Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ENIGMA 60
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1#
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson stalks Axelrod and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Axelrod's face. Axelrod staggers backwards, shaken.
Axelrod darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Axelrod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Axelrod trying to control but Johnson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Axelrod is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Axelrod is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Axelrod is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Axelrod wants to get back to full guard.
Axelrod is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Axelrod is trying is best to control the position here.
Axelrod is trying to control but can't.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Axelrod dodges it nicely.
Axelrod taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Axelrod's temple.
Axelrod wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Axelrod is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard. #T2#
Axelrod has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Axelrod tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson throwing shots but Axelrod is blocking nicely.
Axelrod is trying to get back to full guard.
Axelrod trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Axelrod controlling the position well.
Johnson is thwarting Axelrod's attempts to control the position.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Axelrod tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Johnson passes into side control, despite Axelrod's attempt to control the position.
Axelrod is trying to escape the position but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Johnson wants to control but Axelrod is keeping him busy.
Axelrod tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position. #T4#
Johnson taking a breather here.
Axelrod tries to improve position but can't.
Axelrod sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Johnson working his ground and pound in the gym.
Axelrod tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Axelrod doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Axelrod is defending well.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Axelrod is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Remi Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is nestled in close to Axelrod, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Axelrod is holding on to half guard well.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Axelrod tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson is pressing down on Axelrod's thigh, looking to free his foot. Axelrod is holding on for now.
Johnson prevents Axelrod from improving his position.
Remi Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Axelrod has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Axelrod's temple.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Axelrod wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Axelrod is working away.
Axelrod regains full guard. Nicely done.
Axelrod on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Axelrod tries to get out of the position.
Axelrod is looking to sweep but instead, Johnson has passed into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Axelrod wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Well, if Johnson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Axelrod trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Axelrod with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Axelrod taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
Johnson is thwarting Axelrod's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Johnson prevents Axelrod from improving his position.
Axelrod keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Axelrod wants to get back to full guard.
Axelrod is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Axelrod wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson is working Axelrod over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Axelrod is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Axelrod looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Axelrod is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Axelrod keeps moving. #T3#
Axelrod looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Axelrod's brow.
Axelrod is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Axelrod manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Johnson has control of Axelrod's left arm, preventing Axelrod from doing any damage.
Axelrod preventing the sweep.
Johnson is pulling down on Axelrod's head to control his posture.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Axelrod tries to pass.
Axelrod trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Axelrod wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We've been hearing good reports from Axelrod's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Axelrod trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Remi Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Axelrod getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Axelrod shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A left lands for Axelrod.
Axelrod bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson slips a jab from Axelrod.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Axelrod throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Axelrod!
Johnson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands some shots froms side control.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Axelrod keeps working.
Axelrod is trying to get back to half guard.
Axelrod manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Axelrod tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Johnson winds up and cracks Axelrod with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Axelrod trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Axelrod has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Axelrod on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Axelrod is trying to control but can't.
Johnson winds up and cracks Axelrod with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Axelrod with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Johnson not doing much here.
Axelrod is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Axelrod is trying is best to control the position here.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Axelrod on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Axelrod manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Axelrod is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Axelrod wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Axelrod trying to control the position.
Johnson trying to control but Axelrod is working from the bottom.
Axelrod trying to control the position.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Axelrod works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Axelrod keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Axelrod wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Axelrod to the ground. Johnson is now in Axelrod's guard.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Axelrod looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Axelrod wants to control the position but Johnson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Axelrod tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Axelrod regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rico Axelrod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Remi Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

And that's the end of the fight!
Remi Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remi Johnson!
Remi Johnson 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: ENIGMA 53
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Axelrod throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Axelrod misses with a looping left.
Axelrod throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Axelrod scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Axelrod misses with a hook.
Akhtankhanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Axelrod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Axelrod.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a left hand but Axelrod moved out of range nicely.
Axelrod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Axelrod moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Axelrod misses with a straight right.
Akhtankhanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Axelrod at a distance.
Axelrod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akhtankhanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've been informed that Axelrod has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Axelrod throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Axelrod swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
Axelrod looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Akhtankhanov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Axelrod misses with a looping left.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axelrod defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Axelrod strikes.
Axelrod throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
Akhtankhanov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Axelrod counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axelrod.
Akhtankhanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Akhtankhanov does it's job there.
Axelrod throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Axelrod lands an overhand right.
Axelrod looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov tried to score with a low kick but Axelrod checks it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right handed body shot lands from Axelrod.
Akhtankhanov lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Akhtankhanov on the inside.
Akhtankhanov lands with a right to the head.
Axelrod throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Axelrod misses with a body punch.
Akhtankhanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Akhtankhanov blocking some punches.
Akhtankhanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelrod's elbow.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body punch.
Axelrod can't find room to land a body shot as Akhtankhanov controls the action.
Akhtankhanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axelrod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akhtankhanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axelrod lands a body shot.
Axelrod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axelrod tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Axelrod back against the cage.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Axelrod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards.
Axelrod tries to work over Akhtankhanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short shot to the head.
Akhtankhanov lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axelrod can't find room to land a body shot as Akhtankhanov controls the action.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelrod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akhtankhanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rico Axelrod will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Axelrod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Axelrod 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.
Axelrod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Axelrod misses the target.
Axelrod takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Axelrod.
Akhtankhanov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Axelrod.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Axelrod throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Axelrod ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Axelrod lands with a straight right. Akhtankhanov didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
Axelrod throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Axelrod misses with an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Axelrod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akhtankhanov lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Axelrod lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Akhtankhanov feints and then cracks Axelrod's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Axelrod down.
Axelrod dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akhtankhanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Axelrod looks to land a left hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range nicely.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Axelrod saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Akhtankhanov jabs Axelrod right on the nose. Axelrod blinks but takes it well.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axelrod.
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov tried to counter with a leg kick but Axelrod avoided it.
Axelrod on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axelrod looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Axelrod doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Axelrod throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.#CL#
Akhtankhanov clinches up with Axelrod and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Axelrod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rico Axelrod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akhtankhanov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Axelrod throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Axelrod avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Axelrod.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Axelrod.
Akhtankhanov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Axelrod momentarily.
Axelrod throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Axelrod.
A left and a right from Axelrod both land. Nice combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Akhtankhanov!
Axelrod scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A low kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Axelrod looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Axelrod avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Akhtankhanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akhtankhanov.
Axelrod tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Akhtankhanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Axelrod's head.
Axelrod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sultanbek Akhtankhanov 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#
Akhtankhanov needs to keep his hands up - Axelrod had a free shot at his head there.
Axelrod doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Axelrod throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Axelrod.
Akhtankhanov defending well as Axelrod loads up on a big left hand.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Axelrod.
Axelrod misses with a left hand
and Akhtankhanov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Axelrod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Axelrod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Axelrod throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Axelrod.
Akhtankhanov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Akhtankhanov throws a big shot that misses.
Axelrod misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Akhtankhanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
Axelrod throws out a powerful jab.
Axelrod takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Axelrod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Axelrod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akhtankhanov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akhtankhanov, as that shot connected.
Akhtankhanov tries to clinch up but Axelrod circles away and keeps his distance.
Akhtankhanov is looking to slow Axelrod down with leg kicks.
Akhtankhanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Axelrod throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov sizes up Axelrod with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Axelrod's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Axelrod strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Akhtankhanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Axelrod misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Axelrod.
Axelrod misses the jab.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Axelrod.
Akhtankhanov works Axelrod's body with a nice hook.
Akhtankhanov lands a lovely overhand right.
Akhtankhanov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Axelrod moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov loads up on a big right hand but Axelrod slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Axelrod! But no joy.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Axelrod.
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Axelrod circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2#
Axelrod misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Axelrod misses the target.
Akhtankhanov jabs at Axelrod's body.
Axelrod takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Axelrod lands with a cross.
Axelrod misses with an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Axelrod.
Axelrod on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. Akhtankhanov obviously looking to wear him down.
Axelrod misses with a straight left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Axelrod takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Axelrod takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akhtankhanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Axelrod manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Axelrod throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Jab from Axelrod.
Axelrod scores with a hook.
Axelrod keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rico Axelrod.
I think Axelrod 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rico Axelrod!

