PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clint Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Lamb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartwright's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Total Domination. The crowd seem to be enjoying Lamb's choice of entrance music: Tea for the Tillerman. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Cartwright
vs
Lamb

170 cm
27
141 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

175 cm
27
160 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight 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 Hilo, Clint Cartwright!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Lamb!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cartwright moves into the clinch.
Cartwright has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lamb avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cartwright wants to take the fight to the mat but Lamb manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lamb tries a body shot but Cartwright blocks it.
Lamb pushes Cartwright back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cartwright taking a breather.
Cartwright is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clint Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Lamb on the inside.
Lamb lands a nice uppercut.
Lamb wants to get back to striking at distance but Cartwright won't allow it.

Cartwright jumps guard and drags Lamb to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lamb controls the pace.
Lamb stands and throws Cartwright's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cartwright throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright regains half guard.
Lamb is trying to control. Cartwright wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lamb controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lamb is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cartwright has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lamb is trying to control. Cartwright wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lamb is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cartwright trying to control from the bottom.
Cartwright flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Cartwright tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lamb trying to control the action but Cartwright is working from the bottom.

Cartwright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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.

Cartwright has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lamb escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lamb!
Cartwright tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Cartwright's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cartwright is not content to let Lamb control the position.
Cartwright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartwright is not content to let Lamb control the position.
Cartwright can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lamb connects with a decent elbow.
Lamb looks up at the clock and then as Cartwright takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lamb smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cartwright can't do much from the bottom here.
Lamb wants to control but Cartwright is keeping him busy.
Cartwright tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lamb presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Cartwright is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cartwright is looking to get to half guard.
Lamb trying to control but Cartwright is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is desperately trying to improve his position but Lamb has a good base and remains in mount.
Lamb controlling his opponent.
Cartwright taking shots to the head.
Lamb with good strikes from the mount here!
Lamb trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lamb prevents Cartwright from getting the reversal.
Lamb controlling the pace for now.
Cartwright throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lamb takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cartwright really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lamb tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Lamb dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lamb catches Cartwright with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cartwright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lamb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cartwright tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lamb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cartwright somewhat.
Lamb uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamb connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cartwright momentarily.
Cartwright slips under a jab.
Cartwright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lamb.
Cartwright takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lamb circles away.
Lamb throws out a counter right but Cartwright avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clint Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Cartwright instigates a clinch.
A short left from Lamb.
Lamb lands a nice uppercut.
Lamb can't break the clinch.
Lamb misses with a punch on the inside.

Cartwright manages to pull guard.
Lamb makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Cartwright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lamb defends well.
Lamb lands a couple of digs.

Cartwright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lamb trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lamb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Cartwright can't keep his opponent in guard - Lamb advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lamb content to control rather than advance.
Lamb is trying to control. Cartwright wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lamb is taking a breather. Cartwright 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.

Cartwright actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lamb lands a nice short elbow.
Lamb winds up and cracks Cartwright with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamb is keen to just control but Cartwright is a slippery customer.
Cartwright has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lamb is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cartwright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lamb seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cartwright tries to roll over but Lamb keeps him under control.
Lamb slows the pace down in half guard.
Nice strikes from Lamb there.

Cartwright actively working from the bottom here.
Cartwright is not content to let Lamb control the position.

Cartwright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright wants to control but Lamb is keeping busy.
Lamb takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lamb has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Globo Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lamb trying to control from half guard but Cartwright is working away.
Lamb lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lamb is looking to advance position but Cartwright won't allow it.
Cartwright is looking to improve his position.
Lamb working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Cartwright looking for submissions off his back.
Darren Lamb has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cartwright is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Lamb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cartwright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lamb stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lamb wants it to stay on the feet.
Cartwright takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lamb throws a shot to the body.
Donk. Lamb catches Cartwright right on the button with a cross.
Lamb fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cartwright on the side of the head.
Lamb catches Cartwright with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lamb tries to bum rush Cartwright with a series of wild strikes but Cartwright uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lamb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cartwright.
A lazy left from Lamb finds it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Lamb.
Lamb just misses with a punch to the body.
Cartwright appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
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!
Lamb darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cartwright wants to clinch up but Lamb keeps it at a distance.
Cartwright shoots in and drives through. Lamb sprawls well.
Cartwright is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lamb fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lamb bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lamb trying to control the position but Cartwright is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamb working away.

Lamb is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cartwright has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lamb cracks Cartwright with a big elbow.
Lamb slows the pace down.
Cartwright is trying to get back to half guard.
Cartwright is working hard here to advance position.
Lamb taking a breather here.
Cartwright is not content to let Lamb control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamb remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Cartwright is not content to let Lamb control the position.
Cartwright is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lamb's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cartwright is refusing to be controlled, as Lamb sits in half guard.
Lamb is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cartwright tries to roll over but Lamb keeps him under control.
Lamb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamb lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Cartwright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lamb pulls his head out easily.

Cartwright looking for submissions off his back.

Cartwright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lamb pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lamb slips a nice elbow through Cartwright's hands, connecting with Cartwright's forehead.
Cartwright is in trouble now - Lamb has advanced to mount!
Lamb unloading with bombs!
Lamb trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lamb wants to control but Cartwright is keeping him busy.
Lamb lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Cartwright is defending against the submission attempts here by Lamb.

Cartwright looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Cartwright looking for submissions off his back.
Lamb is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Lamb really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Cartwright takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lamb swats away the attempt to clinch by Cartwright.
Lamb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cartwright changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lamb tries to avoid it but Cartwright manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lamb to the ground. Lamb escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lamb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Lamb looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cartwright!
Lamb lands a few punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamb advances to full mount.
A nice elbow there by Lamb.
Lamb content just to control the position here.
Cartwright throwing hammer fists to the chest of Lamb. What's that going to do exactly?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamb can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cartwright is looking to escape.
Lamb connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lamb looking to control but Cartwright is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cartwright tries to reverse the position but Lamb maintains control.
Lamb sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lamb looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lamb landing strikes from the mount.
Lamb postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cartwright looks a forlorn figure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamb avoids the attempt from Cartwright to control.
Cartwright is in a horrible position here. Lamb smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Lamb.
Lamb wants to control the pace but Cartwright is squirming around nicely.
Cartwright is looking to improve his position but Lamb isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lamb cracks Cartwright with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Cartwright is rocked!
Lamb unloading with bombs!
Oh Cartwright is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lamb lands a big elbow.
Cartwright can't escape the position.
Lamb in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lamb content just to control the position here.
Lamb's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamb postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Cartwright bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Lamb and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Lamb!
Darren Lamb is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Darren Lamb 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.