PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Damien Redman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rene Turgeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Redman
vs
Turgeon

174 cm
19
159 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

165 cm
19
150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien Redman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rene Turgeon!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Redman rushes Turgeon and presses him up against the ropes.
Turgeon pushes off an throws an elbow but Redman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Turgeon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Redman avoids it.
Turgeon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Redman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Turgeon blocks an elbow strike from Redman.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Turgeon looking for a takedown.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Turgeon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Redman is defending well for now.
Our sources have told us that Redman has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
Redman avoiding damage as Turgeon throws knees to the body.
Turgeon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Turgeon tries a knee to the head but Redman blocks it.
Turgeon takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Redman looking to slow down the pace here.
Redman wants to stall.
Redman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turgeon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Redman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Damien Redman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rene Turgeon.
Turgeon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Redman.
Redman just leaning against Turgeon, taking a breather.
Turgeon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Redman avoids the elbow strike from Turgeon, against the ropes.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.
Redman taking a breather.
Redman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Turgeon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Redman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Redman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Redman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Turgeon's defenses.
Turgeon trying to land knees to the body.
Redman stalling the fight.
Turgeon blocks an elbow strike from Redman.
Turgeon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Redman.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Turgeon as Redman tries to tie him up.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Turgeon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Redman gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turgeon takes an elbow to the temple.
Turgeon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Redman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Turgeon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Redman is defending well for now.
Redman stalling against the ropes.
Turgeon tries a knee to the head but Redman blocks it.
Turgeon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Redman avoids it.
Redman looking to slow down the pace here.
Redman is stalling here.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Turgeon in his tracks for a moment.
Redman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Redman managing to block the knees to the body from Turgeon.
Redman trying to stall but Turgeon improves his position.
Turgeon throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turgeon blocks an elbow strike.
Turgeon wants a takedown but no success here.
Redman is struggling to control the position.
Redman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Turgeon in his tracks for a moment.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Redman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Turgeon is keeping busy.
Turgeon takes an elbow to the temple.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Turgeon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Turgeon has Redman pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Redman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Turgeon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Turgeon gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Redman regains guard.
Turgeon wants to control from the top but Redman keeps moving.
Redman wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turgeon wants to control from the top but Redman keeps moving.
Turgeon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Redman is keeping the position for now.
Turgeon is looking to advance position but Redman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redman controlling his opponent.
Turgeon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Redman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Redman tries to get out of the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Turgeon passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Turgeon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Turgeon tries to move to mount but Redman blocks the move with his legs.
Turgeon wants to control for a moment but Redman uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

Turgeon seems to be working for a kimura but Redman defends the submission attempt.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Redman is defending against the submission attempts here by Turgeon.
Redman wants to control but Turgeon is keeping busy.

Turgeon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Redman defends it well.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Redman won't allow Turgeon to pass to mount.

Turgeon is working for a kimura but Redman is defending it quite comfortably.
Redman is refusing to be controlled, as Turgeon sits in half guard.
Redman tries to get to full guard but Turgeon has control of the leg.

That's eight 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.
Redman has his hands clasped together around Turgeon's back. He's all about the action.

Turgeon seems to be looking for submissions.
Redman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Redman.
Redman keeping moving, preventing Turgeon from controlling successfully.
Turgeon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Redman is keeping the position for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Turgeon slips nicely into half guard.

Turgeon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Turgeon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Redman!
Turgeon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Redman is looking to escape.

Turgeon goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Redman turns into him and now he's in Turgeon's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Redman 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.

Redman tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Turgeon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Redman fails with an attempt to clinch.

