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Quillan Salkilld sent a message to the rest of the lightweight division on Saturday night with a first-round finish of Mateusz Gamrot — but it wasn’t just the fact that he got the quick stoppage, it was how Salkilld did it against one of the division’s best grapplers. Following the win, Salkilld called for a top-five fighter. But will he get it next?Following UFC Vegas 120, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee react to the card, Salkilld’s impressive submission win over Gamrot, the realistic options in front of him, and what would’ve happened had Salkilld called out PFL…

Trending:Arman Tsarukyan vs. Charles Oliveira 2 cancelled as Tsarukyan set for new UFC 331 fightCredit: Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLCUFC welterweight contender Ian Machado Garry says he’s gone radio silent on social media ahead of his showdown with Islam Makhachev. Ian Machado Garry is days away from squaring off against UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 330. Garry earned the next welterweight title shot after recent wins over former titleholder Belal Muhammad and Carlos Prates. Ahead of the biggest fight of his life, many fans have criticized Garry for some of his recent media appearances. A recent marketing campaign with the…

It’s rare for an established charitable organization to rebrand itself after a quarter-century. But the New York charity Tuesday’s Children, founded in 2001, is changing its name to better reflect its mission to not only serve children, but adults and Gold Star Families still impacted by the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. “For more than two decades, we’ve stood with the 9/11 community through grief, healing, and hope,” Tuesday’s Promise CEO and U.S. Army Veteran Becky Rossman said in a statement to Military.com. “Our new name, Tuesday’s Promise, reflects both where we began and where we’re going. It honors the…

First Look After the DHS CWMD office was dissolved, lawmakers say a GAO review is needed to ensure its former functions are still being carried out effectively. Justin Doubleday@jdoubledayWFED August 7, 2026 4:52 pm 3 min read After the the Department of Homeland Security dissolved its Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction office this year, House lawmakers say a review is needed to ensure its former functions are still being carried out effectively. Homeland Security Committee Ranking Member Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) and Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology Ranking Member Timothy Kennedy (D-N.Y.) requested the review in an Aug. 6 letter…

The Senate just agreed to hand Trump a tariff weapon against Russia. Will he use it? – Atlantic Council Fast Thinking August 7, 2026 • 5:56pm ET By Atlantic Council JUST IN It’s out of the chamber and aimed at the Kremlin. New legislation that could impose major costs on Moscow’s trading partners cleared the US Senate today, at a time when the Russian economy is teetering and Ukraine is increasingly striking behind Russian lines. The 86-11 vote sends the bill, which has President Donald Trump’s blessing, to the US House. We turned to our experts to break…

As practitioners progress in their Kyokushin journey, they develop essential leadership qualities that extend beyond the confines of the dojo. These qualities, such as integrity, humility, and empathy, are nurtured through the practice of Kyokushin and shape individuals into influential leaders both on and off the mat. 1. Integrity: Kyokushin instills a deep sense of integrity in its practitioners. They adhere to a strict code of conduct, upholding honesty, fairness, and moral principles in all their actions. This unwavering commitment to integrity earns them the respect and trust of their peers and sets them apart as exemplary leaders. 2. Humility:…

The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. From recent satellite imagery, the Russian Navy now looks to be using nets to protect submarines from drone attacks at a highly strategic base on the country’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula. There are also signs that Russian forces have been taking new steps at a separate base along the Black Sea to shield submarines against uncrewed aerial threats. The appearance of the nets over the submarines at the base in Kamchatka point to how Russia’s concerns about drone threats have extended to…

GRAYLING, Mich. — Concealed among the trees of northern Michigan, M109A6 Paladin howitzers waited for their next fire mission as Soldiers monitored communications, maintained their equipment and prepared to move again. For Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 201st Field Artillery Regiment, West Virginia Army National Guard, the cycle of receiving a mission, moving into position, firing and displacing was about more than putting rounds on target. During Exercise Northern Strike 26-2, the battery used Camp Grayling’s expansive training areas and complex exercise environment to rehearse how it could be required to operate during large-scale combat operations. “We shoot, we move, we…

Steven Asplund survived a wild heavyweight war with Guilherme Pat to get his hand raised at UFC Vegas 120. “Concrete” came out looking to rebound from the first UFC loss of his career, while Pat was also chasing his second Octagon victory after splitting his opening two promotional appearances. The Minnesota heavyweight controlled much of the opening round with constant pressure. After trading in the clinch and at range, Asplund connected with a big right hand that dropped “Kong” late in the frame. He followed him to the canvas and unloaded with ground-and-pound, but Pat survived to hear the bell.…

Powerlifting has produced some extraordinary athletes over the past decade, but few have impressed Dr. Mike Israetel as much as Colton “The Limit Breaker” Engelbrecht. In a recent Renaissance Periodization (RP) YouTube video, Israetel analyzed some of Engelbrecht’s biggest lifts and explained why the 25-year-old South African may already deserve consideration as the greatest powerlifter in history. From his record-breaking deadlift to his unmatched powerlifting total, Israetel praised not only Engelbrecht’s strength but also the technical precision that makes those numbers possible. Why Colton Engelbrecht Is Already in the GOAT Conversation After watching Engelbrecht’s performances, Dr. Mike didn’t hesitate to…