A mixed martial arts company linked to Donald Trump Jr. is looking to win government contracts by teaching fighting techniques to military and police forces.
Mixed Martial Arts Group Ltd., an Australia-based company that counts celebrity brawler Conor McGregor among its investors, is hoping to win payouts from the military and first responders. Trump Jr. invested in the firm in a fundraising round late last year, and serves as an adviser to the company. American Ventures LLC, a Trump family-affiliated fund, led the round, which gathered about $3 million.
Conor McGregor, left, and Dustin Poirier during a UFC fight in Las Vegas in 2021.
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The company is looking for US partners to join ...
