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Ultimate Fighting or Cage Fighting has become increasing popular in the US with CBS becoming the first of the mainstream networks to broadcast it during prime time. Now kids are facing-off, punching and kicking, in the cage with their parent’s blessing. Videos of kids as young as six fighting each other can be seen on YouTube, and it’s no play fighting either. Is this going a bit too far?  Jennifer Swinehearts' sons, 10-year-old Hayden and 14-year-old Larry, are members of the controlled "Garage Boys Fight Crew" in Joplin, Mo. Even their 12-year-old sister, Shelby, is in on the action.
"It's wonderful. They build such good character and good friendships, and that's what you need to further yourself in life," said Swinehearts.
The children fight in small cages but are required to wear head gear and padding. The no-holds-barred fights without protection aren't allowed until they turn 18.
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