Event: ENIGMA 48
Date: Oct 10, 2021

#R1#
A cross from Axelrod lands.
Shakes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shakes tries to clinch but Axelrod moves out of range.
Axelrod 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.
Axelrod moves into range and connects with a jab.
Axelrod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shakes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shakes swings for the body but Axelrod moves out of range.
Axelrod punishes Shakes's body with a nice straight punch.
Axelrod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Shakes misses.
Axelrod throws out a counter right but Shakes avoids it with no problem.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Axelrod connects with a jab.
Shakes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shakes moves in looking to clinch but Axelrod pushes him off.
Axelrod appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Axelrod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shakes manages to avoid it.
Shakes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shakes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axelrod circles away from the clinch attempt.
Axelrod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shakes.
It seemed like Axelrod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Shakes rushes Axelrod and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shakes blocks a body shot from Axelrod.
Shakes blocking some punches. #T1#
Shakes scores a nice knee to the body.
Axelrod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axelrod on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Shakes.
Axelrod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shakes's elbow.
Shakes blocking some punches.
Axelrod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axelrod lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shakes or not.
Axelrod misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shakes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Axelrod's brow.
Axelrod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shakes lands an elbow inside that Axelrod shrugs off.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Axelrod.
Shakes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Axelrod scores with a shoulder strike.
Axelrod tries to work over Shakes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axelrod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Axelrod working aggressively here.
Axelrod misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Axelrod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shakes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Axelrod fails to land.
Shakes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Axelrod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shakes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Axelrod tries a body shot but Shakes blocks it.
Shakes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Axelrod avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Axelrod.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shakes.
Shakes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Axelrod is defending well for now.
Axelrod takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axelrod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axelrod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelrod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Shakes.
Shakes lands a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rico Axelrod will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
The fighters circling - Shakes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Axelrod throws a body shot but no joy.
Axelrod scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shakes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shakes tries to clinch up but Axelrod circles away and keeps his distance.
Shakes just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Axelrod misses its intended target.
Good standup being displayed there by Axelrod as he connects with a hook.
Axelrod sizes up Shakes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Axelrod connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shakes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shakes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Axelrod momentarily.
Axelrod cracks Shakes with a good jab.
Shakes throws a jab but it's blocked by Axelrod.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shakes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Axelrod.
Shakes blocks a jab.
Axelrod swats away the attempt to clinch by Shakes.#T1#
Axelrod clobbers Shakes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Axelrod.
Axelrod has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Shakes takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Shakes.
Shakes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Axelrod avoids it.
A right hook to the body lands for Shakes.
Shakes scores a nice knee to the body.
Axelrod blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shakes.
Axelrod avoiding damage as Shakes throws knees to the body.
Shakes lands a nice elbow.
Axelrod has a couple of punches blocked by Shakes.
Axelrod misses with a punch on the inside.
Shakes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short body shot lands from Shakes as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axelrod misses with some punches.
Axelrod wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shakes has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Axelrod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rico Axelrod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shakes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Axelrod now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Axelrod misses with a wild body shot.
Axelrod lands a glancing blow to the side of Shakes's head.
Axelrod lands with a good body shot.
Shakes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Axelrod swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shakes.
Shakes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Axelrod swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shakes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Axelrod throws a hook but Shakes blocks it.
Shakes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Axelrod.
Axelrod shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Shakes clinches up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shakes.
Shakes lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axelrod blocks an elbow strike from Shakes.
Axelrod digs a right hand into Shakes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shakes's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rico Axelrod will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! 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#
Good exchange - Axelrod coming out on top.
Decent striking displayed by Shakes there.
Axelrod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shakes was well out of range. Poor timing from Axelrod.
Shakes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shakes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shakes misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Shakes closes the distance and clinches.
Axelrod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shakes's elbow.
Axelrod throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelrod.
Shakes lands an elbow that stopped Axelrod in his tracks for a moment.
Marcus Shakes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Axelrod fails to land.
Axelrod working aggressively here.
Axelrod tries to work over Shakes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axelrod swings wildly with an uppercut but Shakes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelrod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shakes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Axelrod avoids it.#T1#
Shakes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Axelrod's defenses.
Shakes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shakes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shakes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shakes trying to land knees to the body.
Shakes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Axelrod avoids it.
Shakes trying to land knees to the body.
Axelrod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axelrod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shakes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Axelrod's face.
Axelrod working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shakes blocking some punches.
Shakes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Axelrod avoids it.
Shakes missing with knees to the body.
Axelrod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shakes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right from Axelrod.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shakes tries a knee to the head but Axelrod blocks it. #T2#
Axelrod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shakes trying to land knees to the body.
Axelrod lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shakes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Axelrod is defending well for now.
Shakes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Axelrod blocks it with crossed arms.
Axelrod working aggressively here.
Axelrod tries to work over Shakes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axelrod takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shakes misses with a knee strike.
Axelrod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shakes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axelrod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axelrod throws a head punch that misses.
Shakes misses with a body punch.
Shakes blocks an uppercut.
Axelrod lands a nice uppercut.
Axelrod scores with an uppercut up the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Shakes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Axelrod 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Axelrod!

Event: ENIGMA 39
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Rolf's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rolf duly obliges.
Axelrod with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Rolf to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Axelrod scores with a takedown into Rolf's guard.#SUB2#
Rolf has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Axelrod should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rolf has tightened it up now! Axelrod should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jakob Rolf!
Jakob Rolf thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ENIGMA 33
Date: Jul 25, 2021

#R1#
Tomoguchi throws a lazy right hand but Axelrod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been told by Axelrod's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Axelrod closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tomoguchi circles away.
A little jabbing left from Tomoguchi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A combination from Axelrod does no damage.
Tomoguchi throws a looping overhand right but Axelrod ducks down to avoid it.
Shinji Tomoguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axelrod walks into a stiff left hand from Tomoguchi.#CL#
Axelrod gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tomoguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelrod's elbow.
Tomoguchi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axelrod can't get the takedown.
Tomoguchi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tomoguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axelrod tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tomoguchi smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Axelrod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomoguchi throws a shot from downtown. Axelrod moves away and avoids it.
Tomoguchi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tomoguchi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Axelrod slips a straight right by Tomoguchi.
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!
Tomoguchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Tomoguchi has managed to clinch. #T1#
A short right from Tomoguchi on the inside.
Tomoguchi misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomoguchi.
A short body shot lands from Tomoguchi as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tomoguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Axelrod.
Tomoguchi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tomoguchi tries a body shot but Axelrod blocks it.
Axelrod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axelrod looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Axelrod tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Axelrod jumps guard but Tomoguchi stands there with Axelrod around his waist. Axelrod gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tomoguchi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Axelrod seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tomoguchi can turn it around.
Tomoguchi misses with the head strike.
Tomoguchi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Axelrod.
Tomoguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Tomoguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelrod uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tomoguchi.
Axelrod is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tomoguchi is keeping busy.
Tomoguchi pushes Axelrod back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Axelrod is working for takedown but Tomoguchi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tomoguchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tomoguchi scores with a shot to the side of Axelrod's head.
Axelrod fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Axelrod breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Axelrod drives through and clinches with Tomoguchi against the cage.
Axelrod wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tomoguchi has him pressed against the cage.
Axelrod prevents a body shot from Tomoguchi.
Axelrod has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tomoguchi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tomoguchi tries a body shot but Axelrod blocks it.
Axelrod prevents a body shot from Tomoguchi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinji Tomoguchi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Axelrod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Axelrod takes one to the chin there.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tomoguchi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Axelrod fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Axelrod tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tomoguchi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Axelrod somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Axelrod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomoguchi lands a nice hook to Axelrod's body. Axelrod takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rico Axelrod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Tomoguchi drives through and clinches with Axelrod against the cage.
Tomoguchi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Axelrod wants to take the fight to the mat but Tomoguchi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tomoguchi 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.
Tomoguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelrod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomoguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Axelrod controls the action.
Tomoguchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Tomoguchi.
Axelrod drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tomoguchi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tomoguchi lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
A bit of stalling here from Axelrod.
Axelrod blocking some punches.
Shinji Tomoguchi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tomoguchi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Axelrod backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi misses with a body punch.
Tomoguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Axelrod. #BC#
Axelrod breaks from the clinch.
Axelrod shoots in for a takedown but Tomoguchi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tomoguchi throws a body punch but Axelrod moves out of range.
Axelrod shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tomoguchi defends it nicely.
The fighters circling - Tomoguchi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tomoguchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shinji Tomoguchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Axelrod throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Axelrod fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Axelrod.
Tomoguchi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Axelrod has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Axelrod there as he acknowledges the shot.
A punch combination from Axelrod misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axelrod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomoguchi.
A swing and a miss from Tomoguchi.
Axelrod fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Axelrod pushes Tomoguchi up against the cage in a clinch.
Tomoguchi lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Tomoguchi. #BC#
Axelrod breaks the clinch.
Tomoguchi throws a jab when Axelrod was well out of range.
Tomoguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tomoguchi throws a hook to the side of Axelrod's head but Axelrod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Axelrod is looking to counter the offense by Tomoguchi and move into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinji Tomoguchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tomoguchi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Axelrod looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Axelrod has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tomoguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelrod's elbow. #BC#
Axelrod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Axelrod listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Axelrod tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Tomoguchi gets a clinch.
Axelrod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelrod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Tomoguchi - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Tomoguchi.
Axelrod blocks an uppercut.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tomoguchi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Axelrod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axelrod prevents a body shot from Tomoguchi. #BC#
Axelrod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Tomoguchi moves into range and clinches up with Axelrod.
Tomoguchi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tomoguchi lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tomoguchi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi is pressed up against the cage. Axelrod has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tomoguchi down to the mat. Tomoguchi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Axelrod tries for a takedown but Tomoguchi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Axelrod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomoguchi throws a series of strikes that have Axelrod backpedaling.
A head kick by Axelrod misses
and Tomoguchi counters with a straight right hand.
Tomoguchi misses with an uppercut.
Tomoguchi throws a lazy right hand but Axelrod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Tomoguchi tries to keep at a distance but Axelrod has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tomoguchi lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Tomoguchi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Axelrod.
Tomoguchi lands a hook that snaps the head of Axelrod backwards.
A short uppercut from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axelrod blocks an uppercut.
Axelrod is working for takedown but Tomoguchi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Axelrod blocks an uppercut.
Axelrod prevents a body shot from Tomoguchi.
Axelrod trying to stall but Tomoguchi improves his position.
Tomoguchi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tomoguchi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tomoguchi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tomoguchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Axelrod controls his hands.
Tomoguchi tries to work over Axelrod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rico Axelrod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tomoguchi gets through Axelrod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tomoguchi is pressed up against the cage. Axelrod has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tomoguchi down to the mat. Tomoguchi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shinji Tomoguchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tomoguchi 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinji Tomoguchi!
Shinji Tomoguchi 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: AWC 2021 Finals Rd 3 B
Date: Jun 20, 2021

