Underground Fighters of Cuba: Fightland.com

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Fightland went to Havana to check out the only mixed martial arts gym in Cuba. The Cuban government hasn't legalized MMA for fear of losing its best boxers, so the fighters on coach Evelio Padron Ferrier's team wrestle on concrete floors, use the ocean for endurance training, and practice techniques pulled from memory and bootlegged DVDs.
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[@eattheriches1908]

A huge respect to those people who despite their poverty their eyes are shining with passion and love to become MMA fighters and beside their difficulties are doing what they really want to do.I dont know if they will become champions in MMA but certainly are champions in life...Greetings from Athens

[@westernauto]

respect from Kazakhstan, Cuba has the best boxers in olympics.

[@SharkAshore-mm3ri]

@Bayode Cannibal Schoeman hell no 😂

[@kj2540]

True

[@mrt445]

They've also had some of the best wrestlers ever.

[@goatclips2222]

Yeah Cubans are actually crazy genetically, same with natives in the pacific islands. They can bang, it is a culture of course but just look at Yoel Romero freak of nature

[@leonscott543]

What I find funny is that all of you internet trolls talking about these dudes techniques would get absolutely demolished in the ring against these guys..... at least they're putting in the work

[@bahajajali5492]

Hey they're 9th degree keyboard warriors

[@jaythejuiceman3000]

+leon scott The problem is the technique is very bad and the training isn't something that will help them be better fighters. This is coming from someone who has trained in MMA since 08.

[@kingcelius87]

+leon scott i agree, if they get the right training and equipment? i think they would make an instant mark in mma

[@kingcelius87]

+FPV-Master ......really?....really? damn man lol i don't even think that is you'r real photo. lmao it's clear that you don't care of anything but yourself. and i think you must not have any black friends cuz they wouldn't take your bull shit justification of why you refer to black pple as you do. one of if the the oldest bones have been found in africa (dumbass) most of culture that pple draw inspiration from are from black pple (fuck nut) see you the type that met like 3-4 black pple didn't like what you saw and chose to be racist based off your small sample size. like i said fuck you and what you stand for....which isn't much

[@kingcelius87]

+FPV-Master if that's you great, but your mindset is what's sad, I'm guessing white, not sure. I'm sure you'll tell me in some "superior" fashion. but thats not the point. there are pple from all different races that you won't like (including you're own) you need to enlighten yourself and be level headed. this mindset is limiting, if you're a fighter you might be cutting someone out that can make you better because of their race? are you Kidding me? be better

[@ganjaplanter9787]

i like the main guy great to see someone give a shit about others and trying to make a difference, the world needs more people like this

[@jasonarcher7783]

wow my heart goes out to them. All the dedication and heart but without adequate facilities and coaching. makes me look at how blessed I am to live in the USA. I wish them all the very best.

[@bobbytex6520]

+Jason Archer and you are a professional and successful fighter?

[@snippsnapp123]

+Jason Archer dont underestimate the coaching, there are absolute beast fighters who only trained in cuba their whole lives

[@dablaugntximntxub2318]

+Bobby Tex what he's trying to say is that living in america you can be trained at any gym, because we have money..i, myself, was from laos, but now living in america sine i was 6 yrs old...i was given the opportunity to get an education to better my life as everyone else while other country has to pay their own way to get an education.

[@BonezLo]

Jason Archer yeah it’s pretty sad to be honest... and these damn kids complain about everything out here lol they need to have a look at this and see how damn good we got it.

[@darkhero101010]

I really enjoyed this. Thanks Vice. You can see the true dedication, humility, and love for their sport they have. I wish them only the best.

[@dawnshields2442]

8u

[@LeftOnGoldStreet]

I'm so very thankful I can pursue my dreams w/o hesitation. These guys fight, literally, for an opportunity their government may never allow. I wish them the best.

[@pmlosti]

i love the part where he enters an appartment and he says something like "Here's my gym, it's really small and simple, but it's filled with dreams!"

[@lborges1313]

I am from Brazil and I hope these guys get support from the Government and people of Cuba to pursue their dreams. Like many other fighters I hope they over come many challenges they face ahead. UN grand saludo desde Brasil !!!! Muy buen sorte compadres!!!!!! Fuerza!!!!!

