Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: STRIKE! 44
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Axelsen has Veainu up against the cage in a clinch.
Veainu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Axelsen misses with the head strike.
Axelsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axelsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axelsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
Veainu throws a head punch that misses.
Axelsen lands with a light punch inside.
Axelsen prevents a body shot from Veainu.
Axelsen has a couple of punches blocked by Veainu.
Veainu tries to work over Axelsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veainu lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veainu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Veainu presses Axelsen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Veainu lands with a short shot to the head.
Axelsen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Axelsen has a couple of punches blocked by Veainu.
Axelsen tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Veainu.
Axelsen looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Veainu lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Veainu - that landed with a thud.
Veainu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axelsen prevents a body shot from Veainu.
Veainu lands a shot to the body.#T1#
A short uppercut from Veainu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axelsen.
Veainu pushes Axelsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Axelsen.
Axelsen takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Veainu.
Veainu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsen's elbow.
Axelsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
Axelsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Veainu.
Veainu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Veainu.
Veainu is leaning against Axelsen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Veainu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Veainu lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Veainu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Veainu lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Veainu.
Veainu struggles to land a body shot inside as Axelsen controls his hands.
Veainu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Axelsen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Veainu working aggressively here.
Veainu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Veainu.
Veainu tries to work over Axelsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veainu lands with a light punch inside.
Veainu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Veainu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Veainu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Axelsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Veainu tries to throw a body punch but Axelsen avoids it by throwing Veainu back against the cage.
Veainu lands a shoulder strike.
Veainu can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsen controls the action.
Axelsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Veainu.
Veainu struggles to land a body shot inside as Axelsen controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Veainu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right hand to the body from Veainu.
A short right from Veainu on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Veainu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Veainu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Veainu scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Axelsen is rocked!
Veainu works on Axelsen's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleki Veainu dominated that round.
That's time! Veainu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Veainu instigates a clinch.
Axelsen working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Axelsen fails to land.
Veainu tries to throw a body punch but Axelsen avoids it by throwing Veainu back against the cage.
Veainu is leaning against Axelsen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aleki Veainu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Veainu.
Axelsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
Veainu blocking some punches.
Veainu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Veainu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Axelsens head.
A short body shot lands from Veainu as the two fighters clinch.
Veainu lands a nice shot to the body.
Veainu lands a nice shot to the body.
Veainu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Axelsen can do to turn this around?
Veainu lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Veainu.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Veainu.
Axelsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Veainu finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veainu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Veainu cracks Axelsen with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Axelsen goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Axelsen wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Aleki Veainu!

