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Current and former UFC fighters are descending on Quantico, Va. this weekend to lead a seminar for FBI agents and students.
The UFC announced the seminar Wednesday, explaining in a statement that it's "part of an overall initiative by the FBI to provide its agents with exciting, innovative training options." It's a rather odd crossover event considering investigative work doesn't include much hand-to-hand combat.
Nevertheless, here's who'll be leading the seminar for the UFC: Interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethe, former BMF champion Jorge Masvidal, former middleweight champion Chris Weidman, former strawweight Claudia Gadelha, former lightweight Michael Chandler, flyweight contender Manel Kapeand mixed martial arts legend Renzo Gracie.
"I have tremendous respect for the FBI and the work they do every day to protect this country,” UFC CEO Dana White said in a statement. “Our UFC fighters are 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. It’s an incredible opportunity for our athletes to experience, and we’re proud to support the FBI in strengthening their defense techniques."
“I’m thrilled to announce this historic seminar between the FBI and the UFC at Quantico,” FBI director Kash Patel added in a statement. “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. 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.”
While the UFC is planning a fight on the White House Lawn in June, there doesn't appear to be a direct connection between the events.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: Why are UFC fighters training FBI agents? What we know about seminar
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The UFC announced the seminar Wednesday, explaining in a statement that it's "part of an overall initiative by the FBI to provide its agents with exciting, innovative training options." It's a rather odd crossover event considering investigative work doesn't include much hand-to-hand combat.
Nevertheless, here's who'll be leading the seminar for the UFC: Interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethe, former BMF champion Jorge Masvidal, former middleweight champion Chris Weidman, former strawweight Claudia Gadelha, former lightweight Michael Chandler, flyweight contender Manel Kapeand mixed martial arts legend Renzo Gracie.
What have the UFC and FBI said about the seminar?
"I have tremendous respect for the FBI and the work they do every day to protect this country,” UFC CEO Dana White said in a statement. “Our UFC fighters are 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. It’s an incredible opportunity for our athletes to experience, and we’re proud to support the FBI in strengthening their defense techniques."
“I’m thrilled to announce this historic seminar between the FBI and the UFC at Quantico,” FBI director Kash Patel added in a statement. “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. 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.”
Does this have anything to do with UFC Freedom 250?
While the UFC is planning a fight on the White House Lawn in June, there doesn't appear to be a direct connection between the events.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: Why are UFC fighters training FBI agents? What we know about seminar
Continue reading...