[@lorddreams469]

This is a very inspirational story. They are making the best of their situation, and aspiring towards something greater. It really makes you think of what basic things we take for granted. I really hope they can find a way to make the sport grow in Cuba.

[@bigcubaortiz3282]

s/o to all my CUBAN peoples... Together WE WILL RISE

[@jamriangjindawed2734]

eso papo ! Ache ! Water Buffalo.

[@VICE]

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[@leidytatianaluengassantama3740]

Yoel Romero ...

[@tyronewhite9448]

+LEIDY TATIANA LUENGAS SANTAMARIA Hola mi amor

[@flatearthfatboy9589]

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[@izzycraig7073]

I hope they all make it big one day, I have loads of respect for people who pursue MMA as a career...I wish them all the best.

[@mrjunior6995]

I have been to Cuba twice and it's a beautiful country with beautiful people. They are fighting for a better future and I am rooting for them too. The world knows what it is like to be in isolation. And we are all in this struggle together. We love you Cuba.

[@terri6342]

Much love and respect for Cuba! The heart of a lion on display!

[@dylanpantoja1216]

Jesus the fact they're so humble even after seeing Lombard making it in the ufc is such a beautiful thing! at my gym someone switching gyms is declaring war but these guys are happy wow jaw dropping to say the least

[@akpolska]

Quite sad at then end. I'm wishing the best to all of them.

[@kidcarlomagno7094]

Mis respetos para estos espíritus guerreros, saludos desde México

[@jac9963]

I so deeply hope that these lads indeed achieve their dreams, as they no doubt well and truly can.

[@ozomahtlikey9190]

im cuban mexican an proud of it !!! both cultures are beautiful an amazing an both have warrior blood

[@ozomahtlikey9190]

@@emretunckaya haha yup

[@sebastiandelatorre1700]

Except the Mexican part

[@boboconflow]

Mis respetos desde Puerto Rico ustedes son un gran ejemplo, los felicito hasta la victoria siempre nunca se quiten!

[@kodylanterman6149]

Get them twin brothers training with the Diaz brothers I bet they'll be something great. They got fucking heart

[@BonezLo]

Kody Lanterman how do you figure they got heart? Judo is one thing but mma is a whole other world....

[@travelsquadd]

Almomte......you must don't know much about UFC or fighting in general...majority of the fights end up on the ground...that's why most fighters train bjj.....they are on a good path if they are judo champs....striking can be learned easier that b jj or judo

[@orestesvega2475]

EL MEJOR MAESTRO DE ARTES MARCIALES CUBANO A NIVEL MUNDIAL ES JOSE CUSPINEIRA

[@kidcarlomagno7094]

My respects to every single warrior in this world who cultivates their spirits

[@Jz-ou8vq]

Sad to see so much heart and work efficiency being wasted because they can't get the right training

[@myopinion4free656]

+Jesper Johansson Indeed. The training looks equivalent to yellow belt training.

[@ajmaeenmahtab8456]

Good.... I hope people don't spend useless time in shits like MMA and these. We don't have enough resources in this world for these exclusive gyms, the third world countries don't have enough steel to make bridges and industries yet you find luxurious gyms across America having so much steel in their weight lifting equipments and etc. If people want to become slim then the government should rationalize their food, Americans consume way too much, more of their share. Fuck Em. Fuck this useless shit MMA it has no practice in the real world, In modern warfare and even in ancient warfare. I hope fidel castro banned this bullshit before he died. Fuck Gyms and fuck all these MMA Bullshit.

[@dbgrfdg]

Ajmaeen Mahtab That'a got to be the most retarded comment I have read in a veerry long time

[@javierr.castillo1101]

It aint about training. It's about will. All it takes is one punch. Training or no training

[@jside]

Much love to Cuba and the warriors blazing a path for the evolution of martial arts there.Big Ups and respect to you,keep up the good work,and remember to always keep the martial arts code of honor!

[@Marvinostin]

I wish this guys and the coach so much bless and successful

[@chileno189]

I was in Havana a couple of months ago and there are already several legit, established mma gyms there now. Things are changing very quickly im Cuba.