#R1#
Caliman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Axelrod throws the left hand but Caliman avoids the punch easily.
Caliman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Caliman looks to land a left hand but Axelrod moved out of range nicely.
Caliman ducks under a wild hook from Axelrod.
Axelrod connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Axelrod misses with a series of wild punches.
Axelrod lands a nice shot to the body.
Caliman throws a body punch but Axelrod moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelrod missing with a left hand there. Caliman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Caliman misses with a left hand
and Axelrod counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Caliman swings for the body but Axelrod moves out of range.
Caliman misses with the body kick
and Axelrod counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Caliman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caliman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Axelrod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caliman moves away.
Caliman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Caliman throws a chopping leg kick but Axelrod manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Axelrod takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Axelrod paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Axelrod takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Caliman misses with an uppercut
and Axelrod counters with a right hand to the body.
Axelrod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caliman moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caliman. Axelrod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Axelrod. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Axelrod.
Caliman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axelrod lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Axelrod tests Caliman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Caliman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Axelrod connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Caliman scrambles back to his feet.
Axelrod throws a lazy right hand but Caliman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Caliman moves away from the strike by Axelrod.
Caliman avoids the body shot from Axelrod.
A punch combination from Axelrod misses.
Axelrod lands a leg kick that knocks Caliman off balance momentarily.
Axelrod scores with a jab. Caliman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Caliman slips under a jab from Axelrod.
Axelrod throws an off balance right hand
and Caliman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Axelrod is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Caliman throws a poor cross that misses
and Axelrod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Axelrod looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Caliman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Axelrod goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC#Caliman is rocked!
Caliman clobbers Axelrod with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Axelrod swings for the body but Caliman moves out of range.
Caliman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Caliman misses
and Axelrod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Caliman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Axelrod. Axelrod circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caliman. Axelrod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Caliman throws a hook to the side of Axelrod's head but Axelrod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Axelrod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Caliman throws a leg kick
and Axelrod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caliman misses with a kick to the body
and Axelrod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Caliman with a hook.
Axelrod gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Caliman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Caliman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axelrod.
Axelrod takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Axelrod connects with an inside leg kick.
Caliman misses the body punch
and Axelrod counters with an outside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Caliman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caliman misses with an uppercut
and Axelrod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Axelrod cracks Caliman with an open hand slap.
Caliman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Axelrod checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Axelrod on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Axelrod dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Caliman misses with a body punch
and Axelrod counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Axelrod throws a low kick but it's checked well by Caliman.
Axelrod chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Axelrod scores with a jab. Caliman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Caliman thows a leg kick but Axelrod checks it
letting Axelrod counter with a right hand.
Axelrod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Caliman.
Axelrod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Axelrod jabs Caliman right on the nose. Caliman blinks but takes it well.
Axelrod swings for the body but Caliman moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Caliman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Axelrod takes a swing at Caliman's ribcage but misses.
Caliman misses with a wild body shot.
Rico Axelrod is winning the standup battle so far.
Axelrod throws a looping overhand right but Caliman ducks down to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Caliman might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Axelrod has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Caliman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Axelrod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caliman throws a body punch but Axelrod moves out of range.
Axelrod lands a nice shot that snaps Caliman's head back. #CUT#It looks like Christian Caliman has been cut.
Axelrod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caliman.
Nice cross by Axelrod.
Caliman is still on wobbly legs! Can Axelrod finish him?
Caliman throws a leg kick but Axelrod sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Axelrod on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Caliman seems to have recovered his senses.
Axelrod slips under a jab.
Caliman throws a jab but it's blocked by Axelrod.
Axelrod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caliman throws out a counter right but Axelrod avoids it with no problem.
Christian Caliman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axelrod ducks under a wild hook from Caliman.#T2#
Axelrod's corner calls for a 1-2. Axelrod obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #KD#
Axelrod cracks Caliman with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Axelrod has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Caliman to stand back up!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axelrod blocks the body kick.
Axelrod throwing a counter right hand but Caliman manages to avoid it.
Axelrod cracks a nice hook into Caliman's ribs.
Axelrod connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Caliman throws the left hand but Axelrod avoids the punch easily.
Caliman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Axelrod is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Axelrod wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Caliman moves out of range as Axelrod strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caliman. Axelrod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Axelrod seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Axelrod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caliman.
Caliman lands a head shot.
Caliman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Axelrod looks to land a right hand but Caliman moved out of range.#T3#
Axelrod looks to land a right hand but Caliman moved out of range.
It seemed like Caliman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Caliman misses with an uppercut. Axelrod saw that one coming.
Caliman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Axelrod manages to avoid it.
Axelrod lands a nice shot that snaps Caliman's head back.
Axelrod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Caliman.
Caliman slips under a jab.
Caliman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Caliman throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Axelrod counters with a nice right hand that sends Caliman toppling to the canvas! Caliman scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Axelrod finish him?!
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!
Caliman checks a leg kick.
Caliman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Axelrod tries to counter by clinching up but Caliman breaks away and moves out of range.
Caliman misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Caliman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Axelrod scores with a sloppy right hand. Caliman should have avoided that one.
Caliman swings for the body but Axelrod moves out of range.
Caliman staying out of range there.
Axelrod misses with a looping left.
Caliman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Axelrod misses with an uppercut
enabling Caliman to counter with a crisp jab.
Caliman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Axelrod.
Axelrod takes a swing at Caliman's ribcage but misses.
Caliman misses with a body shot
and Axelrod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caliman. Axelrod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Caliman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Axelrod dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Christian Caliman'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#
Axelrod moves away from the strike by Caliman.
Axelrod doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Caliman misses with a hook
and Axelrod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Axelrod misses with a body shot.
Axelrod changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Caliman misses with an uppercut. #KD#
Axelrod feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Caliman sprawling to the canvas! Caliman rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Axelrod finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axelrod avoids the body shot from Caliman.
Axelrod lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Caliman takes one on the button.
Caliman throws a poor cross that misses
and Axelrod scores with a counter punch that sends Caliman to the canvas! Axelrod smells blood - he's punishing Caliman with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Caliman has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rico Axelrod!