Event: STRIKE! 41
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1##CL#
Axelsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Axelsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards. #CUT#It looks like Nathan Lee has been cut.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Axelsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Axelsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Axelsen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Axelsen lands a body shot.
Lee takes a shot to the head.
Axelsen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Axelsen.
Lee looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axelsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Axelsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Axelsen lands a right hand.
Axelsen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Axelsen.
Axelsen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Axelsen lands a nice uppercut.
Axelsen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Axelsen scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Axelsen.
Axelsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Axelsen lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Axelsen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Axelsen.
Axelsen is working Lee over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Axelsen.
A short left from Axelsen.
Axelsen scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axelsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Axelsen lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#That has opened up Nathan Lee's cut even more.
Axelsen pushes Lee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Axelsen lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Axelsen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Axelsen.
Axelsen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Axelsen lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Axelsen.
Axelsen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT#The cut above Nathan Lee's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A short uppercut from Axelsen.
Axelsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Axelsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Axelsen lands with a left to the head. #CUT#Nathan Lee's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Axelsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Axelsen lands with a light punch inside.
Axelsen pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Loke Axelsen!
Loke Axelsen got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: STRIKE! 36
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Chung lands with a cross.
Axelsen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chung's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Chung duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like Loke Axelsen has been cut.
Chung scores with a head kick. Axelsen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chung with a nice calf kick.
Chung connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick from Chung lands but Axelsen takes it in his stride.
Chung connects with a jab.
Chung throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Axelsen throwing a counter right hand but Chung manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chung wants to land a leg kick but Axelsen is out of range.
Axelsen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chung rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Chung explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice uppercut lands for Chung. That snapped Axelsen's head back. #T1#
Chung tries to close the distance and clinch but Axelsen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Chung.
Chung throws a hook but Axelsen blocks it.
Chung misses with a looping left.
Axelsen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chung can pounce on him.
Chung is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Axelsen is looking to counter punch.
Chung scoring well with a low kick there.
Axelsen avoids the body shot from Chung.
Chung has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Chung tries to clinch but Axelsen moves out of range. #T2#
Chung getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good leg kick by Chung.
Axelsen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chung.
Chung misses the shot to the body.
Chung tries a head kick but it misses.
Axelsen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chung throws a good cross that connects.
Chung connects with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chung sizes up Axelsen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Crunch! Chung slams his shin into Axelsen's torso.
Chung lands a head kick. Axelsen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chung cracks Axelsen with an open hand slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackie Chung dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Loke Axelsen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Chung swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Axelsen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Chung.
Axelsen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Axelsen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chung. That one must have hurt.
Chung scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Axelsen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chung lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chung is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Chung jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Axelsen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chung misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Axelsen misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chung misses with a hook
and Chung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Axelsen throwing a counter right hand but Chung manages to avoid it.
Chung scores with a one two! Axelsen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
Chung throws a leg kick that misses.
Chung rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Chung.
Nice cross by Chung.
Axelsen slips under a jab from Chung.
A little feinted left hand from Axelsen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Axelsen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Axelsen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chung throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Chung feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Axelsens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chung connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chung thumps Axelsen with a low kick.
Jackie Chung seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Axelsen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
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!
Chung works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Chung does it's job there.
Jackie Chung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chung connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chung misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Axelsen misses the target.
Chung stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Axelsen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Axelsen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chung digs a good body shot into Axelsen's ribs.
Chung tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackie Chung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Loke Axelsen's cut.
That's time! Axelsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Chung digs a good body shot into Axelsen's ribs.
Chung lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chung misses with a series of wild punches.
Chung throws a head kick that misses.
Chung misses the jab.
Axelsen throwing a counter right hand but Chung manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Chung finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chung throws a head kick but Axelsen moves out of range.
Chung lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Axelsen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chung.
Chung tries to clinch but Axelsen moves away
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Chung has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Axelsen avoids the body shot from Chung.
Chung wants to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Chung. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chung.
Chung connects with a nice looking jab.
Chung slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Chung drives through and clinches with Axelsen against the cage. #T2#
Chung lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Axelsen.
Chung lands an uppercut.
Axelsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Chung lands an elbow inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Axelsen blocks an elbow strike from Chung.
Axelsen blocking some punches.
Chung misses with an elbow over the top.
Chung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axelsen lands a body punch in the clinch.
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!
Axelsen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chung backwards.
Chung is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Axelsen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Axelsen.
Axelsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelsen.
Axelsen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Loke Axelsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chung misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axelsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackie Chung comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chung 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackie Chung!
Jackie Chung thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: STRIKE! 33
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A left lands for Molly.
Molly looks to score with a jab to the body but Axelsen is just out of range.
Axelsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Molly fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Axelsen! But no joy.
Molly jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Molly listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hog Molly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Molly closes the distance and pushes Axelsen back into the cage.
Molly can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsen controls the action. #T1#
Axelsen lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Molly.
Molly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Molly fails to land.
Molly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Molly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Molly is working Axelsen over against the cage.
Molly misses with some punches.
I was talking to Molly's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Molly lands a right hand.
A short right from Molly.
A short right from Molly on the inside.
Molly lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Molly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axelsen throws a head punch that misses.
Molly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Molly tries to throw a body punch but Axelsen avoids it by throwing Molly back against the cage.
Molly pushes Axelsen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Axelsen looks winded!
Molly works on Axelsen's body with a couple of short punches.
Molly lands an uppercut.
Molly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
Molly lands a body punch.
Axelsen prevents a body shot from Molly.
Axelsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Molly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Molly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Molly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Molly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Molly lands a right hand.
Axelsen throws a head punch that misses.
Axelsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axelsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Molly works on Axelsen's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Molly - that landed with a thud.
Molly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Molly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsen's elbow.
Molly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
Molly lands with a short shot to the head.
Molly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Axelsen takes a shot to the head.
Molly lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
Molly scores with a hook to the body.
Molly presses Axelsen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Molly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Molly.
Molly pushes Axelsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hog Molly dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Molly moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Axelsen.
Molly misses with the head strike.
Molly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Molly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Molly scores with a shot to the side of Axelsen's head.
Molly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Molly lands with a right to the head.
Molly digs a right hand underneath Axelsen's ribcage. Axelsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Molly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsen's elbow.
A short left from Molly.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Molly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Molly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
Molly lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molly blocks an uppercut.
Axelsen is breathing heavily.
A short right from Molly.
Molly lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Molly.
Molly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Axelsen can do to turn this around?
A right handed body shot lands from Molly. #T1#
Molly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hog Molly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Molly creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Axelsen crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Axelsen face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Molly takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hog Molly!
Hog Molly seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: STRIKE! 31
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1##CL#
Magomedov clinches with his opponent.
Magomedov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Magomedov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Loke Axelsen has been cut.
Magomedov stalling.
Axelsen misses with some punches.
Magomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Axelsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov crunches a lovely knee into Axelsen's ribcage.
Magomedov landing knees to the body.
Axelsen looks winded!
Magomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
A short body shot lands from Magomedov as the two fighters clinch.
Magomedov digs a right hand into Axelsen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Axelsen's gas tank.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Axelsens head.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Axelsens head.
A left hand lands to the body for Magomedov.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magomedov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Axelsen takes a shot to the head.
Magomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Magomedov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Axelsen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Magomedov lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Magomedov pushes Axelsen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a knee to the head.
Magomedov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Axelsen's face.
The referee is keeping an eye on Magomedov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Axelsen takes a shot to the head.
Magomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Axelsen or not.
A short body shot lands from Magomedov as the two fighters clinch.
Magomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Axelsen or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Magomedov.
I was talking to Magomedov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Magomedov.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov tries to work over Axelsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Axelsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Magomedov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Magomedov.
A right hook to the body lands for Magomedov.
The referee calls for Magomedov to work.
Magomedov has Axelsen pushed against the cage.
Magomedov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Axelsen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magomedov lands a right hand.
Stalling in the clinch from Magomedov.
Magomedov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Axelsen's face.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike.
Axelsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Magomedov obliges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Magomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Loke Axelsen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Magomedov pushes Axelsen up against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Nikolai Magomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Axelsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Axelsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Axelsen controls his hands.
Magomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Axelsen can do to turn this around?
Magomedov lands a left hand.
Magomedov lands a knee to the head.
Axelsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a knee to the body.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
Axelsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsen is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov cracks Axelsen with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Magomedov - that landed with a thud.
Magomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Magomedov has Axelsen pushed against the cage.
Axelsen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov digs a right hand underneath Axelsen's ribcage. Axelsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Magomedov.
Magomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Magomedov landing knees to the body.
Magomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magomedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Magomedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Magomedov presses Axelsen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Magomedov lands with a left to the head.
Magomedov digs a right hand underneath Axelsen's ribcage. Axelsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Magomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Axelsen or not.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.#T2#
Knees in the clinch landing for Magomedov.
Magomedov pushes Axelsen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Magomedov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Magomedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magomedov.
A right hand to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov digs a right hand into Axelsen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Axelsen's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Axelsen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Magomedov slows down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Magomedov is working Axelsen over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magomedov is struggling to control the position.
Magomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Magomedov lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Magomedov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Loke Axelsen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3##CL#
Magomedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Magomedov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Magomedov digs a right hand into Axelsen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Axelsen's gas tank.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsen controls the action.
Magomedov landing knees to the body.
Magomedov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A left hand lands to the body for Magomedov.
A right hook to the body lands for Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
A hook to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A right hand to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
Axelsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Axelsens head.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov digs a right hand underneath Axelsen's ribcage. Axelsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Magomedov. #T1#
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Axelsen misses with the head strike.
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside.
Axelsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike.
Magomedov lands a knee to the body.
Magomedov lands a body punch.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
Magomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Axelsen or not.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Axelsen.
Nice body punch from Magomedov - that landed with a thud.
Magomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a knee to the body.
Magomedov lands a knee to the body.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov stalling the fight.
Magomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magomedov.
Knees in the clinch landing for Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Axelsens head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Magomedov.
Knees to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov crunches a lovely knee into Axelsen's ribcage.
Magomedov lands a body punch.
Magomedov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Axelsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov with a knee to the head.
Magomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Magomedov as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A knee to the head by Magomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Magomedov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Loke Axelsen's cut.
That's time! Magomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4##CL#
Magomedov has closed the distance and engaged Axelsen in a clinch. #KD#
Magomedov drops Axelsen on his ass with a big knee up the middle! Axelsen bounces straight back to his feet before the referee can even start a count. We'll have to wait a moment to see if that actually hurt him or not, as he takes the standing 8 count.#ROC#Axelsen is rocked!#CL#
Magomedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Axelsen, pushing him back against the cage.
Axelsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Magomedov finish him?
Magomedov lands a body punch.
Axelsen seems to have recovered his senses.
Magomedov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Magomedov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Magomedov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Axelsen's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Magomedov breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Axelsen with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Axelsen looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Axelsen get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!
Magomedov knocks out Axelsen with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Magomedov before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Magomedov picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikolai Magomedov!
Nikolai Magomedov retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: STRIKE! 27
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Axelsen wants to clinch but Quick slips to the side
and Quick counters with a right hand to the body.
Axelsen is looking to clinch.
Quick now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Quick keeps the fight on the outside.
Loke Axelsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axelsen tries to clinch but Quick is having none of it.
Quick swinging wildly here.
Quick misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Axelsen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Axelsen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Quick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Quick was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Quick throws the left hand but Axelsen avoids the punch easily.
Quick throws a big shot that misses.
Axelsen tries to clinch
and Quick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quick 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.
Quick misses with a hook. Axelsen ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quick throws a hook to the side of Axelsen's head but Axelsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Axelsen takes the fight into the clinch.
Axelsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Quick's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Axelsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Quick uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelsen.
Quick scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Loke Axelsen has been cut.
Axelsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quick's elbow.
Axelsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Axelsen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Quick or not.
Axelsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quick's elbow.
Quick tries a knee to the head but Axelsen blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Quick.
A nice left hand lands by Axelsen. #BC2#
Quick manages to break the clinch.
Axelsen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Quick counters with a nice body shot.
Axelsen is looking to clinch.
Axelsen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Quick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Axelsen has time to react.#CL#
Axelsen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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!
Quick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Axelsen misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Axelsen avoids a wild elbow strike from Quick.
Axelsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axelsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quicks head.
Quick blocking some punches.
Axelsen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Quick backwards.
Axelsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Axelsens head.
Axelsen blocks the elbow strike.
Quick displaying some good clinch control by pressing Axelsen up against the cage.
Quick throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Axelsen.
Quick looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Axelsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Axelsen lands with a short shot to the head.
Axelsen throws a head punch that misses.
Axelsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Axelsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axelsen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Axelsen throws a head punch that misses.
Axelsen scores with a hook to the body.
Axelsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Quick controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dru Quick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Loke Axelsen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Quick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Axelsen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Axelsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Axelsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Quick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Axelsen wants to clinch.
Quick keeps the fight on the outside.
Axelsen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Quick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Axelsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Axelsen checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Axelsen closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Quick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Quick misses with a hook. Axelsen ducked under it nicely.
Quick misses with a straight left.
Axelsen wants to clinch but Quick slips to the side
and Quick counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Axelsen thinking.
Quick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Axelsen.
Axelsen moves in looking to clinch but Quick pushes him off.#T1#
Axelsen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Quick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Axelsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crunch! Quick slams his shin into Axelsen's torso.#CL#
Axelsen moves into the clinch.
Quick lands an elbow just above Axelsen 's eye.
Loke Axelsen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Quick landing knees to the head.
Quick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Quick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Quick misses with an elbow strike.
Quick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Axelsen.
Axelsen has a couple of punches blocked by Quick.
Axelsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Quick is breathing heavily.
Quick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Axelsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Quick.
Quick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Axelsen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Axelsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axelsen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Axelsen.
Axelsen lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Axelsen.
A short uppercut from Axelsen.
Axelsen lands with a light punch inside.
Axelsen lands with a short shot to the head.
Axelsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Axelsen working aggressively here.
Axelsen lands a shot to the body.
Axelsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Axelsen.
Axelsen lands a right hand.
Axelsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Quick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Axelsen.
Axelsen misses with some punches.
Axelsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Axelsen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Axelsen on the inside.
Quick takes a shot to the head.
Axelsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Axelsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Quick backwards. #ROC#Quick is rocked!
Axelsen lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Loke Axelsen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Loke Axelsen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Axelsen instigates a clinch.
Quick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Axelsen.
Axelsen lands an uppercut.
Axelsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Quick is still on wobbly legs! Can Axelsen finish him?
Axelsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Quick.
Quick seems to have recovered his senses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Axelsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Axelsen has a couple of punches blocked by Quick.
Axelsen cracks Quick with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Quick goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Quick wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Loke Axelsen!
Loke Axelsen took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: STRIKE! 24
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
De Lagardere misses with an uppercut. Axelsen saw that one coming.
De Lagardere lands with an overhand left.
De Lagardere misses with a hook.
De Lagardere throws a big shot that misses.
Axelsen wants to clinch up but De Lagardere keeps it at a distance.
De Lagardere throws out a counter right but Axelsen avoids it with no problem.
De Lagardere swats away the attempt to clinch by Axelsen.#CL#
Axelsen closes the distance and clinches.
De Lagardere blocks an uppercut.
Axelsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Lagardere wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Axelsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Lagardere lands a knee to the body.
De Lagardere missing with knees to the body.
De Lagardere lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Lagardere tries to break the clinch but Axelsen is controlling the position.
De Lagardere is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axelsen has De Lagardere pressed against the cage, preventing De Lagardere from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Axelsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Lagardere wants to break free but Axelsen has control. #T1#
De Lagardere is trying to break free.
Axelsen lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Axelsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelsen.
Axelsen swings wildly with an uppercut but De Lagardere uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsen lands an uppercut.
Axelsen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Axelsen is leaning against De Lagardere and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Lagardere struggles to land a body shot inside as Axelsen controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelsen.
De Lagardere has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Axelsen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if De Lagardere can turn it around.
A frustrated look appears on De Lagardere's face as he tries to break the clinch.
De Lagardere blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axelsen prevents De Lagardere from breaking the clinch.
De Lagardere landing knees to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Loke Axelsen has been cut.
De Lagardere landing knees to the head.
De Lagardere blocks an uppercut.
Axelsen lands a hook that snaps the head of De Lagardere backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axelsen lands a shoulder strike.
Axelsen working aggressively here.
Axelsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Lagardere is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Axelsen is defending well for now.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Axelsen fails to land.
Axelsen avoiding damage as De Lagardere throws knees to the body.
Axelsen prevents De Lagardere from breaking the clinch.
Axelsen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Axelsen keeps control of De Lagardere as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
De Lagardere throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Axelsens head.
A short uppercut from Axelsen.
De Lagardere working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelsen.
Axelsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Axelsen swings wildly with an uppercut but De Lagardere uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Lagardere misses with an elbow over the top.
De Lagardere goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Axelsen keeps control of De Lagardere as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Axelsen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Axelsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Axelsen struggles to land a body shot inside as De Lagardere controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axelsen scores with a shoulder strike.
Axelsen throws a head punch that misses.
Axelsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Lagardere lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
De Lagardere missing with knees to the body.
Axelsen avoids the elbow strike from De Lagardere, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Loke Axelsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Loke Axelsen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Axelsen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Lagardere manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Axelsen wants to clinch
and De Lagardere makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Axelsen clinches with his opponent.
Axelsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Lagardere can do to turn this around?
De Lagardere blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Lagardere blocking some punches.
De Lagardere scores a nice knee to the body.
De Lagardere comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Axelsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Lagarderes head.
Axelsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Lagardere with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelsen.
Axelsen lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Lagardere missing with knees to the body.
De Lagardere missing with knees to the body.
Axelsen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Lagardere backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axelsen avoids a wild elbow strike from De Lagardere.
Axelsen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Loke Axelsen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Axelsen.
Axelsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Lagardere backwards.
Axelsen lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Axelsen. #ROC#De Lagardere is rocked!#T1#
De Lagardere tries to break the clinch but Axelsen is controlling the position.
De Lagardere wants to break free but Axelsen has control.
Axelsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Lagardere is still on wobbly legs! Can Axelsen finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Lagardere.
De Lagardere seems to have recovered his senses.
Axelsen lands with a light punch inside.
Axelsen prevents De Lagardere from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Axelsen.
De Lagardere is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Axelsen.
De Lagardere tries to circle away but Axelsen has him pinned against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Axelsen.
De Lagardere has had enough of the clinch but Axelsen keeps him there for the moment.
Axelsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axelsen lands a shoulder strike.
Axelsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen lands a body punch.
De Lagardere tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Axelsen avoids it.
Axelsen avoiding damage as De Lagardere throws knees to the body.
Axelsen scores with a shot to the side of De Lagardere's head.
Axelsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axelsen lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axelsen lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Lagardere backwards. #T2#
Nice body punch from Axelsen - that landed with a thud. #KD#
Axelsen creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! De Lagardere crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5, yes, he's made it back to his feet. He seems OK so it looks like we're going to continue!#CL#
Axelsen closes the distance and clinches.
Axelsen blocks a body shot from De Lagardere.
Axelsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Axelsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Axelsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Axelsen.
De Lagardere tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Axelsen avoids it.
Axelsen cracks De Lagardere with a big uppercut, right up the middle and De Lagardere goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! De Lagardere wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Loke Axelsen!
Loke Axelsen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: STRIKE! 20
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1##CL#
Axelsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Hampton gets through Axelsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Axelsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hampton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Axelsen. #BC2#
Hampton breaks the clinch.
Axelsen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hampton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Axelsen tries to clinch but Hampton moves out of range.
Axelsen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Hampton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Axelsen rushes Hampton and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Axelsen lands with a left to the head.
Axelsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hampton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Hampton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Axelsen clinches. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Axelsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Axelsen scores with a shoulder strike.
Axelsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Hampton backwards.
Hampton looks winded!
Axelsen has a couple of punches blocked by Hampton.
Axelsen scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Axelsen.
Axelsen has a couple of punches blocked by Hampton.
Axelsen works on Hampton's body with a couple of short punches.
Axelsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axelsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hampton backwards.
Axelsen creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Hampton crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Hampton face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Axelsen takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Loke Axelsen!
A less than humble Loke Axelsen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: STRIKE! 16
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1##CL#
Axelsen has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from Axelsen.
A shot in the inside from Axelsen.
Axelsen pushes De Lagardere back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axelsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axelsen working aggressively here.
De Lagardere fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Lagardere.
De Lagardere lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Loke Axelsen has been cut.
De Lagardere lands an elbow that stopped Axelsen in his tracks for a moment.
De Lagardere tries to break the clinch but Axelsen is controlling the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Axelsen.
Axelsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Axelsen can't find room to land a body shot as De Lagardere controls the action.
Axelsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Axelsen digs a right hand into De Lagardere's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Lagardere's gas tank.
De Lagardere creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Axelsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Axelsen working aggressively here.
De Lagardere is leaning against Axelsen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Lagardere can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsen controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Axelsen.
Axelsen works on De Lagardere's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Axelsen on the inside.
Axelsen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T1#
Axelsen lands with a light punch inside.
Axelsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Axelsen as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Axelsen.
Axelsen keeps control of De Lagardere as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Axelsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Lagardere backwards.
A body shot lands from Axelsen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelsen.
De Lagardere lands an elbow inside that Axelsen shrugs off.
Axelsen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Lagardere blocks an uppercut.
De Lagardere takes a shot to the head.
De Lagardere takes a shot to the head.
Axelsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Lagardere blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Lagardere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Lagardere.
A hook to the body from Axelsen.
De Lagardere tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Axelsen scores with a shot to the side of De Lagardere's head.
Axelsen lands a hook that snaps the head of De Lagardere backwards. #CUT#It looks like Henri De Lagardere has been cut.
De Lagardere looks winded!
Axelsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Axelsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axelsen misses with the head strike.
Axelsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Axelsen lands with a left to the head. #ROC#De Lagardere is rocked!
Axelsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Lagardere is still on wobbly legs! Can Axelsen finish him?
A nice left hand lands by Axelsen.
Axelsen lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelsen.
A short right from Axelsen on the inside.
De Lagardere tries to work over Axelsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Lagardere tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Axelsen avoids it.
Axelsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Lagardere lands a good knee to the midsection. Axelsen won't want to take too many of those.
De Lagardere seems to have recovered his senses.
Axelsen lands a hook that snaps the head of De Lagardere backwards.
Axelsen lands with a left to the head.
Axelsen lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, De Lagardere creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right handed body shot lands from Axelsen.
Axelsen cracks De Lagardere with a nice body shot.
Axelsen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Axelsen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Axelsen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Loke Axelsen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Axelsen clinches up against the ropes.
De Lagardere tries to throw a body punch but Axelsen avoids it by throwing De Lagardere back against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Axelsen.
De Lagardere comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Axelsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Axelsen misses with some punches.
Axelsen misses with a punch on the inside.
De Lagardere has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Axelsen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if De Lagardere can turn it around.
De Lagardere tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Axelsen avoids it.
De Lagardere has had enough of the clinch but Axelsen keeps him there for the moment.
De Lagardere lands with a short shot to the head.
De Lagardere lands a knee to the head.
Axelsen lands an uppercut.
De Lagardere scores with a knee to the head.
De Lagardere throws an elbow that misses.
Axelsen throws a punch but it's blocked by De Lagardere.
Axelsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Lagardere can do to turn this around?
Axelsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Axelsen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Lagardere's efforts to push away.
Axelsen lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Lagardere backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axelsen lands with a light punch inside.
Axelsen lands an uppercut.
Axelsen lands a hook that snaps the head of De Lagardere backwards. #T1#
Axelsen lands with a light punch inside.
De Lagardere is breathing heavily.
De Lagardere lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Axelsen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelsen.
Axelsen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Axelsen is working De Lagardere over against the ropes.
De Lagardere tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Axelsen avoids it.
Axelsen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Axelsen has a couple of punches blocked by De Lagardere.
De Lagardere misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axelsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axelsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Lagardere blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axelsen throws a punch but it's blocked by De Lagardere.
Axelsen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Lagardere's efforts to push away.
De Lagardere misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Axelsen.
De Lagardere unloads a knee to the mid-section. Axelsen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Axelsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Lagardere backwards.
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!
De Lagardere has had enough of the clinch but Axelsen keeps him there for the moment.
Axelsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
De Lagardere's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Axelsen.
De Lagardere tries to land a knee to the head but Axelsen blocks with his arms.
De Lagardere misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Axelsen. #KD#
Axelsen creates a bit of space and cracks De Lagardere with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! De Lagardere is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!
Axelsen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
Axelsen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Axelsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Lagardere backwards.
Axelsen swings wildly with an uppercut but De Lagardere uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsen lands with a left to the head.
Axelsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Lagardere prevents a body shot from Axelsen.
De Lagardere misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Axelsen.
Axelsen misses with the head strike.
Axelsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Axelsen prevents a body shot from De Lagardere.
De Lagardere blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Loke Axelsen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Axelsen throws a punch but it's blocked by De Lagardere.
De Lagardere wants to get back to striking at distance but Axelsen won't allow it.
Axelsen misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Loke Axelsen will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Axelsen rushes De Lagardere and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Axelsen lands a body shot.
De Lagardere tries to break free but Axelsen pushes him back against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Axelsen.
Axelsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Axelsen digs a right hand into De Lagardere's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Lagardere's gas tank.
Axelsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Axelsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Axelsen - that landed with a thud.
Axelsen cracks De Lagardere with a big uppercut, right up the middle and De Lagardere goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! De Lagardere wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Loke Axelsen!
After the fight, Loke Axelsen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: STRIKE! 12
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Axelsen defending well as Combs loads up on a big left hand.
Combs cracks Axelsen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Combs misses with a double jab
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Combs.
Combs throws a right hand that Axelsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Axelsen also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Axelsen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Combs misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Axelsen misses the target.
Axelsen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Combs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Axelsen.
An attempted straight right counter from Axelsen misses the target.
Combs throws a series of punches but Axelsen avoids them all with ease.
Combs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Axelsen.
Combs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Combs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Derek Combs has been cut.
Axelsen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Combs misses with a hook
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Combs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Combs swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Axelsen counters with a beautiful hook that drops Combs to the mat! Will Combs be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Axelsen to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Combs is up. He looks OK to continue.
Axelsen blocks a jab.
Axelsen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Derek Combs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Combs tries to bum rush Axelsen with a series of wild strikes but Axelsen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Axelsen misses the target.
Axelsen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Axelsen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Combs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD#
and Axelsen counters with a beautiful hook that drops Combs to the mat! Will Combs be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Axelsen to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Combs is up. He looks OK to continue. #ROC#Combs is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Combs lunges at Axelsen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Axelsen's hand.
Combs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Axelsen circles away quickly and effectively.
Combs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Combs misses with a lunging right hand
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Combs misses with an uppercut
and Axelsen counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Loke Axelsen!
Loke Axelsen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Derek Combs stepped up to the mic, saying 'Slow Learner'.