[@rodolfoblasser3329]

Los cubanos tienen un gran espíritu para sobrepasar obstáculos y son tremendos atletas. Les deseo lo mejor y estoy seguro que van a lograr su meta. Saludos desde Panamá!

[@fitness403]

I did wrestling in Cuba before moving to U.S and they had a great school but no resources whatsoever.

[@mrmanualways]

loved the guys despite their improvised technique..oh well, they are enjoying and built...and it will only get better..I am sure they will bring something new to add to MMA anywhere..good luck..try make more videos of these guys..would be nice to see how things have evolved

[@psydogmusic2922]

Excelente reportaje muy emotivo! Gracias vice.

[@jaganmaster]

This is a good reminder of how well I have it here in the US. Very humbling I wish them the best.

[@doritomaldonado803]

yoel romero future champion

[@mobux3679]

Close

[@mobux3679]

Not ufc bro

[@davaos97]

Look at the fucking heat these guys have, running without shoes, telling their dreams, dont back down, they are cubans, and they train with shity equipment and gym, but still they keep going, i wish they had more quipment and trainers for all aspects and more sparring partners in their weight class, hope some day they will make it. respect from a 16 year old colombian amature MMA fighter from sweden.

[@MrCubanbear]

I love watching this documentary, now I can see where my Father loves boxing so much. It's in his our blood!

[@Ulfiction]

It's so nice to see how enthusiastic they are. Best of luck, from Norway.

[@malaihiboi]

Funny when certain cultures say they have fighting in their blood... Every culture has fighting in their blood. It is human nature. It is nature period.

[@nakenfaan]

they have fighting AMONGST THEMSELVES in their blood, so i dont really see them in the world sceene

[@malaihiboi]

+Håkon Kvarsnes Everyone has fighting amongst themselves too. Families fight their own family even.

[@nakenfaan]

yea man i was trying to add a layer of combined humor and insult, based off of stereotypes and prejudice

[@nakenfaan]

because i too believe everyone think they have fighting in their blood. Its like thinking im special for having the "need to eat" to survive, in my blood. Ofc its a need to eat but not just for me, if not humanity would be fucking dead...

[@malaihiboi]

+Håkon Kvarsnes lol ah, missed that one.

[@Chuschannel]

El corazon del peleador es fuerte en Cuba.

[@SykeThrone]

I love their hearts for the sport, you can see it in their eyes, "help us fight" these the type of people that will protect you and care for you, nor for the money, for the glory.

[@OneManOneVote1]

I love the dedication and enthusiasm of these guys, showing that you can train and learn to fight anywhere in the world, no matter poor or rich. You don't need a fancy gym and expensive brand clothes to train - just do it

[@UndeadKiev007]

Proud of my country !

[@iplaycod056]

Cochina

[@iplaycod056]

+Hiram Avila but your gay so

[@TOPGMOTIVACION]

+El Cubanito how do you have internet???

[@UndeadKiev007]

***** Your mom's wifi tho

[@valeriocohen]

where are they now?

[@nolandercheesemyth]

This is so amazing, thanks vice.

[@bigro4444]

Great job Vice! This is a great show, and a great way to expose more of the world.

[@mercboy169]

8:32 one of the twins farts,lol

[@Doofenshmirtz1088]

Its the mats

[@briggs9187]

Few things that I love about Cuba: -Birth of Guaracha that later became Salsa -The old cars that to this day still run like tanks -How the people find ways to move up and on in life with very little The one thing I do not get is, why do they want to represent Cuba so much yer they can not do anything with their lives unless they went to another country? If they love Cuba so much, then they should change Cuba and truly make it a paradise for them selves instead of living under such dictatorship

[@adnelsantana7785]

There’s no guns to revolt against the government and they have officials disguised as civilians in almost every neighborhood watching everyone’s very move

[@TheMGOotaku]

Much respect for these guys, dont know anything about MMA but hope to see them later in the future!

[@hromi]

Its amazing how these folks r following their coach and how much they want to achieve but they cant. They r all reminding us how hard it can be for the individual to do what he wants... great documentary!