Event: AWC 2021 Finals Rd 2 B
Date: Jun 02, 2021

#R1#
Axelrod walks into a stiff left hand from Roll.
Roll connects with a looping right hand.
Rokken Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roll swinging wildly here.
Axelrod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Axelrod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roll.
Axelrod takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Axelrod takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Axelrod misses with a hook. Roll ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Roll wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roll looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roll darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Roll misses with a body shot.
Axelrod lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Roll dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Axelrod lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roll pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Axelrod back to the cage. Roll follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Roll throws a series of punches but Axelrod avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot by Roll.
Roll ducks under a wild hook from Axelrod.#T1#
Roll sizes up Axelrod with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Roll tests Axelrod's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Axelrod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roll was well out of range. Poor timing from Axelrod.
Axelrod throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roll on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Roll misses the target.
Axelrod looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Roll throws a nice looking combination but Axelrod bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Axelrod lands with a right hand.
Roll connects with a crisp jab.
Axelrod showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roll.
Roll swings for the body but Axelrod moves out of range.
Roll lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axelrod walks into a stiff left hand from Roll.#T2#
Axelrod misses with a body punch
and Roll counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Axelrod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roll.
Roll misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Roll.
Roll waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axelrod.
Axelrod now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Axelrod takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Axelrod pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Roll clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roll.
Roll scores with a shoulder strike.
Roll doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Roll's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Roll moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Roll fails to land.
Roll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roll blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
A short uppercut from Axelrod. #BC#
Roll breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Axelrod takes a jab right on the kisser.
Axelrod misses with a body shot.
Axelrod slips under a jab from Roll.
It seemed like Axelrod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roll throws a hook to the side of Axelrod's head but Axelrod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Axelrod swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Axelrod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roll moves away.
Roll swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Roll ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Roll avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roll throws a hook but Axelrod blocks it.
Axelrod on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Roll tries to clinch up.
Roll keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roll is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Roll misses. #T4#
Roll lands with a shot to the body.
Roll misses with a wild body shot.
Roll jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Axelrod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roll stalks Axelrod and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Axelrod's face. Axelrod staggers backwards, shaken.
Axelrod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roll manages to avoid it.
Axelrod on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Axelrod dodges the punch combination from Roll.
Axelrod appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Roll checks a leg kick.
Axelrod moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roll throws a shot from downtown. Axelrod moves away and avoids it.
Axelrod swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roll misses with an uppercut.
Roll is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rokken Roll dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Roll throws a hook but Axelrod blocks it.
Axelrod swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roll lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Roll works Axelrod's body with a nice hook.
Roll lands with a right hand.
Axelrod misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roll lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Roll connects with a body shot.
Roll misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rokken Roll is winning the standup battle so far.
Roll tries to clinch up but Axelrod circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Axelrod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Roll.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roll lands a nice shot that snaps Axelrod's head back.
A big left from Axelrod misses.
Axelrod looks to land a left hand but Roll moved out of range nicely.
Roll swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Roll scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Roll misses with a body shot
and Axelrod counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Roll throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roll throws a body shot but no joy.
Axelrod misses with an uppercut. Roll saw that one coming.
Roll looks to throw the jab but Axelrod is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Axelrod 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 Roll has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Roll and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Axelrod fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Roll takes a swing at Axelrod's ribcage but misses.
Axelrod swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Roll to counter with a crisp jab.
Axelrod throws a big shot that misses.
Roll misses with an uppercut.
Axelrod is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Roll with a body shot.
Roll moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A left lands for Roll.#T2#
Axelrod swings for the body but Roll moves out of range.
Axelrod just misses with a punch to the body.
Roll lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Axelrod has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roll stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Roll closes the distance and clinches.
Roll lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Axelrod.
Axelrod misses with the head strike.
Roll cracks Axelrod with a nice body shot.
Axelrod throws a punch but it's blocked by Roll.
Axelrod blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Roll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roll lands with a shot to the body.
Axelrod takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Axelrod looks to throw the jab but Roll is out of range. #T3#
Axelrod keeps the fight on the outside.
Roll throws a big shot that misses.
Axelrod throws out a loose jab but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll digs a good hook to Axelrod's body.
Roll thuds his right hand into Axelrod's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Axelrod throws a body shot but no joy.
Roll lands a jab to the nose.
Roll displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Roll connects with a single shot there.
Roll lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Roll forces Axelrod back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Axelrod misses with a punch on the inside.
Roll swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Axelrod.
Axelrod has a couple of punches blocked by Roll.
Roll misses with some punches.
Rokken Roll has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Roll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axelrod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelrod working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Roll.
Axelrod swings wildly with an uppercut but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelrod.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roll.
Nice body punch from Roll - that landed with a thud.
Roll lands a body punch. #BC#
Roll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roll lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Roll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Axelrod looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axelrod throws a big shot that misses.
Axelrod moves forwards but Roll connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rokken Roll dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Axelrod misses the shot to the body.
Axelrod takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Axelrod slips under a jab from Roll.
Axelrod looks to throw the jab but Roll is out of range.
Axelrod throws a body shot but no joy.
Roll scores with a nice right hand.
Roll thows a left - swing and a miss!
Axelrod moves out of range of the strikes.
Axelrod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roll.
Axelrod appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelrod is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roll.
Axelrod misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Roll.
Axelrod with a jab.#T1#
Roll misses with a hook
and Roll takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roll ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axelrod moves away.
Roll looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roll swings for the body but Axelrod moves out of range.
Roll misses with an uppercut.
Roll dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Axelrod pivots, looking for a leg kick but Roll is out of range and Axelrod settles back down.
Axelrod misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Roll moves into the clinch.
Roll is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Axelrod can do to turn this around?
Axelrod looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Roll's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Axelrod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roll.#CL#
Roll fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Axelrod, pushing him back against the cage.
Roll is working Axelrod over against the cage.
Axelrod swings wildly with an uppercut but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Axelrod tries to work over Roll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axelrod lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roll backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Roll fails to land. #BC#
Roll manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axelrod lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Roll just misses with a punch to the body.
Roll with a hook.
Roll waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axelrod.
Roll throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Axelrod throws a front kick aimed at Roll's knee but Roll avoids it well.
Axelrod falls off balance throwing a combination
and Roll counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Axelrod loads up on a big right hand but Roll slips the punch.#T3#
Roll lands a right hook to the body.
Roll connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Roll lunges at Axelrod with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Axelrod's hand.
Roll is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Roll has Axelrod up against the cage in a clinch.
Axelrod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Roll breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roll scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Roll lands.
Roll wants to clinch up but Axelrod keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Roll has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
A short left from Axelrod.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axelrod tries to work over Roll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axelrod tries to work over Roll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axelrod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Roll's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Axelrod just misses with a punch to the body.
Rico Axelrod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Roll drives through and clinches with Axelrod against the cage.
Axelrod lands with a left to the head.
Roll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axelrod misses with some punches.
Axelrod blocking some punches.
Roll tries to throw a body punch but Axelrod avoids it by throwing Roll back against the cage.
Axelrod working aggressively here.
Axelrod is trying to break free.
Axelrod lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roll backwards.
Axelrod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axelrod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roll gets through Axelrod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Roll breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rokken Roll showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Roll 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rokken Roll!
Rokken Roll decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: AWC 2021 Finals Rd 1 B
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Axelrod slips a straight right by Tomoguchi.
Axelrod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Axelrod connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tomoguchi. Tomoguchi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Axelrod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomoguchi.
Axelrod on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tomoguchi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tomoguchi connects with the punch.
A left and a right from Tomoguchi both land. Nice combination.
Tomoguchi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Axelrod moves away from the strike by Tomoguchi.
Axelrod looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shinji Tomoguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axelrod misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Axelrod.
Tomoguchi misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Tomoguchi closes the distance and pushes Axelrod back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomoguchi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tomoguchi lands a shoulder strike.
Axelrod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axelrod misses with a punch on the inside.
Axelrod takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Tomoguchi.
A short right from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi digs a right hand into Axelrod's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Axelrod's gas tank. #T1#
Axelrod lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Axelrod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Axelrod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tomoguchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Axelrod controls his hands.
Tomoguchi scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Axelrod.
Axelrod lands with a left to the head.
Tomoguchi misses with a body punch.
Axelrod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axelrod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axelrod lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Axelrod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tomoguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axelrod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axelrod swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomoguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelrod.
