From the Octagon to Quantico: UFC teaching the FBI to fight is its latest tie to Trump world
The mixed martial arts organization has had links to the US president for years. Now it could be involved in training federal agents
TL;DR
- The FBI is considering awarding the UFC an exclusive contract for mixed martial arts training.
- This follows a UFC-led training seminar for federal agents at the FBI Special Agent Academy in Quantico, Virginia.
- The UFC has a history of close ties with Donald Trump and his administration, including promotional support and policy alignment.
- The FBI claims the UFC is uniquely qualified to provide specialized combat training.
- Some fighters who participated in the training seminar have public affiliations with the Trump administration.
- The potential contract is for one year, with a possibility for long-term competitive bidding.
- The article suggests the UFC-FBI partnership is an extension of the UFC's intertwining with US politics, particularly among Republicans.