[@jan-alexanderpelz1649]

How do these guys get their ufc t-shirts to Cuba we don't even get these in Germany

[@isai1885]

+Jan-Alexander Pelz just order them online

[@jan-alexanderpelz1649]

+MMA Life fuck no way to expensive shipping

[@jan-alexanderpelz1649]

***** y makes sense ... damn makes me jellous

[@eltico1956]

+Sol Wiech You can't visit cuba if you're a Cuban that escaped the country

[@angelrodriguez7322]

Jan-Alexander Pelz to you are sheep

[@DarthKraytofKansas]

"We can't leave the country without permission" THAT my friends, is an example of a people who do not have as many freedoms. They may have "free" health-care in "Communist" Cuba, but they are still in a prison.

[@antisystem8680]

i prefer free healthcare over freedom to travel. im serious `bout that ...

[@DarthKraytofKansas]

Well, prisoners in American jails get free healthcare too, but they don't have the freedom to travel. Or decorate their cells, or wear the clothes they want, or follow their own hobbies, ect, ect. U.S health-care system could use some improving. I'm not opposed to that. But why not a more efficient healthcare system AND the freedom to travel? Why does Cuba try to control everything so tightly?

[@mimao51]

antisystem why don't you go to prison then?

[@JPBandrePK]

mimao51 lol

[@walterworth890]

much respect i wish you guys the best of luck god bless.

[@Kleidfrosch]

These guys are badass. Training with a minimum of everything doing the best out of it! They spar really hard and you can see they're serious. Much respect!

[@Atrophuis]

Rocky 4 type beat

[@Supernova12034]

MMA huh...cuba has some of the best boxes and boxing schools in the world

[@jonathancarshow9573]

Yeah cause they train them since kids and the better you are the better your living conditions become you eat better so they all strive for the top spot hunger is a hell of a motivation tool

[@markobanovicworkout]

respect for Cuban fighters. greetings from Serbia

[@briancox7875]

Good for them and I wish them all success.

[@jorgerodriguez-ku4fw]

hey its like baby steps ... they dont have all the resources like they do in the usa

[@divkfcdkckc609]

jorge rodriguez they don’t have it because of the usa dumbass

[@dalroache]

i wanna know the address of there camp id love it if every body who saw this put there hand in there clubs pockets had a whip round and sent there gym brand new pads gloves n fight gear n mats etc and def someone from or with bjj skills need to pay cuba a visit and get some cuban prodeges n students

[@Investor_Gallo161]

AMEN I WOULD LOVE TOOOO!

[@underboss87]

What awesome guys, I'd love to train with them. They may have a small gym but have big hearts and a lot of passion. Much respect

[@hippsomhapp]

This channel is so good. might be the best channel on youtube actually

[@thetmntr1943]

these fighters have more potential than those overrated chemical fighters.

[@BonezLo]

Megálos Epitychia lol you are assuming there are no chemicals in Cuba? I know plenty of bodybuilders here in Miami that told me the cycles they took while IN cuba

[@ilovepwd]

shocking technique

[@monkeyboy451]

Finally a smart person on youtube. We need more people like you Marcus.

[@ricospeedo]

You have my respect !!!!!!

[@emilianosilva4978]

Lots of very handsome guys

[@thebusta8859]

Emiliano Silva what are you fucking gay ?

[@emilianosilva4978]

Lol. Arent they handsome? It is not about being gay,

[@MordiEMann-gw2fn]

So what if he is? does it fucking matter to you?

[@grahamvandyke]

It's hard to watch this video. They have dedication but their technique is so awful and the dude uses questionable training methods.

[@ivanastorga4502]

I highly agree

[@matthieugagne7849]

just aweful techniques...

[@toonyfatninjas]

they don't have schools there like they do in the U.S besides it's not like they would ever use it! outside there own country maybe next generation! or 2.

[@grahamvandyke]

underboss87 I have trained MMA and understand the need for correct training methods and technique training. I've seen a lot of guys injured in ways that could have been avoided.

[@underboss87]

Graham Van Dyke Oh really. You have trained "MMA"... so what does that mean? Could mean anything. And sure, some of them have bad technique, but I bet you they don't anymore - this was filmed like what, a few years ago? Everyone has bad technique to start with. It's the guys there who are there doing it that get to make judgements, not the other way round. There is a famous quote about it; I can't be bothered to find it right now, but it basically means that you are there doing it then you can pass judgement, if not then shut up because you aren't doing it yourself.