Redman rushes Turgeon and presses him up against the ropes.
Redman avoids the elbow strike from Turgeon, against the ropes.
Redman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Turgeon tries to land knees in the clinch but Redman avoids the damage to the body.
Turgeon throws an elbow that misses.
Redman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Redman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Redman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Turgeon tries to land knees in the clinch but Redman avoids the damage to the body.
Turgeon blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turgeon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Redman.
Redman tries to stall but Turgeon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Redman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Turgeon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Damien Redman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Redman.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Redman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Turgeon's brow.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turgeon missing with knees to the body.
Redman trying to stall but Turgeon improves his position.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
Turgeon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Turgeon tries to land knees in the clinch but Redman avoids the damage to the body.
Redman trying to stall but Turgeon improves his position.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Turgeon takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Redman.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Redman stalling in the clinch.
Redman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Turgeon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Redman avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Redman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Turgeon's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turgeon missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman avoiding damage as Turgeon throws knees to the body.
Turgeon trying to land knees to the body.
Redman is pushing Turgeon up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Turgeon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Redman after a bit of a struggle.
Redman looking to slow down the pace here.
Redman slowing the pace effectively.
Turgeon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Redman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Redman avoiding damage as Turgeon throws knees to the body.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Turgeon shrugs off.
Redman'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.
Turgeon missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Redman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Turgeon tries for a takedown but Redman manages to get underhooks.
Damien Redman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rene Turgeon.
Turgeon misses with a knee to the head.
Turgeon takes an elbow to the temple.
Turgeon tries to land knees in the clinch but Redman avoids the damage to the body.
Turgeon tries to land knees in the clinch but Redman avoids the damage to the body.
Redman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turgeon can do to turn this around?
Redman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Turgeon blocks an elbow strike.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Turgeon blocks the elbow strike.
Redman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Turgeon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Turgeon dodges an elbow strike from Redman.
Redman managing to block the knees to the body from Turgeon.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Turgeon in his tracks for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Turgeon takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Turgeon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Redman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Turgeon wants to take the fight to the mat but Redman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Turgeon is breathing heavily.
Turgeon tries to land knees in the clinch but Redman avoids the damage to the body.
Redman has Turgeon pushed against the ropes.
Redman avoiding damage as Turgeon throws knees to the body.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.
Turgeon has Redman pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Redman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Redman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Turgeon takes an elbow to the temple.
Redman lands an elbow just above Turgeon 's eye.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Turgeon shrugs off.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Turgeon shrugs off.
Turgeon blocks the elbow strike.
Turgeon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
Turgeon misses with a knee strike.
Turgeon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Turgeon tries to land knees in the clinch but Redman avoids the damage to the body.
Redman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Redman managing to block the knees to the body from Turgeon.
Redman avoids a wild elbow strike from Turgeon.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
Turgeon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Redman is defending well for now.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Redman.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Turgeon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Redman is defending well for now.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Turgeon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Redman is trying to maintain a safe position but Turgeon gets an underhook and turns Redman into the ropes.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Redman avoiding damage as Turgeon throws knees to the body.
Redman managing to block the knees to the body from Turgeon.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Turgeon missing with knees to the body.
Turgeon missing with knees to the body.
Redman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Redman lands an elbow just above Turgeon 's eye.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses.
Redman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Turgeon shrugs off.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Turgeon takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.

Turgeon is rocked!
Turgeon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Redman is defending well for now.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Turgeon in his tracks for a moment.
Turgeon is still on wobbly legs! Can Redman finish him?

It looks like Rene Turgeon has been cut.
Turgeon avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.
Redman has Turgeon pressed against the ropes.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Turgeon tries to land knees in the clinch but Redman avoids the damage to the body.
Turgeon seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Turgeon tries to land knees in the clinch but Redman avoids the damage to the body.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Turgeon tries to land knees in the clinch but Redman avoids the damage to the body.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Redman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Turgeon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Redman stalling in the clinch.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Redman managing to block the knees to the body from Turgeon.
Redman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Redman avoids the elbow strike from Turgeon, against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Redman.
Redman blocks an elbow strike.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Turgeon shrugs off.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Turgeon blocks an elbow strike from Redman.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Redman managing to block the knees to the body from Turgeon.
Turgeon misses with a knee strike.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Turgeon blocks an elbow strike from Redman.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
Turgeon avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Turgeon is trying to drag Redman to the mat but Redman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Redman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Redman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rene Turgeon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Turgeon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Redman to score with a decent uppercut.

