Exploitative? You bet.
The December issue of Real Fighter is on sale now. After reporting us to child protective services, you're welcome to enjoy the following:
MMA as Kids' Play: What could be more family-friendly than enjoying a good televised beating with Junior? From infant onesies to action figures, MMA is going after the youth market like never before. What's going to become of the first generation weaned on real graphic violence? New York Times contributor Michael Brick investigates.
Karo's Panic Room: You've read about former UFC welterweight Karo Parisyan's struggle with anxiety attacks, but never with the detail provided by David Samuels. Get an exclusive look at Parisyan's own worst enemy: himself.
Pool, Poker, and Pain: Blair Thein thinks he has the best idea for a reality show ever. Too bad you'll probably never see it. Inside one man's quest to merge straight flushes with right straights.
And more: autograph and poster forgeries, Shad Smith's coming out party, Nate Marquardt's first-ever fight, rolling with Rickson. It's $4.95 well spent. Make your stocking happy and get individual copies or a one-year subscription at Sherdog.com.
wait, there's underground fighting in nyc?