Karel Bergen in a sauna at Crystal Pool in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Mixed-martial arts competitors routinely use a sauna in order to lose weight prior to the official weigh-ins for a fight.
Competitors in the ring.
Karl Bergen and Derek Medler spar at Peterec's Gym under the guidance of their trainer Jason Heit in Victoria, Canada.
MMA fighters compete for a large crowd.
A competitor waits for his turn in the ring.
A ring girl waits backstage.
An MMA fighter’s hand is wrapped prior to the match.
Diego Wilson, after
A mouthguard makes a mark following a fight.
A competitor receives medical attention from a ringside doctor.