UFC fighters to train FBI agents at Quantico
Athletes will visit the FBI academy this weekend to give a seminar on fighting techniques and tactics.
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Notable Quotes
""a tremendous opportunity for agents to learn and train with some of the greatest athletes on Earth""
— Kash Patel , Politician
""proud to support the FBI in strengthening their defense techniques""
— Dana White , Executive
""some of the baddest men and women on the planet and they are heading to Quantico to train the best FBI agents in mixed martial arts""
— Dana White , Executive
Key People
Chris Weidman is a former UFC middleweight champion.
Dana White is the president of the UFC and chief of Zuffa Boxing.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Jorge Masvidal is a professional mixed martial artist and the first UFC BMF champion.
Interim lightweight champion in UFC.
The former Chief of Staff for the Acting U.S. Secretary of Defense.
Michael Chandler is a former UFC lightweight title challenger.
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Athletes will visit the FBI academy this weekend to give a seminar on fighting techniques and tactics.
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