
Axelsson slips under a jab from Joe.
Joe misses with a low kick.
Joe misses with a wild body shot.
Axelsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Axelsson misses with a looping right.
Joe misses with a low kick.
Average Joe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joe misses with a hook. Axelsson ducked under it nicely.
Axelsson tries to counter with a takedown but Joe is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Joe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Axelsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No luck for Axelsson with that takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Joe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Axelsson throws a good cross that connects.
Joe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Axelsson.
A little jabbing left from Joe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Axelsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Axelsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joe misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Axelsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Joe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Average Joe dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Johan Axelsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Joe throws a nice looking combination but Axelsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joe scores with a head kick. Axelsson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Joe throws a sloppy head kick and Axelsson moves out of range easily.
Axelsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Axelsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joe throws a leg kick that misses.
Axelsson misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Axelsson's hands.
Good work by Axelsson as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Joe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Axelsson counter with a right hand.
Axelsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Joe lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Axelsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Axelsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Joe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Axelsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joe misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Joe.
Axelsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Axelsson misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joe. Axelsson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Joe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Axelsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Axelsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joe misses with a head kick.
Joe catches Axelsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Joe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axelsson.
Axelsson lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Joe swats away the attempt to clinch by Axelsson.
Axelsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Joe is just out of range.#T3#
Axelsson throws a lazy right hand but Joe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Axelsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joe counters with a straight right hand.
Axelsson misses with an uppercut. Joe saw that one coming.
Joe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Axelsson under the eye.
A left and a right from Joe both land. Nice combination.
Axelsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Joe.
Axelsson dodges the punch combination from Joe.
Johan Axelsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good standup being displayed there by Joe as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Axelsson scores with a body shot.
Axelsson takes a swing at Joe's ribcage but misses.
Joe connects with an inside leg kick.
Joe thumps Axelsson with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axelsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Joe connects with an inside leg kick.
Axelsson throws a good cross that connects.
Axelsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joe moves away.
Axelsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Joe is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Average Joe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Joe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Average Joe!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Average Joe!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Average Joe!

Average Joe wins by unanimous decision!
Average Joe looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Legion of Doom. Yknow?'.

