Hundreds of orphans have been adopted by a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Club to be trained as full-time fighters, according to Chinese media.
In a shocking video, two children said to be 12 years old were seen fighting each other at a road show in front o
Hundreds of orphans have been adopted by a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Club to be trained as full-time fighters, according to Chinese media. In a shocking video, two children said to be 12 years old were seen fighting each other at a road show in front of a cheering crowd.
The Enbo Fighting club in Chengdu claimed that they had adopted these children and by training them to fight, they were providing them the opportunity to have a better life.
Police are now investigating the club after the video of the young fighters became viral, according to reports.
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The young fighters said they enjoyed their life at the club.
One of the orphans, Xiao Wu, told a reporter from Pear Video that he could eat more delicious food and did not need to worry about daily necessities.
Xiao Wu is 14 years old and has trained at the club for three years.
Xiao Wu, who is an orphan, says he loves martial arts and has trained Photo: Daily Mail
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The teenager said he liked martial arts and his idol was Conor McGregor. He also said his dream was to join the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Life for another orphan Xiao Long, also 14 years old, is simple. He said: ‘Everyday, I got up early to train, then I shower, then I sleep. Then I train again.’
Xiao Long explained that if he didn’t train hard enough, he would be sent back home and he would not want that to happen.
Xiao Wu’s idol is Conor McGregor and his dream was to join the Ultimate Fighting Championship. McGregor (left) is pictured landing a left to the head of his rival. Photo: Daily Mail
The youngsters are put under gruelling physical training day and night at Enbo Fighting Club Photo: Daily Mail
Enbo Fighting Club is said to have adopted around 400 children without parents and trained them to fight. According toBeijing Youth Daily, the club’s founder Enbo is a former SWAT officer.
In an interview with Pear Video, Wang Zhou, a coach at the club, said their students were ‘more or less’ paid to fight at events.
The club suggest they are providing a better life for the orphans and some children also say they like being at the club. The police are investigating if the club has broken any laws Photo: Daily Mail
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Wang Zhou, a coach at the club, says their students are ‘more or less’ paid to fight at events Photo: Daily Mail
One user praised the club on Weibo: ‘Teenage years are the best time for one to learn skills. It’s important for one to master one skill.’
Another user agreed: ‘At least [they] have a future. What’s the alternative? Hanging out with beggars?’
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However, some people accused the club of taking advantage of the orphans.
One such user said: ‘The club is likely to have broken the law. These are underage children. They have left their guardians and are being used by the club.’
The club told MailOnline that they were being investigated by the police and could not provide any additional comments.