[@Xavier-uf7oo]

0:50 he's absolutely demolishing a heavy bag bare knuckle... respect

[@KahloCopan]

It'll happen...everything in its time. Fuerza!

[@LiveForPanda]

so Cuba isn't like North Korea...

[@LiveForPanda]

***** Sorry, I don't buy your propaganda shit. In reality, Cuba has better medical system than many developed countries; Cuba is not rich, but it's not as bad as how American propaganda media say.

[@LiveForPanda]

***** Why ask me? Do a 3 sec search on Google, you can easily find Cuba's achievement in medical science. Here is an examble who.int/features/2013/cuba_biotechnology/en/ It's from World Health Organization, much more trustworthy than your anti-Cuba propaganda website. Again, I am not saying Cuba is perfect, I am not saying Cuba is communist heaven, What I'm suggesting is Cuba is not as bad as how media and people like you describe. There is plenty of information about the beautiful side of Cuba, and you keep picking the bad stories to criticize a country; you remind me North Korean propaganda, which reports American news as well, but they always choose the bad story from America.

[@LiveForPanda]

***** The achievement of Cuba can be proved by plenty of resources. One of its medical achievement is shown in the link I gave to you. International organizations have recognized Cuba's achievement and development in many areas, and it seems like the US is the only country that is closed to Cuba and forbids its citizens from going there. As what I said, Cuba is not perfect, but it's not as bad as how you describe, people like you always exaggerate to negative side of Cuba byshowing "gloomy pictures". We all know Cuba is not rich, why the fuck would anyone think it's a developed country? But compare Cuba to other countries in the region, such as Jamaica and Haiti, I can say Cubans live in relatively better lives. They are not as poor and oppressive as North Korea, at least they aren't starved to death. Talking about Castro, was there any "democratically elected leader" before him? Was there any actual leader before him? At least Castro is better than the previous leadership which fucked up Cuba. Use your brain to think, if Cuban people hated Castro so bad and loved old government so much, why the revolution could take place and win? No one denies the fact that Cuba is not open enough, but my point is, it's not that bad.

[@LiveForPanda]

***** "before Castro, it was one of the richest American countries per-capita and one that was still attracting European, Asian, Lebanese, and North American immigration well into the 1950s.' What a distortion of fact. Before revolution, Cuba was no better than today's Somalia. The only reason it could attract rich people from America and Europe was its treasonous government, which only served foreigners, not Cuban people. Why America loved old Cuba so much? Why Cuban people hated old Cuba so much? It was a heaven to rich foreigners, but it was a hell to most Cuban people, just like most African countries today. You can live like a king if you have tons of cash, but to most of its population, people live like dogs. Cuba is not that open compare to other Socialist countries, but it's much better than North Korea, a true fascist state which is only socialist in its name. To bad you don't know there are different forms of socialism. Both China and Vietnam are adopting market economy under sociliast political system, it's not "fascism". Most socialist countries are led by a bunch of communists, and it doesn't mean they are fascists. All those countries have several smaller parties that you don't know. Which country is becoming to fascist? Look at Washington.

[@TheAtmosfear7]

***** At least they have a working medical system RIGHT BRO? In fact it is said to be the best in the world.

[@FILISK8]

Por qué los hispanos escriben en inglés en un video donde hablan Español??? Estamos jodidos...

[@gawgarin]

FILISK8 porque es un documental hecho para la audiencia americana y el resto del mundo. Para no ser pendejos, toman en cuenta de que muchas personas que miran a esta pelicula no hablan espanol. Para ser mas social y amistosos, escriben comentario en ingles para que todos entiendan. Sabes, a lo que refieren ser de buena cultura?

[@JM1675]

+gawgarin tengo suerte para hablar ingles y español, pero tienes razon. Los hispanicos que hablan ingles son considerados y necesitamos mas de ellos.

[@patatoh71]

FILISK8 el cosa es que muchos chicanos hablan ingles y espanol y pues ecsribin en ingles

[@damianquiroz8719]

Exelente Gimnasio! Saludos a Evelio y a su gente! Desde Argentina fuerzas Cuba!