Event: BE 6: Smithers vs Axelsen
Date: Mar 22, 2024

#R1#
Smithers throws the left hand but Axelsen avoids the punch easily.
Axelsen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smithers throws a lazy uppercut
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smithers throws a right hand that Axelsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Axelsen also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Axelsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smithers cracks Axelsen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Axelsen defending well as Smithers loads up on a big left hand.
Smithers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smithers swings widly with a right hand
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smithers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Axelsen has time to react.
Smithers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Axelsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smithers swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Carlton Smithers has been cut.
Smithers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Loke Axelsen has been cut.#T1#
Smithers throws a good cross that connects.
Axelsen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Axelsen! But no joy.
Smithers misses the jab.
Smithers looks to score with a jab to the body but Axelsen is just out of range.
Smithers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smithers lands a body shot.
Smithers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Smithers. Those never looked like landing.
Axelsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smithers, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smithers. Axelsen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Axelsen ducks under a wild hook from Smithers.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Axelsen! But no joy.
Axelsen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axelsen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smithers.
A little jabbing left from Axelsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smithers looks to throw a body kick
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Smithers misses with a left hand
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smithers seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Smithers with a hook.
Axelsen ducks under a wild hook from Smithers.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Axelsen! But no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smithers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Smithers does no damage.
It seemed like Axelsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Danga de danga de dang - Smithers scores with a four punch combination!
Smithers misses with a wild combination.
Smithers throws a lazy right hand but Axelsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smithers takes a swing at Axelsen's ribcage but misses.
Axelsen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Axelsen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smithers misses with the combination.
Smithers swinging wildly here.
Axelsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Smithers throws a right hand that misses
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Axelsen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smithers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Axelsen throws out a counter right but Smithers avoids it with no problem.
Smithers misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axelsen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Axelsen moves away from the strike by Smithers.
Axelsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Axelsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smithers connects with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Smithers. #T5#
Smithers throws a lazy uppercut
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Smithers scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#That has opened up Loke Axelsen's cut even more.
Axelsen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Axelsen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Axelsen 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.
Smithers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Smithers.
Axelsen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smithers lands a jab.
Smithers throws a shot from downtown. Axelsen moves away and avoids it.
Axelsen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smithers throws a lazy uppercut
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T6#
An inside leg kick from Smithers misses.
Smithers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smithers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smithers misses with a hook. Axelsen ducked under it nicely. #KD#
Smithers lands a big uppercut and Axelsen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Axelsen looks OK. Smithers waves Axelsen back to his feet!#ROC#Axelsen is rocked!
Smithers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Axelsen manages to avoid it.
Smithers feints a jab promting Axelsen to slip. Smithers then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Axelsen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Axelsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Smithers finish him?
Smithers is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smithers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Axelsen seems to have recovered his senses.
Smithers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T7#
Smithers lands a really nice looking cross but Axelsen seems unphased. #CUT#The cut above Loke Axelsen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Axelsen gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Smithers gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Axelsen is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlton Smithers!
Carlton Smithers retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Carlton Smithers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SSD 14: Loke Dick
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Axelsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dick.
Axelsen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Axelsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dick.
Dick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axelsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid body kick from Dick. #KD2#
Dick feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Axelsen sprawling to the canvas! Axelsen rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dick finish him?! #CUT2#It looks like Loke Axelsen has been cut.
Axelsen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dick cracks Axelsen with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergeant Dick!
Sergeant Dick is the new super heavyweight champion!

