Kash Patel Says UFC Fighters Will Train FBI Agents

Kash Patel recently announced a historic collaboration between the UFC and the FBI, which will see fighters from the mixed martial arts promotion train the latter’s agents. Notably, this idea had been on the FBI director’s mind since last year. He suggested it in a teleconference shortly after he took office.

UFC fighters are set to train FBI agents, says Kash Patel

The UFC and the FBI recently announced an exclusive training seminar. Hosted by the former for academy students and senior FBI personnel from across the globe, it will be held on March 14 and 15, 2026. Athletes from the MMA promotion and matchmaker Mick Maynard will visit the Special Agent Academy in Quantico, Virginia. They will offer insight to agents about how they train for matches, while also demonstrating certain fighting techniques and tactics.

The collaboration is the result of the FBI’s broader initiative to give its agents new and exciting training opportunities. This is also part of the bureau’s efforts to revamp the organization and improve agents’ training to ensure both are in top form.

Patel recently shared a statement. It highlighted how the UFC seminar for the FBI would not only benefit the agents but also Americans. It also praised UFC CEO Dana White’s involvement. “I’m thrilled to announce this historic seminar between the FBI and the UFC at Quantico,” he shared. “This is a tremendous opportunity for our FBI agents to learn and train with some of the greatest athletes on earth – helping the world’s premier law enforcement agency be even better prepared to protect the American people.”

It continues, “Dana White has changed the game in the mixed martial arts industry and we’re extremely honored to be partnered with him, the professionals, and the UFC. We are grateful for their shared love of our nation, so that we can better defend her.”

Patel previously proposed a formal relationship between the FBI and UFC at a teleconference last year. He argued that this partnership would create programs helping agents improve their physical fitness. At the time, it was unclear how the director wanted the UFC to help.

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