Redman rushes Turgeon and presses him up against the ropes.
Turgeon tries to land knees in the clinch but Redman avoids the damage to the body.
Turgeon tries to land knees in the clinch but Redman avoids the damage to the body.
Turgeon trying to land knees to the body.
Redman avoiding damage as Turgeon throws knees to the body.
Redman stalling against the ropes.
Turgeon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Turgeon tries to land knees in the clinch but Redman avoids the damage to the body.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Redman managing to block the knees to the body from Turgeon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Turgeon throws an elbow but it misses.
Turgeon misses with an elbow strike.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Turgeon in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Redman managing to block the knees to the body from Turgeon.
Turgeon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turgeon is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Turgeon takes an elbow to the temple.
Redman lands an elbow just above Turgeon 's eye.
Turgeon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Turgeon misses with an elbow strike.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Turgeon blocks an elbow strike from Redman.
Turgeon dodges an elbow strike from Redman.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Turgeon in his tracks for a moment.
Turgeon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Redman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Redman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.
Turgeon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Redman.
Nice elbow from Redman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Turgeon blocks an elbow strike from Redman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman prevents the takedown attempt.
Damien Redman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rene Turgeon.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Redman blocks an elbow strike from Turgeon.
Turgeon trying to land knees to the body.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses.
Turgeon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Redman managing to block the knees to the body from Turgeon.
Turgeon tries to land knees in the clinch but Redman avoids the damage to the body.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Redman lands an elbow just above Turgeon 's eye.
Redman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Redman managing to block the knees to the body from Turgeon.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Turgeon in his tracks for a moment.
Turgeon trying to land knees to the body.
Redman lands an elbow just above Turgeon 's eye.
Turgeon trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turgeon takes an elbow to the temple.
Turgeon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Redman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Turgeon.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Turgeon takes an elbow to the temple.
Turgeon being controlled against the ropes.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Turgeon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Redman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Redman avoiding damage as Turgeon throws knees to the body.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Turgeon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Turgeon takes an elbow to the temple.
Turgeon blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Turgeon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Redman's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turgeon tries to land knees in the clinch but Redman avoids the damage to the body.
Redman taking a breather.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Turgeon shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Redman.
Turgeon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Turgeon dodges an elbow strike from Redman.
Turgeon tries to land knees in the clinch but Redman avoids the damage to the body.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Turgeon shrugs off.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.
Turgeon missing with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Redman.
Redman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Turgeon's defenses.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
Turgeon takes an elbow to the temple.
Redman blocks an elbow strike from Turgeon.
Turgeon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Turgeon avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.
Turgeon wants a takedown but no success here.
Redman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Redman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Redman seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Turgeon tries a knee to the head but Redman blocks it.
Turgeon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Redman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Redman lands a nice elbow.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Redman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Turgeon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Redman.
Nice elbow from Redman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Turgeon in his tracks for a moment.
Redman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Turgeon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Redman.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Turgeon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Redman is defending well.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Turgeon in his tracks for a moment.
Turgeon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Redman is defending well for now.
Nice elbow from Redman.
Turgeon blocks an elbow strike from Redman.
Redman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Redman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Turgeon looking to throw knees to the head but Redman is blocking nicely.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Turgeon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Redman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Turgeon misses with a knee strike.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Redman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Redman.
Redman lands an elbow just above Turgeon 's eye.
Turgeon can't get the takedown.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Turgeon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Redman after a bit of a struggle.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Turgeon has picked Redman up - he's going for a ride! Turgeon dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turgeon trying to control the action but Redman is working from the bottom.
Turgeon stalling.
Turgeon passes to side control.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Turgeon trying to control the position but Redman is working away.
Turgeon tries to advance position but instead Redman slips a leg back in to half guard.
Turgeon is trying to control. Redman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Redman clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rene Turgeon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Redman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Redman doesn't manage to clinch there - Turgeon circles away.
Redman is looking to clinch but Turgeon is avoiding it.
Redman darts in trying to clinch

and Turgeon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Redman's guard.

Turgeon 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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Turgeon wants to control from the top but Redman keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turgeon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turgeon wants to control from the top but Redman keeps moving.
Turgeon won't allow Redman to sweep him here.