[@infracasable]

Saludos desde el Ecuador queridos compañeros cubanos, no se detengan solo por la falta de recursos materiales. Les admiro a mil por su abundante voluntad. Sigan ser leones campeones!!!

[@deifor]

MMA technique is improvised, but dude go to any Cuban judo, wrestling or boxing gym, they'll beat the shit out of any in the world that's for sure, they just need a proper trainer to introduce proper MMA, as this sport is more than the sum of its parts. In the past, Cuba introduced judo through the best masters there were in the world, as well as with other martial arts. It all depends on the government willingness to invest in the sport. All those who are not Cuban here offending us are either idiots or trolls or most probably both y en buen cubano: me resingo en la madre de los que ofenden a los cubanos humildes que estan en la lucha para salir adelante.

[@2011tigre]

No se pq la gente habla meirda por gusto asere! Cubans don't hate on anybody, even in the video hay dos muchahos que son de otro pais seguro de guatemala o mexico entrenando con los cubanos. Parecen que la gente aqui no saben quien domina el boxeo en los olímpicos. Cuba!

[@pablorenteria7634]

***** en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuba_at_the_Olympics

[@pablorenteria7634]

Victor Vargas en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuba_at_the_Olympics 34 medallas de oro solo en boxeo

[@deifor]

Pablo Renteria Gracias por la lista, se ve claro que la mayoría de las medallas cubanas son en deportes de combate.

[@pablorenteria7634]

De nada, yo entrené en ese Gimnasio del vídeo durante 3 años y me fui del país unos meses antes de que llegaran esos tipos a hacer el mini-documental. Puedo asegurar que las cámaras los pusieron nerviosos a todos y por eso están haciéndolo todo mal. Conozco a cada uno de ellos, un mexicano, otro argentino y un venezolano, no todos son cubanos. El profesor Evelio es un excelente luchador callejero pero tímido con los extranjeros a no ser que sean australianas... ya no hablo mas jajajaja

[@nazxxxul]

dude should wrap his hands working the bag or he might get hepatitis.

[@nazxxxul]

4:27... definition of geeked out crackhead.

[@brandonmachado4035]

hepatitis from a punching bag what? sorry if I don't understand.

[@JackgarPrime]

B Rad I think he's worrying about blood being left behind on the bags and potentially getting it in an open knuckle cut if you don't wrap up.

[@nazxxxul]

not worried more of a PSA. but Jackgar has the right idea. if everyone wraps up, everyones good. same as "never roll with a dude whose got ringworm" for instance.

[@brandonmachado4035]

Oh, I didn't think about blood being on the bag.

[@siu6nim6tau6]

I love to see how dedicated these guys are.

[@dmarti47]

Este instructor es un grande! su manera de pensar, de hablar, su positivismo. Excelente!

[@matthieugagne7849]

its really sad that they train so hard, but theres just so little hope that they actually get to compete or leave the country, or learn the proper techniques. just let them have internet for an hour, and the next revolution will happen for them:)

[@-Zevin-]

I guess you missed the part where they had computers that's where they saw the UFC, Under his stereo system and his Xbox360. You are a special kind of brain washed if you think Cuba is that bad.

[@rcchristian2]

Zevin X Most people have no idea what the American government and international community that is convinced by the US propaganda, has done to Cuba or what Cuba is like now. They have done a great job isolating Cuba from the rest of the world, so opinions like these fester. You can't fault the french man.

[@matthieugagne7849]

lol, go and travel there, then talk

[@matthieugagne7849]

Zevin X talking about me?

[@werqeful]

Zevin X im cuban myself man but just cause they have pcs and xbox n shit doesnt mean that we cubans have internet in our country. All those things are brought by family from outside of cuba. People in cuba with a pc or xbox are just lucky to have family in other countrys

[@ghod666]

that painting was horrible lol sorry...

