PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Natural Born Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brody Kavanagh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Born Killer
vs
Kavanagh

176 cm
24
143 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

174 cm
25
158 lbs
11 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Conviction
Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Natural Born Killer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brody Kavanagh!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Kavanagh misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kavanagh misses with a body shot.
Killer throws a hook but Kavanagh blocks it.
Killer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kavanagh at a distance.
Killer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kavanagh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kavanagh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Killer throws a low kick but Kavanagh moves out of range easily.
Killer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kavanagh.
Killer ducks under a wild hook from Kavanagh.
Killer misses the jab.
Killer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Killer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

Killer closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Killer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Killer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Killer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Killer fails to land.
Killer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Killer misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Killer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kavanagh avoids it.
Killer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Killer has a couple of punches blocked by Kavanagh.
Killer throws a head punch that misses.
Killer throws a punch but it's blocked by Kavanagh.
Kavanagh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kavanagh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kavanagh blocks an uppercut.
Killer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kavanagh backwards.
Kavanagh avoiding damage as Killer throws knees to the body.
Killer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Killer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kavanagh avoiding damage as Killer throws knees to the body.
Killer tries to land knees in the clinch but Kavanagh avoids the damage to the body.
Killer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kavanagh backwards.
Killer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kavanagh avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kavanaghs head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Killer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Killer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Killer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Killer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Killer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kavanagh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kavanagh lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Kavanagh has Killer pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kavanagh pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Killer tumbling to the mat - Kavanagh dives into Killer's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Killer holds on and takes a little breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kavanagh controls from within his opponent's guard.
Killer keeping full guard, as Kavanagh tries to pass.
Kavanagh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kavanagh trying to control but Killer is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kavanagh sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Killer's guard.
Killer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Killer wants to control but Kavanagh is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Killer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kavanagh.
Killer wants to get back to full guard.
Kavanagh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Killer manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kavanagh keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kavanagh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Killer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Natural Born Killer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kavanagh throws a body punch but Killer moves out of range.
Killer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kavanagh.
Kavanagh misses with a right hand
and Killer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Killer slips a jab from Kavanagh.
Kavanagh looks to score with a jab to the body but Killer is just out of range.
Killer misses with a body shot.
Kavanagh lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Killer misses the jab.
Kavanagh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kavanagh swings for the body but Killer moves out of range.
Killer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kavanagh.
Kavanagh takes a swing at Killer's ribcage but misses.
Kavanagh looks to score with a jab to the body but Killer is just out of range.

