UFC Stars to Train FBI Agents at Quantico Academy

Dana White reveals lineup for "historic training seminar" with current and former UFC fighters

Mar. 12, 2026 at 2:38am

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In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, current and former UFC stars will descend upon the FBI Special Agent Academy in Quantico, Virginia on March 14 and 15 to provide specialized training to FBI special agents.

Why it matters

This unique partnership between the UFC and the FBI aims to equip federal law enforcement agents with advanced hand-to-hand combat and self-defense skills from some of the world's top professional fighters.

The details

The training seminar will feature a lineup of current and former UFC fighters, including champions and title contenders, who will lead sessions on topics such as close-quarters combat, threat assessment, and high-stress scenario response. The goal is to provide FBI agents with practical skills and techniques that can be applied in the field.

  • The training seminar will take place on March 14 and 15, 2026 at the FBI Special Agent Academy in Quantico, Virginia.

The players

Kash Patel

The organizer of the training seminar and a former top national security official in the Trump administration.

Dana White

The president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), who revealed the lineup of UFC fighters participating in the training seminar.

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What they’re saying

“This is a historic training seminar that will give our FBI agents the chance to learn from the best fighters in the world. We're excited to see what they can learn from the UFC stars.”

— Dana White, President, Ultimate Fighting Championship (conservativeangle.com)

What’s next

The training seminar at the FBI Academy in Quantico is scheduled to take place on March 14 and 15, 2026.

The takeaway

This collaboration between the UFC and the FBI represents a unique approach to equipping federal law enforcement with advanced hand-to-hand combat and self-defense skills from elite professional fighters, which could enhance the capabilities of FBI agents in high-risk situations.