Event: SSD 12: Gangster vs Loke
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Gangster tries to keep at a distance but Axelsen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gangster lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Axelsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Axelsen.
Gangster makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Axelsen.
Axelsen is leaning against Gangster and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Axelsen.
Axelsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Gangster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsen's elbow.
Axelsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Gangster.
Axelsen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head punch on the inside from Axelsen fails to land.
Axelsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gangster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axelsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen is leaning against Gangster and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gangster is breathing heavily.
Axelsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gangster is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #T1#
Gangster blocking some punches.
Gangster definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Axelsen throws a head punch that misses.
Axelsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Axelsen has a couple of punches blocked by Gangster.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gangster.
A short uppercut from Gangster.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Axelsen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gangster.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Axelsen.
Gangster blocks an uppercut.
Axelsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axelsen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gangster backwards.
Axelsen scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Axelsen.
Axelsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gangster is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Axelsen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gangster backwards. #T2#
Axelsen lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gangster blocking some punches.
Gangster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axelsen lands with a left to the head.
Axelsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen lands with a light punch inside.
Axelsen lands with a left to the head.
Axelsen keeps control of Gangster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gangster leaning against his opponent.
Axelsen has a couple of punches blocked by Gangster.
Gangster is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Axelsen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gangster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Axelsen fails to land.
Axelsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axelsen lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Axelsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Axelsen misses with some punches.
Gangster looking to stall.
Axelsen pushes Gangster back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axelsen throws a head punch that misses.
Gangster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Axelsen.
Gangster prevents a body shot from Axelsen.
Axelsen working aggressively here.
Axelsen lands a right hand.
Gangster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axelsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Gangster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Gangster backwards.
Axelsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gangster misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Gangster blocking some punches.
Axelsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Gangster.
Gangster is looking to break free of the clinch but Axelsen has double underhooks.
Axelsen tries to throw a body punch but Gangster avoids it by throwing Axelsen back against the ropes.
Gangster blocks an uppercut.
Axelsen working aggressively here.
Axelsen misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Axelsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Axelsen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gangster backwards.
Axelsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelsen.
Axelsen working aggressively here.
Axelsen lands an uppercut.
Axelsen misses with the head strike.
Axelsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gangster fails to land.
Axelsen lands a nice uppercut.#T5#
Axelsen misses with some punches.
Axelsen lands with a right to the head.
Axelsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Gangster controls his hands.
Axelsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Axelsen on the inside.
Axelsen misses with some punches.
Gangster is looking to break free of the clinch but Axelsen has double underhooks.
Axelsen lands a left hand.
Gangster makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gangster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Axelsen has him pressed against the ropes.
Axelsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Axelsen.
Axelsen digs a right hand underneath Gangster's ribcage. Gangster let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Axelsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axelsen lands with a left to the head.
Axelsen lands a hook to the side of the head.#T6#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gangster.
Axelsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gangster blocking some punches.
Axelsen lands with a light punch inside.
Gangster blocking some punches.
Axelsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Axelsen scores with a shoulder strike.
Axelsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Gangster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsen throws a head punch that misses.
Axelsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Axelsen as Gangster tries to tie him up.
Axelsen tries to work over Gangster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axelsen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Axelsen misses with a punch on the inside. #T7#
Gangster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Axelsen fails to land.
Gangster with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Axelsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gangster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axelsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gangster backwards.
Axelsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axelsen tries to throw a body punch but Gangster avoids it by throwing Axelsen back against the ropes.
Axelsen working aggressively here.
Gangster swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gangster throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Axelsen as Gangster tries to tie him up.
Axelsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Axelsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Axelsen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T8#
Axelsen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gangster backwards.
Axelsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Gangster. #BC#
Gangster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axelsen wants to clinch.#CL2#
Axelsen has managed to clinch.
Gangster blocks an uppercut.
Axelsen working aggressively here.
Axelsen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T9#
Axelsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Axelsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Axelsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Gangster.
Axelsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Axelsen.
Gangster missing with knees to the body.
Axelsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Axelsen has a couple of punches blocked by Gangster.
Axelsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Axelsen lands a left hand.
Axelsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Gangster.
Gangster blocks an uppercut.
Gangster is trying to stall.
Axelsen throws a head punch that misses.
Gangster tries to land a knee to the head but Axelsen blocks with his arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Loke Axelsen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gangster throws an overhand right that lands on Axelsen's shoulder, as Axelsen tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Axelsen moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelsen.
Axelsen lands a body punch. #BC#
Gangster breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Axelsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Axelsen lands a left hand.
Loke Axelsen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Axelsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Gangster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gangster blocks an uppercut.
Gangster takes a shot to the head.
Axelsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Axelsen. #T1#
Axelsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gangster backwards.
Axelsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Gangster.
Axelsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gangster backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelsen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gangster.
Gangster blocking some punches.
A short left from Axelsen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gangster.
Axelsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen pushes Gangster back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gangster swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsen cracks Gangster with a nice body shot.
Axelsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gangster backwards.
Axelsen lands an uppercut.
Gangster blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Gangster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axelsen lands a body shot.
Axelsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gangsters head.
Axelsen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gangster backwards.
Gangster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Axelsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Axelsen lands with a light punch inside.
Axelsen lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Axelsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gangster looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Axelsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gangster is trying to push Axelsen away but Axelsen has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Axelsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gangster backwards. #KD2#
Axelsen drops Gangster onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Gangster is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2# Gangster is rocked!
Axelsen lands an uppercut.
Oh Gangster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Axelsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gangsters head. #T3#
Axelsen lands with a short shot to the head.
Gangster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axelsen misses with some punches.
Gangster seems to have got his legs back now.
Axelsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Gangster controls his hands.
Axelsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axelsen blocking some punches.
Axelsen misses with some punches.
Axelsen throws a head punch that misses.
Axelsen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Axelsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gangster has had enough of the clinch but Axelsen keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Axelsen fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gangster.
Gangster has a couple of punches blocked by Axelsen.
Gangster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Axelsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Gangster can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsen controls the action.
Axelsen misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Axelsen.
Axelsen scores with a shoulder strike.
Axelsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Axelsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
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!
Gangster tries to break free but Axelsen pushes him back against the ropes.
Axelsen lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Axelsen on the inside.
Gangster has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Axelsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Gangster controls his hands.
Axelsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Axelsen lands a left hand.
Gangster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gangster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Axelsen.
Gangster blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T5#
Gangster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
Axelsen lands with a left to the head.
Axelsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gangster takes a shot to the head.
Gangster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axelsen misses with some punches.
Axelsen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Axelsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Axelsen.
Axelsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Axelsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Axelsen.
Axelsen gets through Gangster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Gangster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axelsen lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T6#
Axelsen misses with a punch to the body.
Axelsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Axelsen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Axelsen.
A head punch on the inside from Axelsen fails to land.
Axelsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Gangster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Gangster is trying to break the clinch but Axelsen is controlling him.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Axelsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Axelsen fails to land.
Gangster wants to get back to striking at distance but Axelsen won't allow it.
Axelsen lands with a right to the head.
Axelsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gangster's elbow.
Axelsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen avoids the elbow strike from Gangster, against the ropes. #T7#
Axelsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Gangster.
Axelsen tries to throw a body punch but Gangster avoids it by throwing Axelsen back against the ropes.
Axelsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Axelsen lands an uppercut.
Axelsen has a couple of punches blocked by Gangster.
Axelsen misses with the head strike.
Axelsen misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelsen.
A right hand to the body from Axelsen.
Gangster is trying to break the clinch but Axelsen is controlling him.
A shot in the inside from Axelsen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gangster.
Gangster misses with a knee to the head.
Axelsen lands a nice uppercut.
Axelsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gangster takes a shot to the head. #T8#
Axelsen lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Axelsen lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Axelsen.
Axelsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Axelsen misses with the head strike.
Axelsen lands with a short shot to the head.
Axelsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen throws a head punch that misses.
Gangster lands a hook that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
Gangster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gangster blocks an uppercut.
Axelsen misses with the head strike.
Axelsen lands an uppercut.
Gangster with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gangster blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T9##BC#
Gangster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gangster misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Axelsen clinches.
Axelsen working aggressively here.
Axelsen lands with a short shot to the head.
Axelsen lands a shot to the body.
Axelsen lands an uppercut.
Axelsen lands with a left to the head.
Axelsen lands with a short shot to the head.
Gangster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axelsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gangsters head.
Axelsen misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axelsen lands with a light punch inside.
Axelsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axelsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Gangster uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Loke Axelsen 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Gangster misses with a straight right.
Axelsen doesn't manage to clinch there - Gangster circles away.
Gangster throws a hook but Axelsen blocks it.
Loke Axelsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Axelsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Axelsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Gangster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gangster takes a shot to the head.
Gangster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axelsen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Axelsen tries to throw a body punch but Gangster avoids it by throwing Axelsen back against the ropes.
Gangster digs a right hand into Axelsen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Axelsen's gas tank.
Axelsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axelsen keeps control of Gangster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Axelsen.
Axelsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Axelsen fails to land.
Gangster blocking some punches.
Axelsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelsen.
Axelsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Axelsen.
Gangster blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Axelsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gangster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axelsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Axelsen is leaning against Gangster and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gangster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axelsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen has a couple of punches blocked by Gangster.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axelsen misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Axelsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Axelsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gangster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsen's elbow.
Axelsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gangsters head.
Axelsen lands a shoulder strike.
Axelsen lands a shoulder strike.
Axelsen lands an uppercut.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Gangster fails to land.
Axelsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gangster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Axelsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gangster misses with an elbow strike.
Axelsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Axelsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Axelsen - that landed with a thud.
Axelsen gets through Gangster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Axelsen lands with a left to the head.
Axelsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Gangster backwards.
Axelsen misses with some punches.
Gangster blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelsen.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Axelsen blocking some punches. #T4#
Axelsen is working Gangster over against the ropes.
Axelsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gangsters head.
Axelsen lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axelsen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelsen.
Axelsen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gangster backwards.
Axelsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen pushes Gangster back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axelsen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gangster backwards.
Axelsen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Axelsen.
Axelsen misses with some punches.
Axelsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Gangster.
Axelsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axelsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gangster's elbow. #T5#
Still in the clinch, Axelsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Axelsen lands a nice uppercut.
Axelsen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Axelsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Axelsen tries a body shot but Gangster blocks it.
Gangster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axelsen lands a shot to the body.
Axelsen working aggressively here.
Axelsen lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelsen.
A right handed body shot lands from Axelsen.
Axelsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Gangster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gangster takes a shot to the head. #T6#
Axelsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Gangster.
Gangster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Axelsen lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axelsen scores with a hook to the body.
Axelsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Gangster backwards.
Axelsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Gangster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Axelsen misses with some punches.
Axelsen lands a shot to the body.
Axelsen lands with a light punch inside.
Axelsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Axelsen misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Axelsen fails to land.
Gangster misses with a short punch on the inside. #T7#
Axelsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gangster blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Axelsen fails to land.
Axelsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axelsen working aggressively here.
Gangster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Axelsen.
Gangster can't break the clinch.
Axelsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Axelsen on the inside.
Axelsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Axelsen fails to land.
Axelsen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axelsen lands a big right hand that drops Gangster! The killer instinct kicks in and Axelsen finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Axelsen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loke Axelsen!
Loke Axelsen is the new super heavyweight champion!
Loke Axelsen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SSD 10: Russian Gangster II
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Dobrosavljevic. #CUT2#It looks like Loke Axelsen has been cut.
Axelsen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Axelsen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dobrosavljevic taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Axelsen.
Dobrosavljevic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axelsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axelsen works on Dobrosavljevic's body with a couple of short punches.
Dobrosavljevic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dobrosavljevic fails to land.
Axelsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dobrosavljevic backwards.
Dobrosavljevic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dobrosavljevic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Axelsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Dobrosavljevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dobrosavljevic throws a punch but it's blocked by Axelsen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Dobrosavljevic manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Axelsen forces Dobrosavljevic back against the ropes and clinches.#T1#
Dobrosavljevic tries to break free but Axelsen pushes him back against the ropes.
Axelsen keeps control of Dobrosavljevic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dobrosavljevic blocks an uppercut.
Axelsen has a couple of punches blocked by Dobrosavljevic.
Axelsen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dobrosavljevic blocking some punches.
Dobrosavljevic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
Axelsen tries to work over Dobrosavljevic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axelsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dobrosavljevic.
Dobrosavljevic tries to break the clinch but Axelsen is controlling the position.
Axelsen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Dobrosavljevic breaks from the clinch.
Dobrosavljevic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dobrosavljevic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic has been cut.
Dobrosavljevic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Axelsen circles away quickly and effectively.#T2##CL#
Axelsen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Axelsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axelsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dobrosavljevic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axelsen prevents Dobrosavljevic from breaking the clinch.
Axelsen has a couple of punches blocked by Dobrosavljevic.
Axelsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axelsen misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Axelsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Axelsen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Axelsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dobrosavljevic's elbow.
Dobrosavljevic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Axelsen.
Axelsen tries to work over Dobrosavljevic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axelsen misses with some punches.
Axelsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dobrosavljevic has a couple of punches blocked by Axelsen. #T3#
Axelsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axelsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Axelsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Axelsen fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dobrosavljevic.
Dobrosavljevic blocks an uppercut.
Axelsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Dobrosavljevic. #BC2#
Dobrosavljevic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dobrosavljevic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dobrosavljevic misses with a left hand
and Dobrosavljevic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Dobrosavljevic finds it's way through Axelsen's defenses. #CL#
Axelsen moves into the clinch.
Axelsen lands a shot to the body.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dobrosavljevic.
A head punch on the inside from Axelsen fails to land.
Axelsen gets through Dobrosavljevic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axelsen scores with a shot to the side of Dobrosavljevic's head.
Axelsen works on Dobrosavljevic's body with a couple of short punches.
Dobrosavljevic looks winded!
Dobrosavljevic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dobrosavljevic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Axelsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dobrosavljevic is trying to force a seperation but Axelsen has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dobrosavljevic.
Axelsen has a couple of punches blocked by Dobrosavljevic.
Axelsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Axelsen lands with a short shot to the head.
Dobrosavljevic is trying to force a seperation but Axelsen has the dominant position.
A short right from Axelsen.
Axelsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T5#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axelsen.
Axelsen lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Dobrosavljevic is rocked!
Axelsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Dobrosavljevic backwards.
Dobrosavljevic is still on wobbly legs! Can Axelsen finish him?
Dobrosavljevic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dobrosavljevic seems to have recovered his senses.
Axelsen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Axelsen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Dobrosavljevic! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Axelsen is unloading with more strikes now! Dobrosavljevic drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loke Axelsen!
A very excited looking Loke Axelsen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SSD 7: Loke vs Russian
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Axelsen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slow jab from Axelsen misses its intended target. #KD2#
Russian lands a left and a right that send Axelsen crashing to the mat, dazed. Russian thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Loke Axelsen has been cut.
Russian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD2#
Russian sends Axelsen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Russian is motioning to the referee to let Axelsen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Axelsen is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axelsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Russian counters with a right hand from hell and Axelsen is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big Russian!
Big Russian is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Big Russian made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SSD 5: Loke vs Collins
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Collins misses the body punch
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Collins shoots in looking for a takedown but Axelsen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Collins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Collins takes a swing at Axelsen's ribcage but misses.
Axelsen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Collins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Axelsen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Axelsen! But no joy.
Collins misses with a few strikes there.
Collins scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Axelsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
It seemed like Axelsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Good shot there by Collins.
Axelsen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Axelsen wants it to stay on the feet.
Collins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ironbound MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Collins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Collins lands a nice looking body shot.
Collins lands an overhand right.
Nice shot by Collins.
Collins staying out of range there.#T2#
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Axelsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Axelsen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins misses with a double jab
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Devon Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Axelsen scores with a counter punch that sends Collins to the canvas! Axelsen smells blood - he's punishing Collins with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Collins has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loke Axelsen!
Loke Axelsen is the new super heavyweight champion!
Loke Axelsen 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: ALLSTAR FINAL
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Lyle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Terry Lyle has been cut.
Lyle's corner calls for a 1-2. Lyle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Axelsen defending well as Lyle loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Lyle misses.
As Lyle looks to move away, Axelsen throws a big counter combo but Lyle just gets out of the way.
Lyle looks to land a left hand but Axelsen moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Axelsen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Axelsen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Axelsen takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Lyle does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Axelsen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lyle misses with an uppercut.
Axelsen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1##KD#
Axelsen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lyle sprawling to the canvas! Lyle rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Axelsen finish him?!
Lyle throws a looping overhand right but Axelsen ducks down to avoid it.
Lyle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Axelsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lyle.
Axelsen is looking to counter punch.
Axelsen blocks a jab.
Axelsen throwing a counter right hand but Lyle manages to avoid it.
Lyle misses the jab.
Axelsen throwing a counter right hand but Lyle manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lyle misses with a few strikes there.
Axelsen cracks Lyle with a good jab.#T2##KD#
Axelsen lands a big uppercut and Lyle crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lyle looks OK. Axelsen waves Lyle back to his feet!
Axelsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lyle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lyle is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lyle misses with a double jab
and Axelsen counters with a crisp right that sends Lyle to the canvas! Axelsen follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loke Axelsen!
Loke Axelsen retains his super heavyweight title!
Loke Axelsen spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: ALLSTAR MMA
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Axelsen defending well though.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Axelsen wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones is thwarting Axelsen's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
Jones is taking a breather. Axelsen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Axelsen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Axelsen is defending well. #SUB#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2##SUB#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Axelsen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Axelsen is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Axelsen trying to control but Jones postures up.
Axelsen wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones is keen to just control but Axelsen is a slippery customer.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Axelsen is defending well.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Axelsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Axelsen is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Axelsen trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Axelsen defends it well.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Axelsen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Axelsen is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Axelsen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Axelsen is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Jones thows a huge punch but Axelsen dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Jones seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Axelsen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Axelsen trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up. #T5#
Axelsen wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well. #SUB#
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Axelsen is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Axelsen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Axelsen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones is looking to pass Axelsen's guard but actually Axelsen recovers to full guard.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Axelsen keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Axelsen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Axelsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Axelsen trying to control the position.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones trying to control but Axelsen is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Axelsen sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T7#
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Axelsen swivels and escapes.
Axelsen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Axelsen wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.#T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Axelsen, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Axelsen against the ropes but Axelsen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Axelsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Axelsen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Nice jab there from Axelsen. #CUT2#It looks like Gordon Jones has been cut.#T9##KD2#
Axelsen cracks Jones with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Axelsen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jones to stand back up!#ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Axelsen, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Axelsen against the ropes but Axelsen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Axelsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones staying out of range there.
Axelsen throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Axelsen fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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 Gordon Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gordon Jones's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jones tries for a takedown but Axelsen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Axelsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Axelsen sprawls well.
Axelsen throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Axelsen as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones dives in and grabs Axelsen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Axelsen pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Jones tries for a takedown but Axelsen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Axelsen tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Jones moves to clinch but Axelsen breaks away
and Axelsen counters with a huge right that knocks Jones out cold! Axelsen is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Loke Axelsen!
Loke Axelsen is the new super heavyweight champion!
Loke Axelsen 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: ALLSTAR MMA: Yamasaki Vs Jones
Date: Oct 12, 2023

