UFC Fighters Train FBI Recruits During Combat Seminar

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The UFC recently held a combat seminar at the FBI's headquarters in Quantico, Virginia, where several UFC fighters including Jorge Masvidal, Chris Weidman, Justin Gaethje, Claudia Gadelha, Manel Kape, and Michael Chandler provided training to FBI recruits on self-defense techniques and tactics. The event was organized by FBI Director Kash Patel, who has been working to establish the collaboration between the two organizations.

Why it matters

This unique partnership between the UFC and the FBI allows the agency to tap into the expertise of elite-level combat athletes to enhance the self-defense skills of its recruits, better preparing them for potential confrontations in the field. It also serves as a valuable public relations opportunity for both the UFC and the FBI to showcase their capabilities and build goodwill with the public.

The details

During the seminar, the UFC fighters were observed providing hands-on instruction to the FBI recruits, demonstrating various moves and techniques they can use to subdue suspects. In one photo, Chris Weidman and Justin Gaethje were seen giving pointers, while in another, Claudia Gadelha took a more hands-on approach in her lesson. The athletes were also shown handling firearms and even taking a ride in an FBI helicopter, getting a behind-the-scenes look at the agency's operations.

• The UFC and FBI collaboration took place earlier this month at the agency's headquarters in Quantico, Virginia.

What they’re saying

What’s next

It is unclear whether the UFC and FBI plan to make this collaboration an annual event, but the next batch of FBI recruits will surely be better equipped with self-defense skills learned from the elite UFC fighters.