Turgeon 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Redman pushes Turgeon up against the ropes in a clinch.
Redman managing to block the knees to the body from Turgeon.
Redman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Turgeon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Redman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Turgeon has Redman pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Turgeon pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Redman tumbling to the mat - Turgeon dives into Redman's guard.
Redman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Turgeon trying to control but Redman is working from the bottom.
Turgeon is looking to pass into half guard but Redman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Redman is in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Turgeon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Redman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Redman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Redman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Turgeon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turgeon trying to keep a closed guard but Redman is proving a slippery customer.
Turgeon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

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.
Redman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Redman won't allow Turgeon to sweep him here.

Turgeon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Redman preventing the sweep.
Redman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Redman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turgeon. Turgeon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circling - Redman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turgeon keeps the fight on the outside.

Redman moves into range and clinches up with Turgeon.
Redman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Turgeon takes an elbow to the temple.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Redman managing to block the knees to the body from Turgeon.
Redman trying to control the position but instead, Turgeon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Redman into the ropes.
Redman is trying to stall.
Redman can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Redman.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Turgeon blocks the elbow strike.
Turgeon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Redman is defending well for now.
Turgeon trying to land knees to the body.
Turgeon avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Turgeon is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Redman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses.
Redman lands a nice elbow.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Redman.
Redman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Redman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Turgeon's brow.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Turgeon shrugs off.
Turgeon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Turgeon takes an elbow to the temple.
Turgeon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Redman.
Turgeon trying to land knees to the body.
Redman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Turgeon's defenses.
Redman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Turgeon missing with knees to the body.
Turgeon tries a knee to the head but Redman blocks it.
Redman stalling in the clinch but Turgeon improves position.
Redman wants to stall.
Turgeon avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Redman avoiding damage as Turgeon throws knees to the body.
Redman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Turgeon blocks the elbow strike.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Turgeon in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Turgeon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Redman's brow.
Turgeon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redman prevents it.
Redman lands an elbow just above Turgeon 's eye.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Redman avoiding damage as Turgeon throws knees to the body.
Redman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Turgeon shrugs off.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Turgeon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Redman.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Turgeon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Turgeon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Redman is defending well for now.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Turgeon blocks an elbow strike.
Turgeon tries to land knees in the clinch but Redman avoids the damage to the body.
Turgeon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Damien Redman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rene Turgeon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Turgeon in his tracks for a moment.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Redman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turgeon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Redman is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Redman had his way with Rene Turgeon in that round.
The cut man is working on Rene Turgeon's cut.
That's time! Redman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Redman tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Turgeon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Redman moves out of range of the body kick from Turgeon.
Redman wants to clinch.
Redman tries to close the distance and clinch but Turgeon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Redman wants to clinch up but Turgeon keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman tries to clinch up.

Redman closes the distance and pushes Turgeon back into the ropes.
Redman trying to stall but Turgeon improves his position.
Turgeon tries to land knees in the clinch but Redman avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Redman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Turgeon's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Turgeon misses with a knee to the head.
Turgeon missing with knees to the body.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Redman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Turgeon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Redman avoids it.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Turgeon throws an elbow but misses.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.
Turgeon avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the ropes.
Turgeon trying to land knees to the body.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Turgeon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Redman is defending well for now.
Turgeon misses with an elbow strike.
Redman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Turgeon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Redman.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Redman gets underhooks to prevent Turgeon's takedown attempt.

Turgeon lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Turgeon is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Redman wants to improve his position but Turgeon is controlling well.
Turgeon is keen to just control but Redman is a slippery customer.
Turgeon works his way into full mount!

Turgeon has control of Redman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Redman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Turgeon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Turgeon is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Redman can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Turgeon controlling the position easily from mount.

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.

Turgeon is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Redman has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Redman!
Redman sitting in guard here, content to control.

Turgeon is looking to cinch up a triangle. Redman throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Turgeon's body to avoid the submission. Turgeon has instead reached around Redman's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Turgeon arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rene Turgeon! Rene Turgeon retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Rene Turgeon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.