Tomoguchi lands a shot to the body.
Axelrod swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomoguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelrod working aggressively here. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axelrod.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axelrod lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tomoguchi scores with a shoulder strike.
Tomoguchi misses with some punches.
Axelrod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Tomoguchi fails to land.
Tomoguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomoguchi lands a body punch.
Tomoguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axelrod struggles to land a body shot inside as Tomoguchi controls his hands.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Tomoguchi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelrod.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tomoguchi lands a hook that snaps the head of Axelrod backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axelrod.
Axelrod lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tomoguchi backwards.
Axelrod struggles to land a body shot inside as Tomoguchi controls his hands.
Axelrod throws a punch but it's blocked by Tomoguchi.
Axelrod tries a body shot but Tomoguchi blocks it.
Tomoguchi blocking some punches.
Axelrod blocking some punches. #T3#
Tomoguchi has Axelrod pressed against the cage, preventing Axelrod from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Axelrod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking cross lands there for Axelrod.
Axelrod takes a swing at Tomoguchi's ribcage but misses.
Tomoguchi throws a shot from downtown. Axelrod moves away and avoids it.
Tomoguchi wants to clinch.
Tomoguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Axelrod manages to avoid it.
Tomoguchi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tomoguchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Axelrod.
Tomoguchi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Axelrod swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Axelrod swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tomoguchi misses with a body shot.
Axelrod looks to land a right hand but Tomoguchi moved out of range.
Axelrod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tomoguchi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook. Axelrod ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Axelrod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tomoguchi walks into a stiff left hand from Axelrod.
Axelrod moves forwards but Tomoguchi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Axelrod. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Tomoguchi fails to land with a series of punches.
A left lands for Axelrod.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tomoguchi takes one to the side of the head.
Axelrod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomoguchi.
Axelrod looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Axelrod scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tomoguchi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Axelrod paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tomoguchi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Axelrod throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tomoguchi throws a jab when Axelrod was well out of range.
Axelrod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tomoguchi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tomoguchi is looking to counter the offense by Axelrod and move into the clinch.
Tomoguchi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Axelrod throws a big shot that misses.
Tomoguchi defending well as Axelrod loads up on a big left hand.
Tomoguchi stuns Axelrod with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axelrod connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Axelrod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi tries to clinch up.
Nice straight punches there by Axelrod. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Axelrod.
Tomoguchi tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rico Axelrod will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tomoguchi jabs at Axelrod's body.
Rico Axelrod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Axelrod looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tomoguchi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tomoguchi ducks under a wild hook from Axelrod.
Axelrod defending well as Tomoguchi loads up on a big left hand.
Axelrod just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Axelrod.
Axelrod misses with a hook. Tomoguchi ducked under it nicely.
Axelrod misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tomoguchi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Axelrod stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Axelrod is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tomoguchi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Axelrod lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomoguchi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Axelrod's head.
Tomoguchi blocks a low kick nicely.
Tomoguchi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Axelrod misses with a leg kick.
Tomoguchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Axelrod feints a counter leg kick.
Tomoguchi takes a swing at Axelrod's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Axelrod's corner calls for a 1-2. Axelrod obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tomoguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axelrod.
A telegraphed right hand from Axelrod misses the target.
Axelrod moves away from the strike by Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axelrod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook to the body
and Axelrod counters with a straight right hand.
Axelrod looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Axelrod scores with a hook to the body. Tomoguchi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Axelrod listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tomoguchi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Axelrod jabs at Tomoguchi's body.
Axelrod misses with a wild body shot.
Axelrod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tomoguchi lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomoguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axelrod.
Axelrod digs a good hook to Tomoguchi's body.
Axelrod takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Axelrod takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tomoguchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axelrod sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Tomoguchi looks to clinch
and Axelrod counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tomoguchi tries to clinch but Axelrod is having none of it. #CL2#
Axelrod gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Axelrod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tomoguchi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Axelrod keeps the fight on the outside.
Axelrod finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tomoguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Axelrod was well out of range. Poor timing from Tomoguchi.
Axelrod throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shinji Tomoguchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tomoguchi connects with a body shot.
Tomoguchi misses with an uppercut.
Tomoguchi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tomoguchi moves out of range as Axelrod strikes.
Tomoguchi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tomoguchi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Axelrod keeps the fight on the outside.
Donk. Axelrod catches Tomoguchi right on the button with a cross.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Axelrod.
Axelrod loads up on a big right hand but Tomoguchi slips the punch.
Tomoguchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Axelrod.
A slow jab from Tomoguchi misses its intended target.
Axelrod uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Axelrod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Axelrod throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Axelrod throws a hook to the side of Tomoguchi's head but Tomoguchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Axelrod. Tomoguchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Axelrod swings for the body but Tomoguchi moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Tomoguchi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tomoguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Axelrod was well out of range. Poor timing from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi lands a glancing blow to the side of Axelrod's head.
Tomoguchi moves out of range as Axelrod strikes.
Tomoguchi is looking to counter the offense by Axelrod and move into the clinch.
Tomoguchi looks to throw the jab but Axelrod is out of range.
Axelrod lunges at Tomoguchi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tomoguchi's hand.
Tomoguchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tomoguchi fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Axelrod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tomoguchi.
Axelrod connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tomoguchi's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tomoguchi takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Tomoguchi takes the fight into the clinch.
Tomoguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
Axelrod misses with a punch on the inside.
Axelrod misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Tomoguchi.
Axelrod misses with the head strike.
Axelrod pushes Tomoguchi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Axelrod misses with a punch on the inside.
Axelrod working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Axelrod misses with a punch to the body.
Tomoguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tomoguchi prevents a body shot from Axelrod.
Axelrod misses with a body punch.
Tomoguchi scores with a shoulder strike.
Axelrod misses with a body punch.
Tomoguchi misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Axelrod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Tomoguchi avoids the body shot from Axelrod.
Axelrod ducks under a wild hook from Tomoguchi.
Axelrod misses with a looping right.
Axelrod swats away the attempt to clinch by Tomoguchi.
Axelrod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Axelrod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi throws a looping overhand right but Axelrod ducks down to avoid it.
Tomoguchi looks to land a right hand but Axelrod moved out of range.
Axelrod swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Axelrod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi checks a leg kick.
Axelrod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomoguchi.
A jab from Axelrod misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomoguchi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Axelrod throws a looping overhand right but Tomoguchi ducks down to avoid it.
Axelrod looks to score with a jab to the body but Tomoguchi is just out of range.
Tomoguchi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Axelrod finds it's way round the side to connect with Tomoguchi's head.
Tomoguchi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Axelrod connects with the punch.
Tomoguchi tries to clinch up
and Axelrod counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Tomoguchi.
Axelrod defending well as Tomoguchi loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Axelrod misses.
Tomoguchi connects with a jab.
Axelrod cracks a nice hook into Tomoguchi's ribs.
Tomoguchi thuds a left hand into Axelrod's body.
Axelrod is looking to chop away at Tomoguchi's legs.
The crowd cheers as Axelrod lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tomoguchi doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Tomoguchi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Axelrod misses with the head strike.
Tomoguchi blocks a body shot from Axelrod.
Shinji Tomoguchi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Axelrod tries to work over Tomoguchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axelrod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Axelrod lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Axelrod misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Tomoguchi. #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!
Tomoguchi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Axelrod backwards.
Tomoguchi blocking some punches.
Axelrod misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Axelrod.
Tomoguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tomoguchi pushes Axelrod back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Axelrod lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Axelrod misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Axelrod.
Tomoguchi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Axelrod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tomoguchi throws a head punch that misses.
Axelrod throws a punch but it's blocked by Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axelrod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tomoguchi fails to land.
Axelrod tries a body shot but Tomoguchi blocks it.
Axelrod misses with a punch to the body.
Axelrod stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Axelrod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomoguchi's elbow. #T3##BC2#
Axelrod manages to break the clinch.
Axelrod lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tomoguchi at a distance.
Axelrod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tomoguchi misses with a straight left.
Tomoguchi misses with a lunging right hand
and Axelrod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tomoguchi tries to clinch up but Axelrod circles away and keeps his distance.
A slow jab from Tomoguchi misses its intended target.
Axelrod bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Axelrod darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tomoguchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Axelrod.
Axelrod uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Axelrod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomoguchi.
Axelrod jabs Tomoguchi right on the nose. Tomoguchi blinks but takes it well.
Tomoguchi misses with a double jab
and Axelrod counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axelrod keeps the fight on the outside.
Axelrod buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tomoguchi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Axelrod lands a glancing blow to the side of Tomoguchi's head.
Axelrod with a hook.#CL2#
Axelrod closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tomoguchi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Axelrod lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tomoguchi backwards. #BC2#
Axelrod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tomoguchi misses with an uppercut.
Axelrod jabs Tomoguchi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tomoguchi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tomoguchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Axelrod has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Axelrod misses with a body shot.
Tomoguchi is looking to counter the offense by Axelrod and move into the clinch.
Axelrod connects with the punch.
Tomoguchi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axelrod lands with a straight right. Tomoguchi didn't see that one coming.#ROC2#Tomoguchi is rocked!
Tomoguchi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tomoguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Axelrod throws a hook to the side of Tomoguchi's head but Tomoguchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Axelrod comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Axelrod 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Axelrod!

