Haven't touched Xrd yet, but standard rules of engagement against Axl still applies, yes? Axl whiffs, you move in closer to a better position.
Assuming Axl hasn't put you in a checkmate. You block the low chain, you just immeadately start running forward. He can't do a low chain again, so he either whiffs a chain over your head, manually cancels the stance, or Roman Cancels. All cases progress you towards a more winable state, you either gain ground, or he loses meter, or both. If he whiffs a mid or high chain, then you're probably in his face by now.