Killer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kavanagh, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kavanagh is defending well for now.
Kavanagh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Kavanagh.
Killer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kavanagh is defending well for now.
Killer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kavanagh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kavanagh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Killer.
Killer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Killer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Natural Born Killer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Killer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kavanagh avoiding damage as Killer throws knees to the body.
Killer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kavanagh lands an uppercut.
Kavanagh avoiding damage as Killer throws knees to the body.
Killer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kavanagh avoids it.
Killer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kavanagh tries to pull guard but Killer won't allow it.
Killer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kavanagh backwards.
Killer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kavanagh.
Kavanagh blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kavanagh takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killer tries to land knees in the clinch but Kavanagh avoids the damage to the body.
Killer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kavanagh gets through Killer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kavanagh pushes Killer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Killer lands a nice knee to the body.
Killer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kavanagh.
Kavanagh goes for a takedown attempt but Killer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kavanagh takes a swing at Killer's ribcage but misses.
Killer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kavanagh was well out of range. Poor timing from Killer.
Kavanagh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kavanagh lands with a nice body punch.
Kavanagh loads up on a big right hand but Killer slips the punch.
Killer misses with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kavanagh.
Killer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Natural Born Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brody Kavanagh.
Kavanagh cracks a nice hook into Killer's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kavanagh loads up on a big right hand but Killer slips the punch.
Kavanagh throws a hook but Killer blocks it.
Brody Kavanagh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Killer loads up on a big right hand but Kavanagh slips the punch.
A big right from Killer misses.
Killer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Killer throws an overhand right that lands on Kavanagh's shoulder, as Kavanagh tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kavanagh! But no joy.
Killer takes a swing at Kavanagh's ribcage but misses.
Killer stuns Kavanagh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kavanagh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kavanagh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Killer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Killer wants it to stay on the feet.
Kavanagh lands a body shot.
Killer tries to clinch but Kavanagh is having none of it.
Killer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kavanagh lands a nice looking body shot.
Killer tests Kavanagh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kavanagh moves away from the strike by Killer.
Kavanagh slips a jab and a cross from Killer.
Kavanagh looks to throw the jab but Killer is out of range.
Kavanagh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Killer.
Killer connects with a jab.
Kavanagh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Killer misses with a looping left.
Kavanagh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Killer as he jumps to the side.
Killer misses with a lunging right hand
and Kavanagh counters with a body kick that stops Killer in his tracks momentarily.
Kavanagh lands a nice shot that snaps Killer's head back.
Kavanagh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kavanagh looks for a takedown but Killer sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killer works Kavanagh's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Killer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Natural Born Killer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Killer misses with an uppercut.
Kavanagh throws the left hand but Killer avoids the punch easily.
Kavanagh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kavanagh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kavanagh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Killer lands a jab to Kavanagh's midsection.
Killer moves out of range of the body kick.
Kavanagh keeps the fight on the outside.
Killer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kavanagh connects with a body shot that sends Killer's belly button to the back.
Killer slips under a jab from Kavanagh.
Brody Kavanagh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kavanagh lands with a shot to the body.
Killer misses with a hook. Kavanagh ducked under it nicely.
Kavanagh lands a jab to Killer's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kavanagh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Killer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kavanagh manages to avoid it.
Kavanagh lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Killer catches Kavanagh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kavanagh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kavanagh there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kavanagh tries to land a leg kick but Killer saw it coming and moves away.
A lazy body kick from Kavanagh
and Killer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Killer misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Kavanagh.
Killer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kavanagh.
Kavanagh moves away from the strike by Killer.
Killer connects with a body shot.
Killer moves in looking to clinch but Kavanagh pushes him off.
Killer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kavanagh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kavanagh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kavanagh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Killer's calf.
Killer moves out of range of the strikes.
Killer lands with a cross.
Kavanagh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Killer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Killer.
Kavanagh misses with a low kick.
Kavanagh lands a front kick.
Natural Born Killer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killer misses with a hook.
Killer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kavanagh shoots in but Killer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kavanagh misses with a hook.
Killer throws an overhand right that lands on Kavanagh's shoulder, as Kavanagh tries to avoid the shot.
Kavanagh punishes Killer's body with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Kavanagh misses.
Kavanagh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Killer misses with a straight left.
Killer misses with a low kick.
Kavanagh shoots in but no luck this time.
Kavanagh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Killer.
Kavanagh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Killer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Killer clobbers Kavanagh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Killer avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Killer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kavanagh shoots in and drives through. Killer sprawls well.
Natural Born Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brody Kavanagh.
Killer scores with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer stuns Kavanagh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kavanagh missing with a left hand there. Killer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Killer throws a lazy right hand but Kavanagh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Killer throws a hook to the side of Kavanagh's head but Kavanagh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Killer throws an overhand right that lands on Kavanagh's shoulder, as Kavanagh tries to avoid the shot.
Kavanagh throws a hook but Killer blocks it.
A slow jab from Kavanagh misses its intended target.
Killer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circling - Kavanagh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Killer takes a swing at Kavanagh's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Kavanagh misses.
Killer throws out a loose jab but Kavanagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kavanagh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Killer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kavanagh.
Kavanagh misses with an uppercut
and Killer counters with a stiff right hand.
Killer misses the shot to the body.
Kavanagh throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kavanagh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kavanagh misses with a wild body shot.
Kavanagh throws a low kick but Killer avoids it.
Killer blocks a jab.
Kavanagh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kavanagh moves forwards but Killer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kavanagh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kavanagh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Killer.
Kavanagh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Killer avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Killer misses the target.
Kavanagh scoring well with a low kick there.
Killer misses with a lunging right hand
and Kavanagh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Killer. Kavanagh does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kavanagh. Killer does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Kavanagh.
Kavanagh tries a quick counter leg kick but Killer is wise to it.
Killer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kavanagh throws out a leg kick but Killer moves out of range and Kavanagh only half commits.
Killer takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Brody Kavanagh just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kavanagh throws a leg kick
and Killer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Killer misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Kavanagh.
The fighters circling - Killer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kavanagh unleashes a big counter combination but Killer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Killer lands a really nice looking cross but Kavanagh seems unphased.
Kavanagh misses with a hook to the body
and Killer counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Kavanagh shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Killer's guard.
Kavanagh sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kavanagh passes Killer's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Killer has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kavanagh is on him like a limpet, forcing Killer back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kavanagh.
Killer lands a good knee to the midsection. Kavanagh won't want to take too many of those.
Kavanagh blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kavanagh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Killer.
Killer misses with a punch on the inside.
Killer misses with some punches.
Killer working aggressively here.
Kavanagh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Killer.
Killer misses with a punch on the inside.
Killer missing with knees to the body.
Killer throws a punch but it's blocked by Kavanagh.
Kavanagh lands with a left to the head.
Killer throws a punch but it's blocked by Kavanagh.
Killer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kavanagh avoiding damage as Killer throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kavanagh avoiding damage as Killer throws knees to the body.
Killer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Killer.
Kavanagh struggles to land a body shot inside as Killer controls his hands.
Killer lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kavanagh prevents a body shot from Killer.
Killer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Killer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kavanagh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Killer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kavanagh pushes Killer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Killer misses with some punches.
Killer swings wildly with an uppercut but Kavanagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kavanagh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kavanagh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kavanagh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kavanagh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Killer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Killer prevents a body shot from Kavanagh.
Kavanagh blocking some punches.
Kavanagh misses with a punch on the inside.
Kavanagh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kavanagh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kavanagh blocks an uppercut.
Killer misses with a punch on the inside.
Killer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer trying to land knees to the body.
Killer blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Kavanagh.
Killer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Killer gets underhooks to prevent Kavanagh's takedown attempt.
Killer misses with some punches.
Killer lands a hook that snaps the head of Kavanagh backwards.
Killer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Killer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kavanagh blocks it with crossed arms.
A short uppercut from Killer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Kavanagh.
Killer throws a punch but it's blocked by Kavanagh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Natural Born Killer had his way with Brody Kavanagh in that round.
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!