Event: AWC Group C - Rd 4
Date: Apr 09, 2021

#R1#
Keane throws a looping overhand right but Axelrod ducks down to avoid it.
Keane misses with a straight left.
Keane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Axelrod makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brett Keane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axelrod takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab, jab by Keane - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Keane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keane throws a poor cross that misses
and Axelrod counters with a stiff right hand.
A cross from Keane lands.
Axelrod throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Keane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Axelrod definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Keane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Axelrod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keane throws a big shot that misses.
Keane looks to land a left hand but Axelrod moved out of range nicely.
Keane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Keane connects with a body shot.
Keane looks to land a right hand but Axelrod moved out of range.#T1#
Keane lands with an overhand left.
Keane 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.
Keane misses with an uppercut. Axelrod saw that one coming.
Axelrod moves out of range as Keane strikes.
Axelrod throwing a counter right hand but Keane manages to avoid it.
Keane throws a right hand that misses
and Axelrod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Axelrod.
Keane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Axelrod counters with a nice uppercut.
Keane missing with a left hand there. Axelrod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keane misses with a hook
and Axelrod counters with a stiff right hand.
Keane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Axelrod.
Keane swings widly with a right hand
and Axelrod counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Keane.
Keane misses with a lunging right hand
and Axelrod counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keane misses with a combination
and Axelrod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Keane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Axelrod momentarily.
Keane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axelrod.
Keane scores with a nice right hand.
Jab, jab by Keane - just one landing.
Keane misses with a looping right.
Axelrod throwing a counter right hand but Keane manages to avoid it.
Keane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Axelrod slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Keane misses with a looping left.
Axelrod scores with a shot to the body.
Jab from Axelrod.#ROC#Keane is rocked!
Axelrod cracks Keane on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Keane falls backwards against the cage. Axelrod follows up with more strikes that drop Keane to his knees. Axelrod keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Keane! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rico Axelrod!

Event: AWC Group C - Rd 3
Date: Mar 22, 2021

#R1#
Roll misses the shot to the body.
Axelrod looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Axelrod throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Roll to counter with a crisp jab.
Roll throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roll tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roll looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Axelrod misses the shot to the body.
Roll just misses with a punch to the body.
Axelrod throws out a counter right but Roll avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Roll clinches up with Axelrod and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelrod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roll scores with a shot to the side of Axelrod's head. #BC2#
Axelrod breaks from the clinch.
Axelrod moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Roll misses with a body punch
and Axelrod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Axelrod circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roll scores with a jab to the head.
Roll lands with an overhand left.
Roll scores with a jab to the jaw.
Axelrod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roll.
Roll stuns Axelrod with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Roll clinches up against the cage.
Roll misses with a punch to the body.
Axelrod lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axelrod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roll works on Axelrod's body with a couple of short punches.
Roll blocking some punches. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axelrod misses with a punch to the body.
Axelrod tries to work over Roll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelrod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelrod has a couple of punches blocked by Roll.
Axelrod throws a punch but it's blocked by Roll.
Axelrod has a couple of punches blocked by Roll.
Roll prevents a body shot from Axelrod.
Roll lands a left hand that snaps the head of Axelrod backwards.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Axelrod.
Roll blocks a body shot from Axelrod.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axelrod.
Axelrod misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Roll fails to land.
Axelrod wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roll lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Axelrod backwards.
Roll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roll has Axelrod pressed against the cage, preventing Axelrod from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roll.
Roll scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Roll throws a head punch that misses.
Axelrod looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Axelrod misses with a punch on the inside.
Roll prevents a body shot from Axelrod.
Roll throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Axelrods head.
Axelrod misses with a punch on the inside.
Roll misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Axelrod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Axelrod takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Roll moves in looking to clinch but Axelrod pushes him off.
Axelrod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Axelrod drops his hands momentarily and Roll takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Roll is looking to clinch but Axelrod is avoiding it.
A telegraphed right hand from Roll misses the target.
Roll throws a hook but Axelrod avoids it easily.#T4#
Axelrod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roll.
Roll uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axelrod.
Rokken Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roll tests Axelrod's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Axelrod misses with a jab to the body
and Roll cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Axelrod manages to avoid it.
Roll tries to close the distance and clinch but Axelrod swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roll blocks a jab.
Roll swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Roll takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Roll tries to clinch but Axelrod moves out of range.
Axelrod throws out a counter right but Roll avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rokken Roll dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Axelrod takes one to the side of the head.
Axelrod loads up on a big right hand but Roll slips the punch.
Axelrod misses with an uppercut
and Roll counters with a straight right hand.
Axelrod throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roll connects with a good right hand that stumbles Axelrod. Axelrod circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Roll slips under a jab from Axelrod.
Roll uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axelrod.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll tries to clinch up but Axelrod circles away and keeps his distance.
Axelrod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roll moves away.
Roll darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Jab from Roll.
Roll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roll throws an overhand right that lands on Axelrod's shoulder, as Axelrod tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Roll there.
Roll throws a good cross that connects.
Axelrod walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Axelrod throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roll tries to move into range but Axelrod moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Axelrod drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Roll looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axelrod ducks under a wild hook from Roll.
It seemed like Axelrod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Axelrod circles away from the clinch attempt
and Axelrod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Roll.
Roll tries to close the distance and clinch but Axelrod swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rokken Roll is winning the standup battle so far.
Roll closes the distance looking to clinch
and Roll takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Axelrod takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Roll rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Axelrod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Roll misses its intended target. #CL#
Axelrod gets tackled into the cage by Roll. Roll maintains the clinch.
Axelrod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roll blocking some punches.
Axelrod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roll.
Axelrod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axelrod can't find room to land a body shot as Roll controls the action.
Axelrod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roll misses with the head strike.
Axelrod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelrod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Roll misses with a body punch.
Roll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axelrod tries a body shot but Roll blocks it.
Axelrod misses with a punch to the body.
Axelrod struggles to land a body shot inside as Roll controls his hands.
Axelrod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roll throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Axelrod struggles to land a body shot inside as Roll controls his hands.
Roll throws a head punch that misses.
Axelrod is trying to break the clinch but Roll is controlling him.
Axelrod tries to throw a body punch but Roll avoids it by throwing Axelrod back against the cage.
Axelrod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rokken Roll has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axelrod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axelrod misses with a punch on the inside.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelrod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelrod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axelrod has a couple of punches blocked by Roll.
Axelrod is trying to push Roll away but Roll has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Roll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rokken Roll will probably get the nod.
That's time! Roll's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nice jab there from Roll.
Roll misses with a wild combination.
Roll keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Axelrod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roll tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Axelrod paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll slips under a jab from Axelrod.
Roll throws the left hand but Axelrod avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Axelrod! But no joy.
Axelrod avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1##CL#
Roll moves into the clinch.
Axelrod swings wildly with an uppercut but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelrod uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Roll fails to land.
Axelrod lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Axelrod misses with a punch to the body.
Roll blocks an uppercut.
Roll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelrod lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roll.
Roll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roll misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Roll.
A head punch on the inside from Roll fails to land.
Axelrod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roll tries to throw a body punch but Axelrod avoids it by throwing Roll back against the cage.
Roll is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Axelrod can do to turn this around?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roll creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roll.
Axelrod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axelrod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roll misses with the head strike.
Axelrod throws a head punch that misses.
Roll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axelrod tries a body shot but Roll blocks it.
Axelrod pushes Roll back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axelrod scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roll creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roll lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Axelrod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Axelrod has a couple of punches blocked by Roll.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roll.
Axelrod misses with some punches.
Roll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axelrod throws a head punch that misses.
Roll misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Roll. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Roll.
Axelrod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelrod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelrod misses with a punch to the body.
Roll misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Roll.
Roll lands with a left to the head.
Axelrod misses with a punch to the body.
Roll misses with a punch to the body.
Roll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roll lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Axelrod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roll misses with the head strike.
Roll digs a right hand into Axelrod's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Axelrod's gas tank.
Roll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axelrod misses with some punches.
Roll lands a hook that snaps the head of Axelrod backwards.
Axelrod tries to throw a body punch but Roll avoids it by throwing Axelrod back against the cage. #T4#
Roll lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Axelrod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axelrod misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axelrod lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Roll lands a nice uppercut.
Roll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelrod swings wildly with an uppercut but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll takes a shot to the head.
Rico Axelrod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Axelrod is trying to push Roll away but Roll has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Axelrod lands an uppercut.
Axelrod misses with some punches.
Roll has a couple of punches blocked by Axelrod.
Axelrod misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Axelrod.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axelrod.
Roll blocking some punches.
Axelrod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roll backwards.
Roll lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rokken Roll showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Roll 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rokken Roll!
Rokken Roll was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: AWC Group C - Rd 2
Date: Mar 04, 2021