[@Rageah0lic]

hope these guys one day get the opportunity to fight internationally! They've got heart

Le deseo lo mejor a los hermanos cubanos que entrenan en La Habana, si alguno de ustedes lee esto, le digo que siga con la guardia arriba y que espero verlo algún día en la UFC

[@THEwolfmaster100]

None know anything from Cuba only media or crap from the old Cuban-American and im Cuban and last time I went was in December of 2013 now its 2014 and that video of UFC is already 2 and a half years old people saying if Cuba is like North Korea nothing at all Cuba is like a democracy compared to North Korea anyways 2 years passed and a lot keeps changing in Cuba baseball players now can play in foreigh leagues except MLB cause of the Embargo. People of course can have private business now and big company(My aunt works for a beds and sofa company from Spain that's in Cuba)Car dealers are starting now before had to buy cars in a street system now its 100% legal phone companies are starting in 2 months you will be able to have internet at your home but have to pay of course(Now I can connect with all my family in Cuba they have pcs but no internet)After all people leave cause its still hard to live cause of the government which makes life hard to live unless you make lots of money if not believe me I would be in my house in Cuba not watching this video or writing this comment.Thank you (Cant wait to go to Cuba in few weeks miss everything)

[@THEwolfmaster100]

By the way they allowing Cuba to compete more Cuba Domadores is new National Boxing team that's fights in WBS we are current champions.And also now Cubans are allowed to travel easier but still life is hard when Embargo is taken down and the communist government changes you wont see this type of things. And yes we do have the best doctor (why) they can do everything manually they don't need technology or computers and they use what you would say natural medicine herbs and remedies

[@THEwolfmaster100]

***** agregarte en que..??

[@Cubanguy1977]

the government itself in Cuba isn't poor the Castro family are millionaires if not billionaires do you think through castro family goes to bed hungry? they have everything they need the people are the ones struggling everyday

[@babi4668]

Exactly!

[@BonezLo]

Alberto Valdes who cares... they don’t do anything to free themselves... and didn’t when they had the guns or chance to.... it’s been a long time of them just sucking it up, we need to just mind our business (by we I mean America)

[@GustavoRodriguez-qr5po]

Alberto Valdes sure and the hatian government is the example of capitalism going well

[@ttozzy]

Him: No one has combined fighting style i am the only one. Bruce Lee: Am i a water to you? 🤣

[@keymash]

he said in cuba

[@kevinkiesel4937]

watching this is very inspiring

[@Edna0210]

"Fighting is in the blood of Cubans"? ALL ETHNIC DIVERSITIES SAY THAT. Who doesn't say that?

[@detossangrasse5428]

100% agreed. Go to a Fedor video and you'll see Russians say that. Go to a Dos Santos video, and you'll see Brazilians say that. Mexicans for Cain Velasquez, Japanese for Machida, etc... Fighting isn't in any race's "blood." It comes down to how hard you train, and how intelligent and how determined you are

[@Edna0210]

True. Mongols, Samurai, Ninjas, Kung Fu, Monks, etc. This is only on one side of the world. There are the VIKINGS, American Indians, Conquistadors, Massai Warriors from Africa, gangs from all over the world ... everyone fights or are fighters & many don't have a choice!

[@Bobbyloco77]

What he meant with that is that cubans love combat sports and are very good at it,some other countries love soccer,swimming or any other sport,but cubans love combat sports:boxing,martial arts,wrestling!

[@Edna0210]

Bobbyloco77, So did the Spartans & MMA fighters from all over the world. When one is in phenomenally great shape... they presume to be invincible. Cubans are descendants from Africans & Spanish people. Thai boxers feel the same way. As do the philipino fighters. Take any two boys from whatever era or ethnic diversity & they will play games of strength & chance. It is the human condition inbred so strong that the only thing STRONGER is our desire to copulate for the propagation of our species.

[@Covertghost]

Tibetan monks. Though they too fight, in a different manner.

[@jesseferrer3101]

Very interesting story! These young cubans look like they are training hard and seem genuinely interested in fighting in the UFC as popularized through the world, particularly, USA. Although I don't think they're taking into account the spectacle that is MMA/UFC and how it's really not all its hyped up to be! Seems it's more of a personal journey for these fighters and their ambitions! They want the fame, cash, and hot chicks, I get it! So it's really a financial matter then right. So lift the embargo against Cuba! It's a cold war relic that the free thinking world is against except America and Israel. Lifting the embargo would change everything for these people! From the fighters we just saw to the cars and streets we were watching throughout the story! Heck, we do business with China and they are wild commies that are stealing from us left and right, why not get along with our socialist neighbors just 90 miles away from us? Is it really democratic to try to annihilate your neighbor simply because you disagree with them? Lift that cold war relic of an embargo and let's get some good rum and dance with some cute cuban ladies : ) Peace!