#R1#
Iron Fist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Axelsen misses the target.
Iron Fist lands a head kick. Axelsen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Danny Iron Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iron Fist scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Axelsen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Axelsen blocks a head kick by Iron Fist.
An attempted straight right counter from Axelsen misses the target.
Iron Fist misses with a head kick.
Iron Fist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Iron Fist moves to clinch but Axelsen breaks away #KD#
and Axelsen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Iron Fist! Axelsen lets Iron Fist back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Iron Fist is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Danny Iron Fist has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iron Fist tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Axelsen counters with a big left hand that crumples Iron Fist! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Loke Axelsen!
Loke Axelsen took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: AFC #23
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Holmes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Holmes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Axelsen's head backwards.
Nice body kick from Holmes.
Holmes throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Axelsen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Holmes misses with a lunging right hand
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Tristan Holmes has been cut.
Holmes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Axelsen gets tackled into the cage by Holmes. Holmes maintains the clinch.
Holmes tries to pull guard but Axelsen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Holmes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Axelsen is trying to break the clinch but Holmes has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Axelsen.
Holmes lands an elbow just above Axelsen 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right from Holmes.
Axelsen has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes.
Axelsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Axelsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Axelsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Axelsen on the inside.
Axelsen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Axelsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holmes scores with a hook to the body.
Holmes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Holmes misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Axelsen's defenses.
Axelsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Holmes working aggressively here.
Holmes prevents a body shot from Axelsen.
Axelsen lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Axelsen.
Axelsen lands with a short shot to the head.
Axelsen is trying to push Holmes away but Holmes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Axelsen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holmes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axelsen tries to break the clinch but Holmes is controlling the position.
Axelsen wants to break free but Holmes has control.
Axelsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Axelsen is trying to break free.
Holmes tries to work over Axelsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axelsen is working Holmes over against the cage.
Holmes looks winded!
Holmes can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsen controls the action.
Axelsen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Axelsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Holmes fails to pull guard.
Axelsen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Axelsen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A body shot lands from Axelsen.
Axelsen gets through Holmes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Axelsen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Axelsen.
Axelsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Axelsen lands with a right to the head.
Axelsen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Axelsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Axelsen is working Holmes over against the cage.
Axelsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
A hook to the body from Axelsen.
Axelsen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Axelsen scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Axelsen.
Axelsen scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Axelsen.
Axelsen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Axelsen lands a body shot.
Axelsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Axelsen.
Axelsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Axelsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holmess head.
Axelsen lands with a short shot to the head.
Axelsen is looking to break free of the clinch but Holmes has double underhooks.
Axelsen tries to break free but Holmes pushes him back against the cage.
Axelsen is trying to push Holmes away but Holmes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Axelsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Axelsen digs a right hand into Holmes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holmes's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axelsen digs a right hand underneath Holmes's ribcage. Holmes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Axelsen scores with a shoulder strike.
Holmes takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Axelsen as the two fighters clinch.
Axelsen lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Axelsen is leaning against Holmes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Axelsen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Axelsen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Axelsen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Axelsen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Axelsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#Holmes is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Tristan Holmes's cut even more.
Axelsen presses Holmes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Axelsen tries to break free but Holmes pushes him back against the cage.
Holmes is trying to pull guard but Axelsen has him pressed against the cage.
Loke Axelsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tristan Holmes.
Axelsen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Axelsen cracks Holmes with a nice body shot.
Axelsen pushes Holmes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Axelsen blocks the elbow strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A body shot lands from Axelsen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axelsen tries a body shot but Holmes blocks it.
Axelsen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holmes has him pressed against the cage.
Axelsen misses with a body punch.
Axelsen can't break the clinch.
Axelsen wants to get back to striking at distance but Holmes won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Loke Axelsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tristan Holmes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Holmes throws a body kick that misses
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Axelsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holmes is looking to clinch.
Axelsen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A left and a right from Holmes both land. Nice combination.
Holmes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Holmes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Axelsen.
Tristan Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Axelsen throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Holmes counters by moving into the clinch.
Holmes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsen's elbow.
Holmes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Axelsen smiles and moves away. #T1#
Holmes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Axelsen.
Holmes is breathing heavily.#KD#
Axelsen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Holmes sprawling to the canvas! Holmes rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Axelsen finish him?!
Holmes is still on wobbly legs! Can Axelsen finish him?
Holmes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Axelsen's head backwards.
Holmes seems to have recovered his senses.
Axelsen moves away from the strike by Holmes.
Holmes scores with a jab. Axelsen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmes punishes Axelsen's body with a nice straight punch.
Axelsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holmes can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Holmes misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Axelsen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2##CL2#
Holmes instigates a clinch.
Holmes lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Loke Axelsen has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on Axelsen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Axelsen lands a left hand. #CUT#The cut above Tristan Holmes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A head punch on the inside from Holmes fails to land.
Axelsen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Axelsen works on Holmes's body with a couple of short punches.
Axelsen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Holmes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Axelsen lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Axelsen.
Axelsen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Axelsen lands with a right to the head.
Axelsen lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#Tristan Holmes's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#KD#
Axelsen drops Holmes onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Holmes is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Axelsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Axelsen pushes Holmes against the cage. Axelsen is working some dirty boxing. Axelsen pushes off with a quick right hook! Holmes goes down! Holmes tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Axelsen moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loke Axelsen!
Loke Axelsen took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: Ajax Friday Fight Night 8
Date: Aug 04, 2023

