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FBI director considering having UFC train agents in martial arts, say people familiar with plan

FBI Director Kash Patel is considering training agents in martial arts by collaborating with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, according to four people familiar with the plan.
During a video conference, Patel suggested a formal relationship with UFC to develop fitness programs for agents.
FBI agents described the idea as 'surreal' and 'wacky,' according to two people briefed on the matter.
Former FBI official Frankel noted that increasing physical fitness standards may not make the UFC's involvement unusual.

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Townhall

Kash Patel Proposes Partnering FBI and UFC for Enhanced Training

3 days ago

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The Blaze

Kash Patel wants FBI to partner with UFC to improve agent physical fitness, sources claim

New FBI Director Kash Patel has allegedly proposed the federal agency start a partnership with the UFC in some form in order to improve physical fitness.

3 days ago·United States

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The Gateway Pundit

FBI Director Kash Patel Considers Partnering with UFC to Toughen Up Agents: Report | The Gateway Pundit | by Jim Hᴏft

FBI Director Kash Patel is considering a revolutionary partnership with UFC to enhance agent training, reflecting a significant shift from previous leadership's policies. This initiative could redefine federal law enforcement preparedness.

3 days ago·United States

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New York Post

FBI director Kash Patel reportedly wants UFC trainers to beef up federal agents: report

The newly appointed director, who President Trump has vowed will shake up the "woke" bureau, floated the idea during his first meeting with the FBI's 55 field office supervisors, sources said.

3 days ago·New York, United States

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The Daily Wire

Kash Patel Reportedly Proposes Working With UFC To Enhance FBI

FBI Director Kash Patel reportedly has proposed working with the mixed martial arts entertainment group the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) to enhance the fitness of agents. The comments about improving agents’ physical fitness were reportedly made during a teleconference on Wednesday by Patel who was speaking with the heads of the FBI’s 55 field offices, ...

3 days ago·Nashville, United States

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NDTV

Kash Patel Seeks UFC's Help To Train FBI Agents: Report

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel is considering involving the Ultimate Fighting Championship - a popular mixed martial arts company, to beef up the self-defence skills of the agents, according to a report in The Independent, citing people familiar with the plan. During a teleconference with the heads of the FBI's 55 field offices, Mr Patel suggested that he wanted the agency to establish a formal relationship with UFC. W…

3 days ago·New Delhi, India

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