#R1#
A jab from Caliman misses.
Axelrod throws out a counter right but Caliman avoids it with no problem.
Axelrod looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Caliman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Caliman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axelrod.
Caliman sizes up Axelrod with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Axelrod.
Caliman lands a jab to the nose.
Axelrod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caliman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Axelrod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Caliman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelrod throws a body shot but no joy.
Caliman dips to his left and cracks Axelrod with an uppercut!#CL2#
Axelrod gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Axelrod makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Caliman wants to get back to striking at distance but Axelrod won't allow it.
Caliman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Axelrod misses with some punches. #BC2#
Axelrod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caliman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Axelrod.
Caliman is looking to counter punch.
Caliman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Axelrod swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Caliman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Caliman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Axelrod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caliman moves away.
Axelrod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Axelrod scores with a jab to the head. #CL2#
Axelrod darts in and clinches Caliman up against the cage.
Axelrod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Axelrod lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Caliman blocks an uppercut.
Axelrod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Axelrod has a couple of punches blocked by Caliman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caliman.
Caliman blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Axelrod.
Axelrod lands a shoulder strike.
Caliman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Axelrod - that landed with a thud.
Axelrod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Caliman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axelrod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axelrod gets through Caliman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Axelrod is leaning against Caliman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3##BC#
Caliman breaks from the clinch.
Caliman scores with the left hand. Axelrod knows he should have avoided that one.
Axelrod lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Caliman takes a swing at Axelrod's ribcage but misses.
Caliman slips a jab from Axelrod.
Caliman misses with an uppercut
and Axelrod counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab, jab by Axelrod - just one landing.
Caliman throws out a loose jab but Axelrod uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Axelrod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Caliman swings for the body but Axelrod moves out of range.
Caliman misses with an uppercut.
Axelrod lands with a shot to the body.
Caliman lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Axelrod throws an off balance right hand
and Axelrod takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Caliman catches Axelrod right on the button with a cross.
Caliman misses with a body shot
and Axelrod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Caliman swings widly with a right hand
and Axelrod counters with a nice body shot.
Nice cross by Axelrod.
Caliman ducks under a wild hook from Axelrod.
Caliman lands a nice shot that snaps Axelrod's head back.
Caliman slips under a jab.
Caliman is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Caliman misses.
Axelrod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Caliman.
It seemed like Axelrod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Axelrod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caliman.
Axelrod misses with a body punch
and Caliman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Axelrod dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jab by Axelrod.
Caliman throws an off balance right hand
and Axelrod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Caliman looks to land a left hand but Axelrod moved out of range nicely.
Axelrod doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Axelrod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caliman.
Axelrod cracks Caliman with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Axelrod clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelrod.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Axelrod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Axelrod misses with an uppercut
and Axelrod takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Axelrod misses with a wild body shot.
Caliman darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Caliman swings widly with a right hand
letting Axelrod counter with a right hand.
Caliman throws an off balance right hand
and Axelrod counters with a nice uppercut.
Axelrod stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Axelrod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caliman manages to avoid it.
Caliman misses with a straight left.
Axelrod's corner calls for a 1-2. Axelrod obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#Caliman is rocked!
Axelrod fails to land with a series of punches.
Caliman throws a hook but Axelrod blocks it.
Axelrod lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Caliman at a distance.
Axelrod misses the jab.
Axelrod throws a lazy uppercut
and Caliman counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
A slow jab from Axelrod misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caliman misses with a hook
and Axelrod counters with a right hand to the body.
Axelrod cracks Caliman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Axelrod lands a jab to the nose.
Axelrod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caliman.
A slow jab from Axelrod misses its intended target.
Caliman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Axelrod misses with an uppercut. Caliman saw that one coming.
A jab from Caliman finds it's way through Axelrod's defenses.
Caliman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axelrod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Axelrod moves out of range as Caliman strikes.#T3#
Axelrod misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Caliman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Caliman misses with an uppercut
and Axelrod counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Caliman lands with an overhand left.
Axelrod slips under a jab.
It seemed like Axelrod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Caliman misses the jab.
Caliman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Caliman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Axelrod doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Axelrod scores with a nice strike.
Caliman misses with a right hand
and Axelrod counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Axelrod scores with a jab. Caliman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Axelrod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caliman manages to avoid it.#T4#
Caliman loads up on a big right hand but Axelrod slips the punch.
Caliman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Axelrod was well out of range. Poor timing from Caliman.
Caliman looks to score with a jab to the body but Axelrod is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axelrod connects with a good right hand that stumbles Caliman. Caliman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Axelrod throws a right hand that misses
and Caliman counters with a straight right hand.
Axelrod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Axelrod throws a body punch but Caliman moves out of range.
Axelrod swings for the body but Caliman moves out of range.
Caliman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Caliman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Caliman misses with a lunging right hand
and Axelrod counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Axelrod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Caliman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Axelrod scores with a jab. Caliman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Caliman throws a right hand that misses
and Axelrod counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Caliman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axelrod moves away.
Axelrod misses the jab.
Caliman moves out of range as Axelrod strikes.
Axelrod swings for the body but Caliman moves out of range.
Caliman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Axelrod takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Axelrod throws a body shot but no joy.
Axelrod has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caliman throws a jab when Axelrod was well out of range.
Rico Axelrod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Axelrod connects with the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Axelrod darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Christian Caliman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Caliman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Axelrod to score with a decent uppercut.
Caliman misses the shot to the body.
Caliman throws a poor cross that misses
and Axelrod counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Caliman thinking.
Caliman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Axelrod makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A swing and a miss from Axelrod.
Axelrod throws a sloppy body shot
and Caliman counters with a stiff right hand.
Caliman walks into a left hand.
Axelrod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Caliman misses with a left hand
and Axelrod counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab by Caliman.
Caliman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Caliman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Christian Caliman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axelrod takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Axelrod has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice uppercut lands for Caliman. That snapped Axelrod's head back.
Nice shot by Axelrod.
Caliman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Axelrod darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Axelrod takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oh Caliman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Caliman lands a head shot.
Caliman seems to have got his legs back now.
Caliman throws an overhand right that lands on Axelrod's shoulder, as Axelrod tries to avoid the shot.
A cross from Axelrod lands.
Axelrod throws a poor cross that misses
and Caliman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Caliman with a jab.
Axelrod throws a lazy right hand but Caliman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Axelrod misses with an uppercut.
Axelrod misses with a looping right.
Axelrod scores with a nice right hand.
Axelrod with a jab.
Caliman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Axelrod. Axelrod circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Axelrod darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Caliman misses with a lunging right hand
and Axelrod counters with a left to the body.
Axelrod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Caliman throwing a counter right hand but Axelrod manages to avoid it.#T4#
Axelrod needs to keep his hands up - Caliman had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Axelrod cracks Caliman with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Caliman looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Axelrod finish him?
Caliman misses with a hook.
Axelrod misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Axelrod misses.
Caliman throws a poor cross that misses
and Axelrod counters with a left to the body.
Caliman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Axelrod throws a right hand that misses
and Caliman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD2#
Axelrod feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Caliman sprawling to the canvas! Caliman rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Axelrod finish him?!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axelrod scores with a nice strike.
Caliman looks to land a left hand but Axelrod moved out of range nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Axelrod comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Axelrod 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Axelrod!