#R1#
Berber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axelsen moves away.
Berber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axelsen.
Axelsen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Axelsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Berber.
Berber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Axelsen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the body from Berber misses
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Axelsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berber.
An attempted straight right counter from Axelsen misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berber scores with a crisp jab that stopped Axelsen in his tracks.
A combination from Berber does no damage.
Berber is looking to clinch. #T1#
Axelsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Axelsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Berber.
Axelsen throwing a counter right hand but Berber manages to avoid it.
Axelsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Berber.
Berber avoids a punch combination nicely.
Axelsen's corner calls for a 1-2. Axelsen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Axelsen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Axelsen defending well as Berber loads up on a big left hand.
Axelsen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Berber misses with an uppercut
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Berber throws a hook but Axelsen avoids it easily.
Axelsen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Berber scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Berber is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Axelsen rather than just go for the knockout.
Berber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axelsen.
Berber throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Axelsen misses the target.
Berber fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Berber looks to move away, Axelsen throws a big counter combo but Berber just gets out of the way.
Axelsen misses with a hook. Berber ducked under it nicely.
Axelsen slips a jab and a cross from Berber.
Axelsen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Berber misses with a body shot
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berber misses with a jab to the body
and Axelsen counters with a huge left! Berber is in big trouble! He's backing up but Axelsen isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Berber from any more damage. A dominating finish by Axelsen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loke Axelsen!
A determined Loke Axelsen didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: AFC #14
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Axelsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pesonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Axelsen throws a hook but Pesonen avoids it easily.
It looked like Pesonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pesonen swings for the body but Axelsen moves out of range.
Axelsen misses with an uppercut.
Pesonen defending well as Axelsen loads up on a big left hand.
Axelsen throws a looping overhand right but Pesonen ducks down to avoid it.
Pesonen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Axelsen moves out of range as Pesonen strikes.
Pesonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Axelsen stuns Pesonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pesonen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Axelsen ducks under a wild hook from Pesonen.
Axelsen throws the left hand but Pesonen avoids the punch easily.
Pesonen is looking to counter punch.
Pesonen shoots in for a double leg but Axelsen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Axelsen lands with a good body shot.
Axelsen throws a shot to the body.
Axelsen misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Pesonen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pesonen cracks Axelsen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Axelsen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axelsen misses with a hook. Pesonen ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Axelsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pesonen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pesonen scores with a jab.
Axelsen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pesonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Pesonen.
Pesonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axelsen.
Axelsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pesonen is looking to counter punch.
Axelsen throws the left hand but Pesonen avoids the punch easily.
Axelsen lunges at Pesonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pesonen's hand.
Loke Axelsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pesonen misses the shot to the body.
Pesonen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Axelsen swings for the body but Pesonen moves out of range. #TD#
Pesonen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pesonen lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pesonen pushing down on Axelsen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Axelsen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Pesonen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pesonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Axelsen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Axelsen trying to get back to full guard but Pesonen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#SUB#
Pesonen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Axelsen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Pesonen looking to control but Axelsen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Axelsen tries to hold on but Pesonen pushes him away. #T3#
Pesonen wants to control the pace but Axelsen is squirming around nicely.
Axelsen tries to lock up and control but Pesonen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pesonen wants to control the pace but Axelsen is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Pesonen throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Axelsen has his hands clasped together but Pesonen breaks the hold and Axelsen is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Pesonen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sinatra Pesonen!

Event: Ajax Friday Fight Night 3
Date: Jun 30, 2023

#R1#
Pilao wants to clinch up but Axelsen keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Axelsen finds it's way through Pilao's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Gilberto Pilao has been cut.
Axelsen throws a combination that misses
and Pilao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#KD#
Axelsen drops Pilao with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pilao looks back up at him and smiles so Axelsen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
We've been told by Axelsen's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
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!
Pilao slips under a jab.#TD2#
Pilao scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Axelsen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pilao's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pilao not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pilao throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Axelsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pilao not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Axelsen tries to roll over but Pilao keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Axelsen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pilao.
Pilao throwing shots but Axelsen is blocking nicely.
Pilao thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pilao throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Axelsen controlling the position well. #T1#
Axelsen is looking to control Pilao's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Axelsen avoid being mounted?
Pilao landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Axelsen is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Axelsen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Pilao missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Axelsen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pilao is working away from the top position though.
Axelsen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Axelsen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pilao throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Axelsen is looking to control Pilao's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Axelsen avoid being mounted?
Axelsen wants to get back to full guard.
Pilao working over Axelsen with some ground and pound. Axelsen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Axelsen tries to get to full guard but Pilao has control of the leg.
Pilao has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Axelsen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pilao's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pilao's back!
Axelsen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Axelsen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Axelsen controlling well, preventing Pilao from escaping the position.
Axelsen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Pilao trying to control the hands but Axelsen breaks the grip.
Pilao is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Axelsen.
Pilao felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Further stalling from Axelsen.
Axelsen wants to control but Pilao is keeping busy.
Axelsen is not going to allow Pilao to sit and survive in this position.
Axelsen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Axelsen trying to control.
Axelsen is trying to stick to Pilao's back but Pilao is turning into Axelsen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Axelsen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pilao.
Pilao throws a big right hand that misses.
Pilao won't allow Axelsen to sweep him here.
Axelsen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Axelsen tries to get out of the position.
Pilao missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pilao throws a big right hand that misses.
Axelsen managing to control the position.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Axelsen is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T4#
Pilao is in close to Axelsen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Axelsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pilao manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Axelsen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pilao keeping moving, preventing Axelsen from controlling successfully.
Pilao trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Pilao being controlled here, momentarily.
Pilao wants to sweep here but Axelsen controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Loke Axelsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gilberto Pilao's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Pilao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Axelsen.
Pilao slips a straight right by Axelsen.
Axelsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pilao.
Pilao moves out of range as Axelsen strikes.
Axelsen misses with a looping left.
And Pilao tries to counter it with a takedown but Axelsen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pilao avoids the body shot from Axelsen.
Axelsen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Axelsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Pilao.
Axelsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pilao manages to avoid it.
And Pilao tries to counter it with a takedown but Axelsen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Axelsen loads up on a big right hand but Pilao slips the punch.
Axelsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pilao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Axelsen misses with a left hand
and Pilao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Loke Axelsen is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsen moves away from the strike by Pilao.
Axelsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pilao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Axelsen.
Some wild striking there from Axelsen.
Pilao changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Pilao blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Pilao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Axelsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pilao can do to turn this around?
Axelsen misses with a lunging right hand
and Pilao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Axelsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Axelsen throws out a loose jab but Pilao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pilao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Pilao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Axelsen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pilao is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Axelsen is keeping busy.
Axelsen is trying to push Pilao away but Pilao has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Pilao has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Axelsen is trying to keep an underhook but Pilao manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Pilao.
Axelsen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pilao scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pilao winds up and cracks Axelsen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pilao is looking to advance position but Axelsen won't allow it.
Axelsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pilao lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Pilao scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Axelsen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pilao throwing shots but Axelsen is blocking nicely.
Axelsen trying to hold on to Pilao's head to control him but Pilao postures up.
Axelsen gets full guard.
Pilao works over Axelsen with some ground and pound from guard.
Axelsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Axelsen, not yet.
Axelsen pulls Pilao in close to his closed guard and prevents Pilao from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pilao working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Axelsen's head.
Axelsen looking to control.
Pilao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pilao scoring with some ground and pound.
Pilao scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pilao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pilao working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pilao postures up in Axelsen's guard and throws a big left but Axelsen blocks it. #T3#
Axelsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pilao.
Pilao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Axelsen trying to control the position.
Axelsen pulls Pilao in close to prevent any damage.
Pilao throwing strikes from guard but Axelsen blocks nicely.
Pilao works over Axelsen with some ground and pound from guard.
Axelsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Pilao with a nice head shot there.
Axelsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pilao cracks Axelsen with a solid left hand.
Pilao with a flurry of punches that miss.
Axelsen has Pilao pulled in close to control his posture.
Axelsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pilao's guard. #REVR#
Axelsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Pilao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Axelsen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Axelsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Axelsen preventing the sweep.
Pilao looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pilao is on top in guard. #REVB#
Axelsen controls Pilao momentarily but Pilao frees himself.
Pilao is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Axelsen trying to control the position.
Axelsen seems keen to control Pilao's posture.
Pilao landing some decent shots from guard.
Pilao makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gilberto Pilao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gilberto Pilao's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Axelsen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pilao.
Axelsen misses with a looping left.
Axelsen looks to land a right hand but Pilao moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Pilao.
Loke Axelsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axelsen throws a shot from downtown. Pilao moves away and avoids it.
Axelsen swinging wildly here.
Axelsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pilao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Axelsen.
Axelsen throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Pilao counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pilao looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pilao is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pilao winds up and cracks Axelsen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Axelsen wants to control but Pilao is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pilao working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Nice strikes from Pilao there.
Ground and pound from Pilao.
Pilao thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pilao is thwarting Axelsen's attempts to control the position.
Pilao scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Axelsen tries to get to full guard but Pilao has control of the leg.
Pilao thows a huge punch but Axelsen dodges it nicely.
Axelsen is looking for a sweep. Pilao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Axelsen wants to control but Pilao is keeping busy.
Pilao thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Pilao.
Pilao throwing shots but Axelsen is blocking nicely.
Pilao thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pilao takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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. Pilao connects with a nice short shot to Axelsen's temple.
Pilao throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Pilao missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pilao is nestled in close to Axelsen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Axelsen wants to improve his position but Pilao is controlling well.
Pilao drops an elbow to the side of Axelsen's head.
Axelsen is looking to improve his position.
Axelsen keeping control of the position.
Pilao is nestled in close to Axelsen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Axelsen is positioning himself well to prevent Pilao advancing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Axelsen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pilao throws a big elbow that misses.
Axelsen has control of Pilao's left arm, preventing Pilao from doing any damage.
Axelsen is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Pilao won't allow Axelsen to sweep him here.
Pilao works over Axelsen with some ground and pound from guard.
Axelsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pilao postures up in Axelsen's guard and throws a big left but Axelsen blocks it.
Pilao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pilao content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pilao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pilao is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pilao landing some decent shots from guard.
Pilao postures up in Axelsen's guard and throws a big left but Axelsen blocks it.
Axelsen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Axelsen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pilao lands a couple of elbows.
Axelsen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Pilao stands up over Axelsen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Axelsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Axelsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pilao scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pilao postures up.
Axelsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pilao manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Axelsen content to stall in guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Axelsen looking to pass the guard.
Axelsen postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gilberto Pilao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pilao 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: ALLSTAR KT: Ryan Vs Loke
Date: Jun 05, 2023