Event: CEFC 191
Date: Mar 25, 2016

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Zepp.
Zepp scores with a hook to the body. Axelsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johan Axelsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axelsson misses with a body shot.
Axelsson throws a low kick but Zepp avoids it.
Axelsson throws a right hand that misses
and Zepp counters with a right hand to the body.
Zepp misses with a kick to the body.
Axelsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zepp throws a combination that misses
and Axelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Axelsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zepp throws a series of punches but Axelsson moves out of range.
A head kick by Zepp misses #TD#
and Axelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Zepp fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zepp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zepp is trying to control the position but Axelsson postures up. #T1#
Axelsson trying to control but Zepp is working from the bottom.
Axelsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Axelsson trying to control but Zepp is working from the bottom.
Axelsson throwing strikes but missing.
Axelsson wants to control from the top but Zepp keeps moving.
Zepp trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Axelsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zepp throws out the jab.
A shot to the body from Zepp misses
and Axelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Zepp throws out a loose jab but Axelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zepp.
Axelsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zepp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zepp closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Axelsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zepp trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Axelsson trying to control from half guard but Zepp is working away.
Axelsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zepp's head.
Axelsson stops Zepp from getting back to his feet.
Zepp blocking the ground and pound attempt from Axelsson.
Axelsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Axelsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zepp is concentrating on defense, preventing Axelsson from advancing position.
Zepp is looking to improve his position.
Axelsson throws a strike but Zepp avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Axelsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zepp trying to keep a closed guard but Axelsson is proving a slippery customer.
Zepp is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Axelsson trying to control but Zepp is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Axelsson controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Axelsson misses with a double jab.
Zepp looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zepp pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Axelsson back to the cage. Zepp follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Johan Axelsson has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zepp.
Axelsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Johan Axelsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johan Axelsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Axelsson misses with a few strikes there.
Zepp takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Axelsson throws a shot from downtown. Zepp moves away and avoids it.
Zepp pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Axelsson lands the left hand.#CUT#
It looks like Bobby Zepp has been cut.
Axelsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Zepp off the cage and back into range.
Zepp takes a swing at Axelsson's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson goes for a double leg but Zepp avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zepp continues to drive forward.
Axelsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Axelsson scores with a nice strike.
Axelsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zepp can do to turn this around?#T1#
Axelsson scores with a nice head shot.
Zepp getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Axelsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zepp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Axelsson manages to avoid it.
Axelsson throws out a loose jab but Zepp uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Zepp misses.
Axelsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zepp.
A nice side step and Zepp releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zepp looks to land a combination. Axelsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zepp throws a leg kick but Axelsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zepp throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Axelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Axelsson. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Axelsson is working Zepp over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ES2#
Zepp manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Zepp stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Axelsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zepp tries a body shot but Axelsson blocks it.
Zepp lands with a right to the head.
Zepp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zepp as Axelsson tries to tie him up.
Axelsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zepp misses with some punches.
Zepp throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Axelssons head.
Zepp misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Zepp fails to land.
Zepp misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Zepp swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsson is trying to break the clinch but Zepp has him pressed against the cage.
Zepp struggles to land a body shot inside as Axelsson controls his hands.
Axelsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zepp blocks an uppercut.
Axelsson blocks a body shot from Zepp.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Axelsson fails to land.
Axelsson blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Zepp fails to land.
Zepp misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Axelsson.
Axelsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zepp backwards.
Axelsson lands with a light punch inside.
Zepp swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Zepp swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zepp swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD#
Axelsson jumps into guard, dragging Zepp to the mat. #SU2#
Zepp decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Zepp takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zepp slips a jab from Axelsson.
Zepp takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Axelsson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Axelsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zepp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Johan Axelsson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Axelsson misses the body punch
and Zepp counters with a stiff right hand.
Zepp takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Axelsson misses with a shot to the body
and Zepp counters with a stiff right hand.
Axelsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Zepp sprawls well. He's pushed Axelsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zepp stuns Axelsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Axelsson walks into a left hand.
Zepp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axelsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zepp lands the left hand.
Zepp misses with a left hand
and Axelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Axelsson lands the left hand.#T1#
Axelsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Axelsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Axelsson lands a body shot.
Axelsson throws a big shot that misses.
Axelsson takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Zepp gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zepp.
Axelsson prevents a body shot from Zepp.
Axelsson lands with a light punch inside.
Axelsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zepp backwards.
Axelsson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Zepp misses with some punches.
Axelsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zepp.
Axelsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zepp blocking some punches.
Zepp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Axelsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zepp's elbow.
Zepp misses with a punch on the inside.
Zepp misses with some punches.
Zepp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zepp has a couple of punches blocked by Axelsson.
Zepp lands a right hand.
Axelsson misses with a body punch.
Axelsson blocks an uppercut.
Zepp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axelsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC#
Axelsson breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Axelsson avoids the body shot from Zepp.
A swing and a miss from Axelsson.
Axelsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zepp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Axelsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Zepp counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Axelsson.
Axelsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zepp flicks out a counter leg kick but Axelsson steps away.
Axelsson swings widly with a right hand
and Zepp counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A swing and a miss from Axelsson.
Axelsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Zepp throws a hook but Axelsson blocks it.
Axelsson misses with a wild body shot.
Axelsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zepp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zepp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axelsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Axelsson.
Axelsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zepp's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zepp throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Axelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Axelsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Axelsson misses with a wild body shot.
Zepp swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Zepp really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Axelsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4##CL2#
Zepp closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Axelsson blocking some punches. #BC#
Axelsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Axelsson slips a jab from Zepp.
A counter left hand to the body from Axelsson misses its target.
Axelsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Axelsson.
Zepp scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Axelsson misses
and Zepp counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Axelsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zepp lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Axelsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Axelsson misses with a right hand
and Zepp counters with a nice uppercut.
Zepp walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Axelsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Axelsson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zepp counters with an inside leg kick.
Zepp scores with a hook.
Axelsson misses the jab.
Bobby Zepp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Axelsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Zepp counters with a nice uppercut.
Zepp misses with a straight left.
Axelsson connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Zepp misses with an uppercut
and Axelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Axelsson avoids a kick to the body.
Bobby Zepp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axelsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Axelsson misses with a jab to the body
and Zepp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zepp throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zepp misses with an uppercut. Axelsson saw that one coming.
Axelsson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zepp manages to circle out of the way.
Axelsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Zepp is just out of range.
It seemed like Zepp was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Axelsson moves to clinch but Zepp breaks away
and Zepp counters with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Axelsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Axelsson walks into a straight right hand from Zepp.
Decent striking displayed by Axelsson there.
Zepp with a hook.
Zepp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Axelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Axelsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Zepp loads up on a big right hand but Axelsson slips the punch.
Zepp works over Axelsson's head and body with a nice combination.#T4#
Zepp has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Axelsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Zepp's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Axelsson clinches up with Zepp and pushes him back against the cage.
Zepp swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zepp throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Axelssons head.
Zepp lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axelsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zepp can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsson controls the action.
Zepp misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Zepp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Axelsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zepp was well out of range. Poor timing from Axelsson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zepp. Axelsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Zepp dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
A head kick by Zepp misses
and Axelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Zepp misses its intended target.
Axelsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zepp sprawls and moves away.
Zepp moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zepp jabs Axelsson right on the nose. Axelsson blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zepp. Axelsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zepp wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zepp lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Axelsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Zepp counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Axelsson thinking.
Zepp lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
Zepp takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zepp moves out of range of the strikes.
As Axelsson backs off Zepp throws a huge counter combo but Axelsson manages to avoid it all.
Zepp has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zepp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zepp's corner calls for a 1-2. Zepp obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Axelsson throws a hook but Zepp avoids it easily.
Axelsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Zepp is just out of range.
Axelsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zepp manages to avoid it.
Zepp avoids the body shot from Axelsson.
Axelsson has his takedown stuffed
and Zepp counters with an outside leg kick. #T2#
Axelsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Axelsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zepp throws a shot from downtown. Axelsson moves away and avoids it.
Axelsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Axelsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zepp blocks the body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Zepp.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zepp misses with a low kick. #T3#
Axelsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Axelsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zepp.
Axelsson throws a big shot that misses.
Zepp throws a series of punches but Axelsson moves out of range.
Axelsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zepp can pounce on him.
Zepp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Axelsson.
Zepp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Axelsson.
Good standup being displayed there by Axelsson as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Axelsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zepp.#TD#
Axelsson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zepp was covering up waiting for the punch and Axelsson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Axelsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zepp keeping full guard, as Axelsson tries to pass.
Axelsson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Axelsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zepp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zepp wants to sweep here but Axelsson controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bobby Zepp.
I think Zepp has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 46:50
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Zepp!
Bobby Zepp is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Bobby Zepp made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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