UFC fighters led FBI agents in a hand-to-hand combat seminar

Summary

The FBI held a hand-to-hand combat seminar for roughly 300 federal agents and academy students at its Special Agent Academy in Quantico, Virginia, in March, with seven current and former UFC fighters taking part, The Guardian reports. The Guardian describes the training as the latest link between the UFC and President Donald Trump, whose 80th birthday was marked by a UFC event on the White House South Lawn this past summer.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   16 Oct 2026, 09:00 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that seven current and former UFC fighters led hand-to-hand combat training for roughly 300 federal agents and academy students at the FBI’s Quantico academy in March.