Mixed Martial Arts
UFC fighters to train FBI agents and students in historic Quantico seminar
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FBI Director Kash Patel and UFC CEO Dana White announced on March 11, 2026, a first-of-its-kind collaboration where current and former UFC fighters will train FBI agents, students, and senior staff at the FBI Special Agent Academy in Quantico, Virginia, on March 14 and 15. The seminar shares mixed martial arts techniques to enhance agents' field preparation. Participants include Justin Gaethje, Jorge Masvidal, Chris Weidman, and others.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship plans a historic mixed martial arts event at the White House South Lawn on June 14, 2026, to commemorate America's 250th anniversary of independence. The promotion, under TKO Group Holdings, expects to spend up to $60 million with no profit anticipated, viewing it as a long-term investment. UFC president Dana White confirmed the date amid rumors of changes, emphasizing logistical preparations including fighter walkouts from the Oval Office.