UFC fighters to train FBI agents at Quantico

March 12, 2026

The Ultimate Fighting Championship is sending current and former fighters to train FBI agents at the academy in Quantico, Virginia this weekend in what FBI Director Kash Patel describes as an opportunity for agents to learn from elite athletes. Notable fighters participating include Justin Gaethje, Jorge Masvidal, Chris Weidman, and Michael Chandler, who will teach mixed martial arts techniques and share training insights. The collaboration reflects the close relationship between UFC CEO Dana White and President Donald Trump, which began in the early 2000s when Trump hosted early UFC events at his properties.

Who is affected

FBI agents (both senior staff and students at the FBI Special Agent Academy in Quantico, Virginia)
Current and former UFC fighters including Justin Gaethje, Jorge Masvidal, Chris Weidman, and Michael Chandler
The American people (as stated beneficiaries of improved FBI preparedness)
UFC organization and Dana White (CEO)
FBI Director Kash Patel

What action is being taken

UFC fighters are visiting the FBI Special Agent Academy in Quantico, Virginia this weekend
Fighters are conducting a training seminar for FBI personnel
Athletes are demonstrating specific mixed martial arts techniques and tactics
Fighters are offering insight into their competition training methods

Why it matters

This collaboration represents an unusual partnership between a professional combat sports organization and federal law enforcement, potentially enhancing FBI agents' physical defense capabilities through training with elite mixed martial arts athletes. The partnership also illustrates the growing mainstream acceptance and institutional integration of UFC, as well as the close ties between the Trump administration and the UFC organization. The training could improve agents' preparedness for physical confrontations they may face while protecting the public.

What's next

Donald Trump is planning to host a UFC event at the White House in June to mark 250 years since the US Declaration of Independence
The White House UFC show will take place in an octagon on the South Lawn with approximately 5,000 spectators expected to attend
Around 80,000 additional fans are expected to watch at a nearby park in Washington
Trump has indicated the fights will be "the biggest they've ever had"

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