Event: AWC Group C - Rd 1
Date: Feb 14, 2021

#R1#
Axelrod throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Turcotte moves into the clinch.
Axelrod throws a punch but it's blocked by Turcotte.
Axelrod lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Axelrod.
Axelrod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelrod avoids a wild elbow strike from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a punch on the inside.
Axelrod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axelrod stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Turcotte misses with the head strike.
Turcotte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axelrod misses with some punches.
Turcotte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axelrod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turcotte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axelrod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turcotte tries to work over Axelrod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turcotte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axelrod misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turcotte.
Axelrod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Axelrod breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Turcotte takes a swing at Axelrod's ribcage but misses.
Axelrod jabs at Turcotte's body.
Turcotte throws a hook but Axelrod blocks it.
Turcotte looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Turcotte throws a hook but Axelrod blocks it.
Axelrod takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turcotte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Axelrod tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Axelrod throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Axelrod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Axelrod throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Axelrod swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte throws a jab when Axelrod was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Turcotte as he connects with a hook.
Turcotte cracks Axelrod with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axelrod lands with a good body shot.
Axelrod looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Axelrod.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Axelrod.
Axelrod looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Axelrod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Axelrod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Axelrod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turcotte.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Axelrod.
Good standup being displayed there by Turcotte as he connects with a hook.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Axelrod.
Axelrod shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Turcotte instigates a clinch. #BC#
Axelrod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Axelrod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Axelrod.#T3#
Axelrod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Axelrod was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Turcotte scores with a crisp jab that stopped Axelrod in his tracks.
Axelrod just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte wants to counter with a clinch but Axelrod pushes him away.
Axelrod tries to clinch up but Turcotte circles away and keeps his distance.
Axelrod misses with a wild body shot.
Axelrod is looking to wear down Turcotte with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Axelrod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Axelrod.
Axelrod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axelrod.
Axelrod just misses with a punch to the body.
Axelrod looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Axelrod misses with a body shot.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Turcotte misses with a looping left.
It looked like Axelrod was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turcotte.#T4#
Axelrod misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Axelrod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Axelrod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte wants to counter the offense by Axelrod and move into the clinch position.
Axelrod throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte tries to counter with a clinch but Axelrod shakes him off and moves away.
Axelrod throws a body shot but no joy.
Axelrod does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axelrod.
Turcotte steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Axelrod.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Axelrod moves out of range.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Axelrod.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axelrod.
Turcotte wants to counter with a clinch but Axelrod pushes him away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axelrod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Axelrod.
Turcotte is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Axelrod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Axelrod throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rico Axelrod will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Good work by Turcotte as he checks the leg kick.
Axelrod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Turcotte tries to clinch up but Axelrod circles away and keeps his distance.
Rico Axelrod is winning the standup battle so far.
Axelrod takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Axelrod misses its target.
Turcotte connects with a good right hand that stumbles Axelrod. Axelrod circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Axelrod sets himself, and Turcotte steps forward looking for the clinch! Axelrod avoids it this time.
Turcotte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Axelrod.
Axelrod tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turcotte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte connects with a body shot.
Turcotte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Axelrod throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Turcotte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Axelrod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Axelrod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rico Axelrod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axelrod misses with a wild body shot.
Turcotte is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Axelrod throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte works the jab nicely.
Axelrod misses the shot to the body.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Axelrod.
Axelrod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turcotte.
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Turcotte has managed to clinch.
Axelrod working aggressively here.
Axelrod pushes Turcotte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axelrod lands with a right to the head.
Axelrod misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Turcotte. #T2#
Axelrod swings wildly with an uppercut but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turcotte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Axelrod.
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!
Turcotte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Turcotte as the two fighters clinch.
Turcotte pushes off an throws an elbow but Axelrod leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelrod.
Turcotte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turcotte.
Axelrod swings wildly with an uppercut but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Axelrod.
Turcotte scores with a shot to the side of Axelrod's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelrod.
Axelrod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turcotte.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turcotte leaning his opponent against the cage.
Axelrod fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Turcotte misses with an elbow strike.
Turcotte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turcotte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Axelrod swings wildly with an uppercut but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelrod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turcotte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelrod's elbow.
Turcotte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turcotte blocking some punches.
Turcotte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelrod misses with a punch on the inside.
Axelrod swings wildly with an uppercut but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelrod misses with the head strike.
Turcotte digs a right hand into Axelrod's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Axelrod's gas tank.
Axelrod misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Axelrod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Axelrod. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Axelrod swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range. #T4#
Axelrod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Axelrod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Axelrod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Axelrod tries to land a leg kick but Turcotte saw it coming and moves away.
Axelrod on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turcotte lands with a straight right. Axelrod didn't see that one coming.
Axelrod misses with a body shot.
Axelrod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte tries to counter with a clinch but Axelrod shakes him off and moves away.
Turcotte moves in looking to clinch but Axelrod pushes him off.
Axelrod lands a nice shot to the body.
Axelrod throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turcotte lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Axelrod at a distance.
Axelrod looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rico Axelrod will probably get the nod.
That's time! Axelrod's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A jab lands there for Turcotte.
Axelrod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Axelrod misses the shot to the body.
Axelrod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Turcotte misses with a body punch
and Axelrod counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Turcotte connects with a nice looking jab.
Axelrod fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Axelrod.
Turcotte tries to counter with a clinch but Axelrod shakes him off and moves away.
Axelrod on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Turcotte lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelrod looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Turcotte tries to counter with a clinch but Axelrod shakes him off and moves away.
Axelrod slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Axelrod jabs Turcotte to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Axelrod throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Axelrod on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Axelrod takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Axelrod jabs at Turcotte's body.
Axelrod misses with a wild body shot.
Axelrod sets himself, and Turcotte steps forward looking for the clinch! Axelrod avoids it this time.
Axelrod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Turcotte is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Axelrod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Axelrod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte cracks Axelrod with an open hand slap.
Axelrod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Axelrod.
Turcotte lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Axelrod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid 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!
Axelrod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Axelrod walks into a left hand.
Axelrod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axelrod. #KD2#
Turcotte lands a big uppercut and Axelrod crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Axelrod looks OK. Turcotte waves Axelrod back to his feet!#ROC2#Axelrod is rocked!
Axelrod throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Oh Axelrod is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turcotte steps in with a hook that catches Axelrod right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Turcotte follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Axelrod looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacques Turcotte!

Event: The Last Resort
Date: Jan 26, 2021

#R1#
Amadaus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Axelrod tries to clinch up but Amadaus circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Amadaus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Amadaus works on Axelrod's body with a couple of short punches.
Amadaus controlling the action here for a moment.
Axelrod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amadaus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Amadaus as Axelrod tries to tie him up.
Axelrod leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Axelrod - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Axelrod is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Axelrod.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rico Axelrod.
Axelrod doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Amadaus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Axelrod tries to close the distance and clinch but Amadaus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Axelrod takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Amadaus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Axelrod wants to clinch up but Amadaus keeps it at a distance.
Axelrod dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amadaus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Amadaus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Axelrod manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Axelrod wants to stand up but Amadaus is controlling him.
Amadaus postures up and lands a big shot to Axelrod's brow. #T2#
Amadaus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Axelrod is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Amadaus is controlling him. #SU#
Amadaus gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Axelrod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Amadaus looks to score with a jab to the body but Axelrod is just out of range.#CL#
Amadaus clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Amadaus effectively controlling the action here.
Axelrod is trying to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nevez Amadaus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Amadaus 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 10:9
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 10:9
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nevez Amadaus!

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