Nice defenses there by Kavanagh.
A telegraphed right hand from Kavanagh misses the target.
It looked like Killer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kavanagh.
Kavanagh looks to land a right hand but Killer moved out of range.
Kavanagh throws a right hand that Killer ducks under and follows up with a left that Killer also avoids with ease.
Kavanagh swings widly with a right hand
and Kavanagh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Killer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Killer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donk. Killer catches Kavanagh right on the button with a cross.
Kavanagh throws a body shot but no joy.
Kavanagh throws the left hand but Killer avoids the punch easily.
Good shot there by Kavanagh.
Killer throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch but Kavanagh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Killer throws a body shot but no joy.
Killer looks to throw the jab but Kavanagh is out of range.
Kavanagh throws out a counter right but Killer avoids it with no problem.
Killer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Killer walks into a stiff left hand from Kavanagh.
Kavanagh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Killer sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Killer lands a nice shot to the body.
Kavanagh is looking to score with low kicks.
Kavanagh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Killer to score with a decent uppercut.
A big right from Killer misses.
Kavanagh looks to land a left hand but Killer moved out of range nicely.
Killer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kavanagh moves away from the strike by Killer.
A jab lands there for Kavanagh.
Kavanagh misses the shot to the body.
Killer misses the jab.
Kavanagh staying out of range there.
Kavanagh throws a sloppy body shot
and Killer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kavanagh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Killer throws a looping overhand right but Kavanagh ducks down to avoid it.
Killer looks to throw the jab but Kavanagh is out of range.
Kavanagh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Natural Born Killer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kavanagh throws a big shot that misses.
Kavanagh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kavanagh tests Killer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kavanagh misses with a leg kick.
Kavanagh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killer.
Kavanagh slips a straight right by Killer.
Killer lands the left hand.
Jab, jab by Killer - just one landing.

Kavanagh fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Killer to the ground. Kavanagh is now in Killer's guard.
Killer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Killer wants to get back to his feet but Kavanagh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kavanagh trying to control but Killer is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kavanagh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Killer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kavanagh looking to pass the guard.
Kavanagh trying to control the position from guard on top but Killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Killer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kavanagh! But no joy.
Killer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Killer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kavanagh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Killer counters with a straight right hand.
Killer tries to clinch up.
Killer misses with a hook.
Kavanagh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Kavanagh misses the target.
Killer lands a right hook to the body.
Killer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kavanagh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A leg kick checked by Killer.
Kavanagh shoots in looking for a takedown. Killer tries to sprawl out of it but Kavanagh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Killer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kavanagh stuns Killer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Killer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brody Kavanagh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kavanagh misses the jab.
Killer scores with a punch to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:46
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 50:46
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Natural Born Killer!
Natural Born Killer retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Natural Born Killer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.