I don't see anything wrong with it. As long as you don't fight with hatred with a sole purpose to hurt the other guy.

Side note: Anger is not a sin itself. It can be a necessary emotion to do good.

That being said, I'm sure you catch my drift.

This.

God has people in every place of work serving him. I'm sure there is someone out there either dead, alive or not born yet, that has a purpose to serve God through MMA fighting.

God works in amazing ways and this could very well be one of them.
Just remember to pray before you fight and tell him whats on your heart and ask.

I think Fedor thanks God.

What about fighting in other sports like hockey? The fighting isn't actually the sport...

ppl would are in UFC have instant dangers already. obviously

both fighters are there under rule of contract. they are in agreement unlike street fights

to see their morality, one would have to look at their message towards defending oneself

anger fuse, compassion for the sufferers, and what kind of model for young adults involved in Martial Arts

Explain to me the Religious Crusades

Explain to me the christian divorce rate, which is higher than general divorce rate

i've also questioned political and racial identification in churches

when the day ends, i still have my God

This post was edited by Mezen on Jun 22 2011 12:50pm