Result:

Fight #1: Murilo “Ninja” Rua vs. Benji Radach

First Round: Gloves touch. They circle for a bit, and Radach throws the first shot. He charges and has Ninja in trouble. Ninja answers and Radach slips. He’s up and now they’re in the center trading shots. Radach attacks and has Ninja agasint the cage now landing big shots. Radach slips again, but gets right up. Ninja lands a big right, and both guys hit the mat. Radach works back to his feet and they’re clinched now against the cage. Ninja looks for the single, but Radach sprawls lazily. Big knee from Ninja now, and they hit the mat again. Radach is looking to take his back, but Ninja spins and gets half guard. Now to full guard. Radach is looking to pass, but Ninja tries for a leg lock. Radach shakes his head no to confirm he’s ok. He’s back in Ninja’s half guard now, and Ninja looks for a guillotine for a second but releases it. Another leg lock attempt from Ninja. Radach tries to stand, but Ninja leans on him and holds him down. The bell rings with Ninja looking for a choke. Close round, could go either way. First half went to Radach, second half to Ninja. We’ll give it to Radach 10-9.

Second Round: Leg kick from Ninja to open round two. Ninja is on the attack early. Nice knee to Radach’s body. Ninja is stalking and eats a big right hand. Radach is back pedaling and Ninja is still stalking. Nice left hand from Radach, but Ninja isn’t hurt. Leg kick from Ninja. Another. Ninja is really pushing the pace here. Radach is steadily backing up. Ninja looks for a single leg takedown, but Radach defends. Jab from Radach. Ninja is bleeding from his eye now. Nice left from Radach and Ninja goes down. Radach pounces and lands two huge right hands!!! Ninja is out! Benji Radach just knocked out Ninja Rua. Ninja was pushing the pace nicely in that round, and Radach looked really tired, but he picked a nice spot to counter and Ninja went down. Good fight to start the CBS telecast.

Result: Benji Radach defeats Murilo “Ninja” Rua via knockout at 2:31 of round two