Perspective

Ten or more years ago the UFC was a dying empire. The fighters were unknown, the rules were non existent, the sport was banned in many states and most channels wouldn't air any of the events. It was called brutal, barbaric. McCain homself called it human cock fighting. Still today brands like TapOut are looking to bacome billion dollar companies within the next two years. Today the world of MMA is growing. Learning various martial art forms and competing is something that interests many men- and women. Some people still think it's brutal, though they've instated rules. As a fighter, however, it is nothing more than an athletic competion that has more pride than a footbal ring, a tennis or hockey cup because it's just you. No one, except maybe your trainer, makes you the man you are when you show your strength nd skill over the next man. It's all your own blood, sweat and bruises. Monks compete in competition, they train and fight - granted in a different way - but fighting is just a sport. Now that they've put rules and regulations, now that they've promoted the fighters rather than just the blood of the sport people have taken more notice and liking to what was once a dying game. Young men compete against eachother to receive the honor of a contract and a title championship. They want to be remembered as the greatest. Bruce Lee, Muhammad Ali - we look up to men like this and thrive to prove that we may even be better than them - in time. When a fighter steps into the ring it's not about beating the crap out of your competition, but proving your own worth. Most sports have some level of brutality to it, but fighting gives a person more fulfillment. It's a personal glory you get when you win a fight. Bruises and bones heal but a champion is forever.