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Justin Gaethje and other UFC stars to lead training exercise at the FBI Academy

Interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje will be among several UFC fighters who will demonstrate their training techniques to academy students and FBI staff at the FBI Special Agent Academy in Quantico, Virginia, on Saturday and Sunday.

Gaethje also will headline a July 4 card on the south lawn of the White House when he goes against Ilia Topuria for the lightweight championship.

“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,” FBI director Kash Patel said in a statement.

Jorge Masvidal, Chris Weidman, Claudia Gadelha, Michael Chandler, Manel Kape and Renzo Gracie are the other mixed-martial arts fighters who will take part.

"It’s an incredible opportunity for our athletes to experience, and we’re proud to support the FBI in strengthening their defense techniques,” Dana White, the UFC CEO and president, said in a statement.

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WrestleMania 41 schedule, start time, lineup, how to watch annual WWE extravaganza

WrestleMania 41 weekend has arrived.

For the first time since 1993, WrestleMania returns to Las Vegas – but this time even bigger and brighter than before. As has been the case since 2020, WrestleMania will be a two-night event with 13 matches in total scheduled to take place. Given that WrestleMania 41 takes place in "Sin City," could we see Dana White and/or some UFC fighters make an appearance?

Below you will find the full card for WrestleMania 41, with information about how you can watch the premium live event each night.

WrestleMania 41 card, Night 1

  • Rey Mysterio vs. El Grande Americano

  • Jade Cargill vs. Naomi

  • World Tag Team Championship match: The War Raiders (Erik and Ivar) (c) vs. The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods)

  • United States Championship match: LA Knight (c) vs. Jacob Fatu

  • World Heavyweight Championship match: Gunther (c) vs. Jey Uso

  • WWE Women's Championship match: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Charlotte Flair

  • Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins

Feb 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Cody Rhodes celebrates after defeating Kevin Owens during the WWE Undiisputed Championship match during the WWE Royal Rumble at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

WrestleMania 41 card, Night 2

  • AJ Styles vs. Logan Paul

  • Sin City street fight: Damian Priest vs. Drew McIntyre

  • Women's Tag Team Championship match: Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez (c) vs. Bayley and Lyra Valkyria

  • Fatal four-way match for Intercontinental Championship: Bron Breakker (c) vs. Penta vs. Finn Balor vs. Dominik Mysterio

  • Triple threat match for Women's World Championship: Iyo Sky (c) vs. Bianca Belair vs. Rhea Ripley

  • Undisputed WWE Championship match: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. John Cena

When is WrestleMania 41?

WrestleMania 41 takes place Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Each night kicks off at 7 p.m. ET.

How to watch WrestleMania 41

In the U.S., WrestleMania 41 will stream live on Peacock, but you must be a premium or premium-plus subscrber to watch. Internationally, WrestleMania 41 will be available to watch on Netflix in most markets.

For extensive coverage on WrestleMania 41, be sure to visit Wrestling Junkie.

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Andrei Arlovski set for first post-UFC bout at DBX 1

Andrei Arlovski has booked his first fight since exiting the UFC in July. The former UFC heavyweight champion will compete against Terrance Hodges, debuting under the Dirty Boxing banner at DBX 1 on March 22. The event takes place at The Hangar at Regatta Harbour…