Enbo Fight Club went viral in 2017 after a video alleged they had adopted hundreds of orphans from poverty stricken areas outside of Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Millions of people saw these claims and there was outrage, leading to some of the children being removed from the gym.
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China’s MMA Orphans - Videos, news, interviews, and investigation
EnBo Fight Club may have ‘adopted’ hundreds of orphans and taught them how to fight.
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November 8, 2017
Jeremy May: From TUF to training child fighters at EnBo MMA
Former TUF season 7 contestant, Jeremy May, explains what it was like teaching MMA to orphans at EnBo Fight Club.
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August 30, 2017
Authorities remove 19 children from Chinese MMA club
After public outcry, Chinese authorities have removed more children from Enbo Fight Club in Chengdu, Sichuan Province.
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July 31, 2017
Update: Authorities removing orphans from Enbo MMA gym
After a video of Chinese orphans competing in MMA went viral, local authorities have stepped in to investigate.
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July 25, 2017
Video: Chinese MMA club promoting orphan fights
Police in Chengdu are investigating an MMA club that is allegedly training hundreds of orphaned children to fight.