UFC athletes will hold an exclusive training seminar for FBI personnel at the
FBI Special Agent Academy in Quantico, Virginia
Las Vegas – UFC® the world’s leading mixed martial arts promotion, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation today announced a historic first-of-its-kind collaboration where current and former UFC athletes will visit the FBI Special Agent Academy in Quantico, Va. on March 14 and 15 to host an exclusive training seminar for academy students as well as senior FBI staff from around the world. The athletes, along with UFC matchmaker Mick Maynard, will provide insight into how they train for competition, as well as demonstrate specific techniques and tactics, offering a unique perspective to the students as they prepare to enter the field office.
“I have tremendous respect for the FBI and the work they do every day to protect this country,” said UFC CEO Dana White. “Our UFC fighters are some of the baddest men and women on the planet and they are heading to Quantico to train the best FBI agents in mixed martial arts. It’s an incredible opportunity for our athletes to experience, and we’re proud to support the FBI in strengthening their defense techniques.»
“I’m thrilled to announce this historic seminar between the FBI and the UFC at Quantico,” said FBI Director Kash Patel. “This is a tremendous opportunity for our FBI agents to learn and train with some of the greatest athletes on earth – helping the world’s premier law enforcement agency be even better prepared to protect the American people. Dana White has changed the game in the mixed martial arts industry and we’re extremely honored to be partnered with him, the professionals, and the UFC. We are grateful for their shared love of our nation, so that we can better defend her.”
Representing the UFC will be an all-star crew of athletes, including current interim UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethe, the first UFC BMF champion Jorge Masvidal, former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman, former UFC strawweight title challenger Claudia Gadelha, former UFC lightweight title challenger Michael Chandler, top UFC flyweight contender Manel Kape and mixed martial arts legend Renzo Gracie.
This collaboration is part of an overall initiative by the FBI to provide its agents with exciting, innovative training options and to constantly look for opportunities to revamp and improve their preparation to continue to be the best of the best.
About UFC®
UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 353 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while distributing programming to more than 950 million broadcast and digital households across more than 210 countries and territories. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 75 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC.
About FBI
The FBI is the nation’s premier law enforcement and domestic intelligence agency with a footprint across the globe. The public relies on the FBI to crush violent crime in our cities, protect the U.S. from terrorist attacks, as well as from foreign intelligence, espionage, and cyber operations. Through highly trained personnel, partnerships, and investigative and technical expertise, the FBI is leading the nation keep our country safe and secure. Every day, approximately 38,000 people are working to protect communities around the country and defend the homeland. Fidelity, bravery, and integrity are the foundations that guide the FBI to accomplish that mission.