[@EduardoRodriguez-ks4em]

Best attitude around! I would love to go and train with them.

[@rensysluisdelfinduenas4189]

Todo mi respeto para este equipo y su instructor les deseo que logren su objetivo.DE UN CUBANO DESDE URUGUAY

[@dingdingdingdiiiiing]

they are slightly delusional, they are sparring with good friends therefore their edge cannot get sharp, and what I've seen from their training, it seems too cozy. If they want to stand a chance at the MMA, they should be sweating bullets and take a real fight with someone they don't know.

[@jcmwholetone800]

It seems to me they are doing what they can with what they have. It also seems to me that you are an ignorant individual because you do not realize this. And I would assume that, even though you don't know these people, your edge is quite dull compared to theirs.

[@dustinnguyen3592]

kid you dont know the first fucking thing about training mma do ya, you think just because they dont sweat like crazy that they arent getting results, holy shit you are a noob, this vid barely shows any of their training, they probably do sweat fucking bullet but you are to dumb to know cause you only see a few scenes that are like 10-20 seconds long, and it doesnt matter if they are good friends-their edge wont detoriate, when you train mma you become friends with the people you spar with so your case is worth shit, you need fucking training osssss

[@dingdingdingdiiiiing]

jcmwholetone800 oh you misunderstand, they are doing the best they can with what they have, but I think MMA takes more than what they have - from what we saw in the clip

[@dustinnguyen3592]

its a documentary showing short parts of their training, how can you talk shit about their training if you haven't experienced it yourself, when training your own skills would increase overtime-as you train your skills evolve so ur argument about sparring partners is crap, its not true for every sport, so instead of talking shit y don't you do some trainingt yourself then fuck off, when you get there plz fuck off again, keep fucking off until you get back then fuck off some more- good day

[@fuzzmanx]

this is why they want to get out of Cuba

[@willwork4superpowazz]

Well I practice MMA since I was 9 now 17, so I can speak... their technique is SHIT ... omg, even their boxing isn't straight, and Cuba has the best pure boxers in the world.

[@gavjenxgavjenx]

+willwork4superpowazz I agree, 12:05 could that chin stick out anymore

[@tijuas0918]

no shit Einstein.....we all know that their technique is shit but that wasnt the point of the video

[@ksofficial1134]

I just realize these comments and this video was from years ago. Hope everybody bless. Small room with alot of big dreams🧏🏾

[@JOHN1558899]

I feel for these guys, with all their hard work.

[@536767676533766]

Beatiful country but so much poverty and no future. The goverment of Cuba do they love to be poor ????

[@joelnunez5486]

The government is not poor, the people are.

[@SBN89]

Glorious Sovietbear and canada

[@SBN89]

Glorious Sovietbear Almost everything. Canada is Cuba's biggest trade partner. 22% of Cuba's trade is with them.

[@SBN89]

Glorious Sovietbear Cuba has still been grateful. Very nice people.

[@536767676533766]

Glorious Sovietbear True you are on your own and that makes you strong

[@thersten]

that training was embarrassing

[@nikosnikos4391]

Cuban is a breeding factory of wrestlers an boxers.I would love to see more of them,participate in big organizations around the world. Love from Greece

[@dannielpreto]

That I'm happy about, the sport I love is growing so big.

[@fiercebone825]

Awesome! Thanks Vice!

[@jlua5831]

Good luck to all of them !

[@JorgeGarcia-gv7st]

Eduardo and Ernesto were in the same Judo team i was when we were training in El Castillito calle ayesteran havana cuba. The instructor name was Socarras. I used to be called Tarzan by my teammates. Eduardo y Ernesto estaban en mi equipo de judo en el castilllito con el professor Socarras me llamaban Tarzan. Buenos recuerdos. Gracias por el video y sigan triunfando que siempre fueron buenos judokas.

[@Bossconovitch]

This is a good series