#R1#
Axelsen throws a hook to the side of Locke's head but Locke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Locke moves away from the strike by Axelsen.
Locke throwing a counter right hand but Axelsen manages to avoid it.
Axelsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Axelsen misses the jab.
Locke scores with a jab to the head.
Axelsen throws an off balance right hand
and Locke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Locke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Axelsen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Locke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Locke lands with a nice body punch.
Locke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Locke throws a shot to the body.
Axelsen throws a lazy right hand but Locke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Axelsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Locke.
Locke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Axelsen misses with a right hand
and Locke counters with a straight right hand.
Axelsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Locke is just out of range.
Axelsen throws a shot from downtown. Locke moves away and avoids it.
Locke defending well as Axelsen loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Locke moves out of range of the strikes.
Locke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Locke lands a right hook to the body.
Locke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Locke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Axelsen throws a right and a left that Locke avoids nicely.
Axelsen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Locke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Axelsen.
Axelsen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Axelsen throws a looping overhand right but Locke ducks down to avoid it.
Axelsen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Axelsen misses with a lunging right hand
and Locke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Locke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Locke connects with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Axelsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Axelsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Axelsen misses with an uppercut
and Locke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice cross by Locke.
Locke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Axelsen misses with a hook
letting Locke counter with a right hand.
Axelsen misses with a lunging right hand
and Locke counters with a nice uppercut.
Axelsen misses with a right hand
and Locke counters with a nice uppercut.
Axelsen misses the body punch
and Locke counters with a nice body shot.
Axelsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Axelsen. #CUT2#It looks like Ryan Locke has been cut.
Axelsen throws a big shot that misses.
Locke is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Locke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Axelsen in his tracks.
Axelsen misses with a combination
and Axelsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circle momentarily. Axelsen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Axelsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Locke slips under a jab.
Locke lands a body shot.
Axelsen misses with a double jab
letting Locke counter with a right hand.
Locke connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Locke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Locke swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Locke is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice uppercut there from Locke.
Axelsen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Axelsen misses with a hook
and Locke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Axelsen throws a poor cross that misses
and Locke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Axelsen swings for the body but Locke moves out of range.
Axelsen misses with a lunging right hand
and Locke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Axelsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Locke.
Locke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Axelsen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Axelsen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Locke.
A shot to the body from Axelsen misses
letting Locke counter with a right hand.
Axelsen throws a right hand that misses
and Locke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Axelsen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Locke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Locke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Axelsen misses with a left hand
and Locke counters with a nice uppercut.
Locke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Locke lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Axelsen throws a lazy right hand but Locke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axelsen.
Locke blocks a jab.
Locke is looking to counter punch.
Axelsen misses with an uppercut.
Axelsen throws a hook but Locke blocks it.
Axelsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Locke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Locke sizes up Axelsen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Locke tests Axelsen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Axelsen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Axelsen throws a right hand that Locke ducks under and follows up with a left that Locke also avoids with ease.
Locke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Locke throws a big shot that misses.
Locke lands with a nice body punch.
Locke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Locke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Axelsen throws out the jab.
Locke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T5#
Axelsen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Locke scores with a jab to the head.
Axelsen misses with a hook
and Locke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Axelsen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Locke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Axelsen.
It looked like Locke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Locke connects with a nice looking jab.
Axelsen throws a right hand that Locke ducks under and follows up with a left that Locke also avoids with ease.
Locke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Axelsen throws a big shot that misses.
Axelsen throws a looping overhand right but Locke ducks down to avoid it.
Axelsen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Locke counter with a right hand.
Locke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Axelsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Locke.
Axelsen walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Locke scores with a punch to the head.
Locke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab from Axelsen.#T6#
Axelsen tries to move into range but Locke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Locke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Locke misses the target.
Axelsen walks into a jab.
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Axelsen.
Axelsen loads up on a big right hand but Locke slips the punch.
Axelsen ducks under a wild hook from Locke.
Locke slips under a jab from Axelsen.
Axelsen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Axelsen throws a lazy right hand but Locke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Locke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Axelsen throws out a powerful jab.
Axelsen misses with a hook
and Locke counters with a straight right hand.
Locke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Axelsen at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Locke there.
Axelsen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Locke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Axelsen.#T7#
Axelsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Axelsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Locke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Locke works Axelsen's body with a nice hook.
Axelsen throws a lazy uppercut
and Locke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Axelsen looks winded!
Locke lands a jab.
A punch combination from Axelsen misses.
Axelsen needs to keep his hands up - Locke had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Locke does it's job there.
Loke Axelsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axelsen throws a big shot that misses.
Axelsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Axelsen misses with a jab to the body
and Locke counters with a stiff right hand.
Axelsen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Axelsen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Locke cracks Axelsen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Axelsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Locke is just out of range.
Axelsen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed right hand from Axelsen misses the target. #T8#
Locke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Axelsen takes one to the side of the head.
Locke staying out of range there.
Axelsen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Locke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Axelsen swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Locke to counter with a crisp jab.
Axelsen throws a lazy uppercut
and Axelsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Axelsen misses with a hook
and Locke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Locke as he connects with a hook.#ROC#Axelsen is rocked!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Locke.
Axelsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Locke finish him?
Axelsen missing with a left hand there. Locke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Locke.
It looked like Locke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Axelsen seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice shot lands for Locke.
Axelsen misses with a hook
and Locke counters with a nice body shot.
Jab, jab by Locke - just one landing.
Axelsen throws a sloppy body shot
letting Locke counter with a right hand.
Locke with a nice cross.
Locke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
No joy there for Axelsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T9#
Locke throws the left hand but Axelsen avoids the punch easily.
Axelsen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Locke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Axelsen scrambles back to his feet.
Axelsen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Locke to counter with a crisp jab.
Locke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Axelsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Locke counters with a left to the body.
Locke clobbers Axelsen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Axelsen misses with an uppercut
and Locke counters with a right hand to the body.
Axelsen throws a nice looking combination but Locke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Locke scores with a nice right hand.
Locke digs a good hook to Axelsen's body.
Axelsen swings for the body but Locke moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Axelsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Locke counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Locke defending well as Axelsen loads up on a big left hand.
Locke cracks Axelsen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Locke lands a jab to the nose.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Locke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Locke's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Axelsen.
Axelsen looks to land a left hand but Locke moved out of range nicely.
Axelsen throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Locke finds it's target.
Axelsen throws a lazy uppercut
and Locke counters with a nice uppercut.
Locke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Axelsen.
An attempted straight right counter from Locke misses the target.
Axelsen misses with a right hand
and Locke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Locke dips to his left and cracks Axelsen with an uppercut!
Locke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Axelsens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Axelsen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Donk. Axelsen catches Locke right on the button with a cross.
Axelsen lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axelsen misses with a shot to the body
letting Locke counter with a right hand.
Locke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Locke blocks a jab.
Axelsen misses with a body shot.
Axelsen is breathing heavily.#T1#
Axelsen throws a right hand that misses
and Locke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Locke is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Locke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Axelsen.
It looked like Locke was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Locke misses with a two punch combination.
Locke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Axelsen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Axelsen throws an off balance right hand
and Locke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Locke finds it's way through Axelsen's defenses.
Axelsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Locke.
Locke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Locke tests Axelsen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sloppy strikes from Locke. Those never looked like landing.
Axelsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Locke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axelsen misses with an uppercut
and Locke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Axelsen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Axelsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Locke.
Locke swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Locke slips a straight right by Axelsen.#T2#
Locke throws a hook but Axelsen avoids it easily.
Axelsen slips under a jab.
Axelsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Axelsen drops his hands momentarily and Locke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ryan Locke is winning the standup battle so far.
Locke throws a looping overhand right but Axelsen ducks down to avoid it.
Axelsen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Locke.
A big right from Axelsen misses.
Locke appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Axelsen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Locke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Axelsen can do to turn this around?
Axelsen misses with a lunging right hand
and Locke counters with a left to the body.
Axelsen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Locke counters with a left and a right that stings Axelsen.
Axelsen misses with a double jab
and Locke counters with a straight right hand.
Axelsen throws a body punch but Locke moves out of range.
It looked like Locke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Axelsen cracks a nice hook into Locke's ribs.
Axelsen just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Nice straight punches there by Locke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Locke.
Axelsen throws a combination that misses
and Locke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Axelsen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Locke counters with a nice uppercut.
Axelsen swings widly with a right hand
and Locke counters with a nice uppercut.
Locke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Axelsen on the side of the head.
Axelsen misses with a left hand
and Locke counters with a big uppercut that drops Axelsen face first to the mat! Will he beat the count?! He's struggled up to his knees on 7 but it doesn't look like he's going to make it... he's been counted out! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ryan Locke!
During a confident post fight interview, Ryan Locke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R7
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Axelsen stuffs the takedown.
Axelsen lands a jab.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Axelsen sprawls well. Axelsen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Axelsen, which made it look bad.
Loke Axelsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Gracie.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Axelsen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Axelsen throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsen cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Axelsen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Axelsen sprawls well.
Axelsen digs a good hook to Gracie's body. #T1#
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie shoots and misses
and Axelsen counters with a right hand to the body.
Axelsen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Axelsen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Axelsen counters with a right hand to the body.
Axelsen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Gracie dives in and grabs Axelsen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Axelsen pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Gracie tries for a takedown but Axelsen circles away easily
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Axelsen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie looks winded!
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gracie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Axelsen.#ROC#Gracie is rocked!
Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Axelsen finish him?
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Axelsen counters with a crisp right that sends Gracie to the canvas! Axelsen follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loke Axelsen!
Our winner, Loke Axelsen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Ethan Gracie had this to say: 'Four losses in a row. Not a good look for me man. Don't know whats next to be honest.'.

Event: FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R6
Date: Mar 31, 2023

#R1#
Hall throws a poor cross that misses
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Axelsen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hall wants to clinch but Axelsen slips to the side
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Axelsen jabs Hall right on the nose. Hall blinks but takes it well.#ROC#Hall is rocked!
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Axelsen as he avoids it easily.
Axelsen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Loke Axelsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Axelsen. Beautiful body shot.
Axelsen lands an overhand right.
Hall is still on wobbly legs! Can Axelsen finish him?
Axelsen with a hook.
Axelsen rushes Hall and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Hall is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Axelsen piles on the pressure and Hall crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loke Axelsen!
Loke Axelsen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R5
Date: Mar 15, 2023

#R1#
Axelsen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Axelsen blocks a head kick by Collins.
Axelsen connects with a right hand. Collins shakes it off.
Collins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Collins misses with a jab to the body
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Collins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Axelsen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Collins throws a sloppy head kick and Axelsen moves out of range easily.
Nice jab there from Axelsen.
Collins with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins misses with a double jab
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Collins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Axelsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Collins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Collins walks into a stiff left hand from Axelsen.
Collins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Axelsen.
Collins throws a head kick that misses.
Axelsen lands a slapping body shot.
Axelsen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Collins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Axelsen.
Axelsen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Axelsen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Axelsen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Collins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Axelsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Collins doesn't seem bothered though.
Axelsen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Axelsen counters with a series of strikes. Collins will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#Collins is rocked!
Axelsen lands with a right and another and another! Collins is in big trouble! Axelsen lands again and this time it's lights out for Collins! A quality knockout there for Axelsen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Loke Axelsen!
An out of breath Loke Axelsen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R4
Date: Feb 23, 2023

