Hmmm . . . I have read the last four posts. There are logical inconsistencies in the attack and effect vs. defense and effect of the characters actions. You may want someone else in addition to Rilla to look it over. I cannot see how someone leaping in the air in a defensive move has the leverage to cleave through someone, much less throwing the other weapon, which alters the physical positioning of Zande’s  downward strike. Regardless of how fast someone may be, to jump in the air, swing down at someone with an axe, diving below them. then suddenly throwing another weapon as they sail over them and still strike with enough force while in the air to cleave through someone . . . I’d have invalidated the entire set of posts. 

But that’s me, if someone else  [@Melonhead], [@Tasuke], [@DJAtomika] or [@LeeRoy] says that the entire set of actions makes logical sense then go with it. [@Rilla] will award the win regardless.