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# Ultimate Fighting for Kids

By Ben Preiss | Published 2008-03-31 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-fighting-for-kids-human-cockfighting
References: [abcnews.go](http://www.abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=4542356&page=1) & [chicagotribune](http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-ultimate-fighting-kidsmar28,1,5269741.story)

Ultimate Fighting or Cage Fighting has become increasing popular in the US with [CBS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mayotivations-campaign) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youtube-kids-1), and it's no play fighting either. Is this going a bit too far? Although the fighting is claimed to be "controlled," it could lead to problems at school.

**Implications** - A mother of three young fighters has stated that she thinks the fighting is both wonderful and harmless because the kids are able to create [important friendships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-fitness).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.7/10
- Popularity: 61% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Youth Cage Fighting:** Opportunity for creating safe and regulated youth cage fighting leagues with a focus on teaching discipline and teamwork.
- **Controversy in Combat Sports:** Opportunity to address concerns and implement stricter regulations in combat sports involving children to ensure their safety and well-being.
- **Online Visibility of Youth Fighting:** Opportunity to raise awareness and advocate for responsible online content moderation to prevent the widespread dissemination of youth cage fighting videos.

### Where This Applies

- **Sports and Recreation:** Potential for creating ethical and regulated youth fighting programs within the sports and recreation industry.
- **Child Protection and Safety:** Opportunity for organizations and businesses in the child protection and safety industry to provide guidelines and standards for youth combat sports.
- **Internet and Social Media:** Opportunity to develop strategies and technologies in the internet and social media industry to protect young individuals from harmful or inappropriate online content related to youth fighting.

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