MAGA’s Infatuation With MMA Is Part Of A Long History Between Combat …

March 2026 was a big month for anyone keeping tabs on the increasingly important intersection between the Trump administration and combat sports. 

On March 11, FBI Director Kash Patel announced a partnership between his agency and the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Less than two weeks later, on March 24, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Mixed Martial Arts…