The UFC and the Federal Bureau of Investigation introduced on Could 11 that a number of present and former UFC stars will go to the FBI Particular Agent Academy in Quantico, Virginia, on March 14 and 15 to host a particular coaching seminar for FBI personnel (Academy college students and senior FBI personnel).
UFC fighters attending this unique seminar
Matchmaker Mick Maynard may even be collaborating within the particular coaching seminar, and in line with the newest press launch from the promotion, he, together with different members of the staff, shall be “offering perception into the best way to prepare for competitors” and “demonstrating particular methods” to Academy college students and senior FBI personnel.
In the identical press launch, FBI Director Kash Patel, who incessantly attends UFC occasions, emphasised that the seminar was necessary and that brokers wanted to grasp hand-to-hand fight to stay “higher ready to guard the American public.”
“We’re happy to announce this historic seminar with the FBI and UFC at Quantico. This can be a nice alternative for FBI brokers to study and prepare with a number of the biggest athletes on the planet, and can assist make the world’s greatest regulation enforcement company even higher outfitted to guard the American individuals.”
The FBI Director additionally praised Dana White:
“Dana White modified the panorama of the blended martial arts trade. We’re extraordinarily honored to companion with him, the professionals, and the UFC. We’re grateful that they shared our nation with us so we will higher shield her.”
In the meantime, White spoke about this “first-of-its-kind collaboration” between the UFC and FBI:
“I’ve large respect for the FBI and the work they do each day to guard this nation. Our UFC fighters are a number of the baddest women and men on the planet, and they’re heading to Quantico to coach the perfect FBI brokers in blended martial arts. This can be a nice alternative for our athletes to expertise, and we’re proud to assist the FBI in strengthening their protection expertise.”
This text accommodates data offered from official press releases from the UFC.