#R1#
Axelsen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Banik closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Axelsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Branko Banik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banik misses with a right hand
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Banik on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Axelsen swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Banik counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Banik stays in close to Axelsen's body and controls the position.
Banik throwing strikes from guard but Axelsen blocks nicely.
Banik has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Axelsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banik scoring with some ground and pound.
Banik passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axelsen tries to bench press Banik off him but Banik keeps the position. #T1#
Axelsen parries the strikes from Banik easily there. Banik is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Axelsen to escape.
Banik throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Banik in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Axelsen is trying to work for a sweep but Banik has mounted him!
Axelsen tries to lock up and control but Banik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Axelsen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Banik breaks from Axelsen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Banik is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Banik landing punches.
Banik landing strikes, looking to finish!
Banik controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banik working the ground and pound effectively.
Banik with good strikes from the mount here!
We've been hearing good reports from Banik'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.
Axelsen is looking to get to half guard.
Banik avoids the attempt from Axelsen to control.#T2#
Banik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Banik is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Axelsen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Banik landing strikes, looking to finish!
Banik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Banik with a couple of short strikes.
Banik scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Banik is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Axelsen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Banik is landing with some decent strikes but Axelsen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Axelsen is looking to improve his position but Banik isn't that keen on the idea.
Banik scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Axelsen?
Banik controlling from the full mount.
Axelsen taking shots to the head.
Axelsen tries to hold on but Banik pushes him away. #T3#
Axelsen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Banik lands a couple of good shots and Axelsen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Banik lands shots from the back.
Axelsen looking very determined here, making life difficult for Banik.
Banik throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Axelsen!
Axelsen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Banik is not going to allow Axelsen to sit and survive in this position.
Banik controlling from the back.
Banik loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Axelsen hold on?
Axelsen wants to escape the position.
Axelsen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Banik. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Banik lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Banik trying to control.
Axelsen covers up after that shot from Banik.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banik has good solid back control here.
Axelsen wants to escape the position.
Banik cracks Axelsen with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Axelsen from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Banik is landing with strikes. Axelsen can't take much more of this.
Banik wants to control but Axelsen is keeping busy.
Banik is landing with strikes. Axelsen can't take much more of this.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banik lands punches and elbows.
Banik scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Banik keeps control of the position easily here as Axelsen tries to buck him off.
Axelsen just trying to survive but Banik is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Branko Banik dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Banik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Axelsen.
Axelsen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Banik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axelsen moves away.
Banik misses with an uppercut
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Banik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Axelsen can do to turn this around?
Axelsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banik with a poor takedown
and Banik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banik. Axelsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Axelsen connects with a looping right hand.
Banik misses with a body shot. #T1#
Banik swings widly with a right hand
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banik misses with a hook
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banik misses with a takedown
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Banik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Axelsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Banik.
Axelsen throws out a counter right but Banik avoids it with no problem.
Banik throws an off balance right hand
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Axelsen slips under a jab from Banik.
A nice side step and Axelsen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Banik misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Axelsen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Banik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Banik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Banik on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Axelsen finds it's way through Banik's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banik misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Banik blocks a jab.
Banik staying out of range there.
Banik misses with a body punch
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Axelsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Banik misses with a hook. Axelsen ducked under it nicely.
Axelsen scores with a nice strike.
Loke Axelsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Axelsen slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Axelsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Banik slips a jab from Axelsen.
Banik feinted with a counter takedown.
Banik misses with a right hand
and Banik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Banik misses with a hook. Axelsen ducked under it nicely.
Banik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Axelsen.
Axelsen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Axelsen throws a right and a left that Banik avoids nicely. #T4#
Banik connects with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Axelsen. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Banik gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axelsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Banik scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banik lands with a punch from half guard.
Banik thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Axelsen's head.
Axelsen won't allow Banik to pass to mount.
Banik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Banik working over Axelsen with some ground and pound. Axelsen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Loke Axelsen 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#
Axelsen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Banik moves away from the strike by Axelsen.
Axelsen moves away from the strike by Banik.
Banik throws a lazy uppercut
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Banik lands a really nice looking cross but Axelsen seems unphased.
Banik takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banik.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Axelsen! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banik. Axelsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Axelsen is looking for the big counter here.
Axelsen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Banik has a takedown stuffed.
Banik just misses with a punch to the body.
Axelsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Axelsen 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.#TD#
Banik closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Banik lands in his opponent's guard.
Axelsen trying to keep a closed guard but Banik is proving a slippery customer.
Axelsen wants to sweep here but Banik controlling him for the moment.
Banik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Banik connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Axelsen is adopting a defensive guard.
Axelsen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Banik lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Axelsen keeping moving, preventing Banik from controlling successfully.
Banik is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Axelsen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Banik stays in close to Axelsen's body and controls the position.
Banik scoring with punches to the head and body.
Banik looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Axelsen can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Axelsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Axelsen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Banik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Banik won't allow Axelsen to sweep him here.
Banik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Banik postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Axelsen keeping moving, preventing Banik from controlling successfully.
Banik lands a couple of elbows.
Banik working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Banik with a nice head shot there.
Banik advances position into side control!
Check out the look on Banik's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Banik creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Branko Banik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Axelsen trying his best to control but Banik has mounted him.
Axelsen is working to get back to half guard.
Banik landing strikes, looking to finish!
Axelsen working to try and regain half guard.
Banik lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Banik lands a couple of good shots and Axelsen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banik connects with a big shot to the side of Axelsen's head.
Axelsen trying to control the hands but Banik breaks the grip.
Banik is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Banik trying to control momentarily.
Banik keeps control of the position as Axelsen tries to break free.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R3
Date: Feb 08, 2023

#R1#
Mohamed tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Axelsen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mohamed gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Mohamed rushes Axelsen and presses him up against the cage.
Axelsen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Axelsen wants to break free but Mohamed has control.
Axelsen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Axelsen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Axelsen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mohamed connects with a nasty looking knee right to Axelsen's face.
Mohamed looking to throw knees to the head but Axelsen is blocking nicely.
Mohamed lands a knee to the head.
Axelsen tries to break the clinch but Mohamed is controlling the position.
Mohamed definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mohamed with a knee to the head.
Axelsen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Axelsen avoiding damage as Mohamed throws knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mohamed looking to throw knees to the head but Axelsen is blocking nicely.
Axelsen can't break the clinch.
Mohamed keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Axelsen's efforts to push away.
Axelsen tries to circle away but Mohamed has him pinned against the cage.
Mohamed connects with a knee to the head.
Mohamed throws a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Axelsen's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Mohamed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mohamed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Axelsen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mohamed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mohamed landing knees to the head.
Axelsen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Axelsen wants to break free but Mohamed has control.
Mohamed tries to land knees in the clinch but Axelsen avoids the damage to the body.
Axelsen wants to break free but Mohamed has control.
Mohamed landing knees to the head.
Mohamed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Axelsen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mohamed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mohamed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Axelsen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Axelsen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Axelsen can't break the clinch.
Axelsen has had enough of the clinch but Mohamed keeps him there for the moment.
Mohamed scores with a knee to the head.
Mohamed misses with a knee strike.
Mohamed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Axelsen's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Mohamed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mohamed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Axelsen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Axelsen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mohamed tries to land a knee to the head but Axelsen blocks with his arms.
Axelsen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mohamed misses with a knee strike.
Mohamed tries to land a knee to the head but Axelsen blocks with his arms.
Axelsen wants to get back to striking at distance but Mohamed won't allow it.
Mohamed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mohamed misses with a knee strike.
Axelsen working hard to break the clinch.
Axelsen working hard to break the clinch.
Mohamed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mohamed with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Axelsen breaks the clinch.
Axelsen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Axelsen circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Mohamed is rocked!
Mohamed moves in looking to clinch but Axelsen pushes him off.
Axelsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Mohamed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Axelsen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Axelsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abd El Kader Mohamed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mohamed tries to clinch but Axelsen moves out of range.
Mohamed is looking to clinch.
Axelsen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Axelsen with a jab.
Oh Mohamed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Axelsen throws a lazy right hand but Mohamed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mohamed seems to have got his legs back now.
Mohamed closes the distance looking to clinch
and Axelsen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mohamed tries to clinch up.
Axelsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Axelsen misses with a hook. Mohamed ducked under it nicely.
Axelsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Axelsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mohamed moves away.
Mohamed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mohamed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Axelsen.
A telegraphed right hand from Axelsen misses the target.
Axelsen misses with an uppercut.
Axelsen looks to land a combination but Mohamed avoids it well.
Mohamed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Mohamed tries to clinch up.
Axelsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Axelsen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Axelsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Mohamed fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Axelsen, pushing him back against the cage.
Mohamed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A frustrated look appears on Axelsen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Axelsen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mohamed prevents Axelsen from breaking the clinch.
Mohamed misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Axelsen.
Axelsen is trying to force a seperation but Mohamed has the dominant position.
Axelsen can't break the clinch.
Mohamed working Axelsen over with knees to the body.
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!
Axelsen is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Axelsen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mohamed keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Axelsen's efforts to push away.
Axelsen tries to break free but Mohamed pushes him back against the cage.
Mohamed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Axelsen takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abd El Kader Mohamed dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mohamed moves out of range of the strikes.
Axelsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Axelsen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mohamed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mohamed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #KD2#
Axelsen drops Mohamed with a beautiful combination! Mohamed stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Axelsen is looking for the KO!
Axelsen throws the left hand but Mohamed avoids the punch easily.
Axelsen lands a hook that stumbles Mohamed back into the cage. Axelsen follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Mohamed to the canvas! Axelsen pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Mohamed has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Loke Axelsen!
A victorious Loke Axelsen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R2
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
Banik throws a poor cross that misses
and Banik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Banik misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Banik throws an off balance right hand
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Banik throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Banik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banik misses with a body shot
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Axelsen avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice side step and Axelsen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Banik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Axelsen. #T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Axelsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banik with a poor takedown
and Axelsen counters with a one-two to the body.
Banik misses with an uppercut. Axelsen saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Axelsen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Banik closes the distance but Axelsen moves to the side
and Axelsen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Banik with a poor takedown
and Axelsen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Branko Banik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banik swings away with a body shot that misses
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Banik tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Axelsen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Banik is breathing heavily.#T2#
Banik misses with a hook
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banik throws a combination that misses
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banik throws a right hand that misses
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Banik gets a clinch. #BC2#
Axelsen manages to break the clinch.
Banik throws a predictable looking body shot
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Loke Axelsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Axelsen. No joy for Banik on that attempt.
Banik swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Banik moves to clinch but Axelsen breaks away
and Axelsen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Banik throws a predictable looking body shot
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banik swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Banik throws a lazy uppercut
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Banik misses with a jab to the body
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Banik throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Banik throws a sloppy body shot
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Axelsen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Banik misses with an uppercut
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Axelsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banik.
Despite the aggression on Axelsen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Banik misses with a hook
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Banik looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banik throws a poor cross that misses
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axelsen.
Banik misses with a hook
and Banik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Banik swings widly with a right hand
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banik swings widly with a right hand
and Axelsen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Banik misses with a body shot
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banik misses with a right hand
and Axelsen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Banik thinking.
Banik swings away with a body shot that misses
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Loke Axelsen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Banik has his takedown stuffed
and Axelsen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Banik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Banik misses with a jab to the body
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Axelsen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Banik moves to clinch but Axelsen breaks away
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsen moves out of range as Banik strikes.
Axelsen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Banik tries for a takedown but Axelsen circles away easily
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Banik throws a poor cross that misses
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banik throws a sloppy body shot
and Axelsen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Banik misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Axelsen counters with a crisp one two that drops Banik! Axelsen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Banik to his feet! Banik is in big trouble!#ROC2#Banik is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banik misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a big right hand! Oh Banik is in trouble here! Axelsen follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loke Axelsen!
Loke Axelsen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R1
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
Pallaton fails with the takedown
and Pallaton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pallaton shoots in for a double leg but Axelsen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Axelsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Pallaton forces Axelsen back against the cage and clinches.
Pallaton keeps control of Axelsen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pallaton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pallaton tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patamon Pallaton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pallaton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen can't break the clinch. #TD#
Pallaton jumps guard and drags Axelsen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Axelsen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pallaton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Axelsen has managed to get both his arms back between Pallaton's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Pallaton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Axelsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Axelsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Axelsen wants to control from the top but Pallaton keeps moving.
Axelsen controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1##SUB#
Pallaton is looking to cinch up a triangle. Axelsen throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Pallaton's body to avoid the submission. Pallaton has instead reached around Axelsen's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Pallaton arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Patamon Pallaton!
Our winner, Patamon Pallaton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2022

#R1#
Axelsen lands with a hook. Buckley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Buckley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Axelsen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Axelsen jabs Buckley to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Axelsen tries to keep at a distance but Buckley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Axelsen is trying to force a seperation but Buckley has the dominant position.
Axelsen has had enough of the clinch but Buckley keeps him there for the moment.
Axelsen has had enough of the clinch but Buckley keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Buckley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Axelsen cracks Buckley with a good jab.
Buckley walks into a left hand.
Axelsen looks to land a combination. Buckley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body kick from Buckley.
Buckley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Axelsen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Buckley is looking to clinch.
Axelsen lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Buckley.
A little feinted left hand from Axelsen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Buckley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Axelsen sprawls well. Axelsen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buckley gets slowly back to his feet.
Loke Axelsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Buckley.
Axelsen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Axelsen wants it to stay on the feet.
Buckley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Axelsen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Buckley on the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Axelsen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Axelsen.
Buckley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Buckley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Axelsen.
Buckley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Buckley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Buckley looks winded!
Buckley gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axelsen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Axelsen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice uppercut lands for Axelsen. That snapped Buckley's head back. #ROC#Buckley is rocked!
Axelsen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Axelsen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Buckley momentarily.
Buckley is still on wobbly legs! Can Axelsen finish him?
Good shot there by Axelsen.
Axelsen drops Buckley with a huge uppercut! Buckley drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Axelsen is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loke Axelsen!
The defeated John Buckley had this to say: 'Is what it is. Back to work.'.

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