Round 1 Medina connects with a strong right hook. The fighters circle each other. "Late Bloomer" is staggered by a jab to the chin. "Late Bloomer" connects with a jab cross combination. Gabe is staggered by a jab to the chin. Gabe locks around the waist of Medina. He sneaks his foot behind Ryans and trips him to the floor, taking side control.Round 1 comes to a close.
Round 2 Ryan catches a leg kick from Carter, and puts him on the mat. Gabe Carter begins to posture on his side. Medina lands a couple of outside hooks and Gabe Carter returns to the guard. Ryan takes a risk going for a leglock from being caught in Gabe Carters guard. It doesn't pay off as "Late Bloomer" makes his way to standing. Gabe throws a cross that easily dodged by Medina. Gabe circles Ryan Medina, landing jabs and crosses at will. Gabe Carter attempts a takedown, but cannot finish it. Ryan takes advantage of the moment taking side control. Ryan drops some hammer fists on Gabe Carter. Medina drops some hammer fists on "Late Bloomer". The round comes to an end.
Round 3 A trip to the ground allows Ryan to move into the guard of Gabe Carter. Medina drops some good punches while being caught in the guard. Gabe backs out of the guard after some unsuccessful motions and both fighters are standing. Both fighters trade glancing shots continuing to find their respective range. The fighters circle each other. Gabe Carter is brought to his back by a well executed takedown from Ryan Medina. Ryan Medina now has side control. Medina lands a few stiff elbows from side control. Carter takes a few knees to the body while under Ryans side control. The bell signals the end of round 3.
Round 4 Gabe Carter connects with jab cross combination. Ryan stuffs a takedown but is backed into a corner and must slide into guard to avoid being picked up. A deep cut is open up over the eye of Medina from strikes in the guard. The ref stops the fight so the doctor can look at it. The doctor says he can continue. A kimura attempt from Ryan Medina is countered by a punch from Gabe, who then transitions to half guard. Medina holds the head of Gabe close to avoid shots. Gabe slams shots to his opponents ribs and throws hard elbows to the thighs. Ryan defends short shots well by turning his head. "Late Bloomer" attempts to get a leg free to pass but Ryan has it locked down too well. Ryan holds the head of Gabe close to avoid shots. Gabe slams shots to his opponents ribs and throws hard elbows to the thighs. The ref stops the fight as the round comes to an end.
Round 5 Ryan throws a push kick. Gabe Carter shucks it and strikes with a overhand that crashes into Ryans nose.
"Late Bloomer" throws a few jabs at Ryan Medina that miss the mark. "Late Bloomer" executes a single leg giving him the back of Medina. Gabe peppers Medina with several shots to the face. Ryan Medina starts to wiggle out of back control, Gabe lets him escape putting them both on their feet. A wild hook from Medina is ducked by Carter who lands a cross-hook to the body before backing away. Both fighters move in to strike but miss their marks. As they jockey for position in the clinch Carter wins the momentum battle and falls into side control on top of Ryan. Round 5 is finished.
