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Real American Freestyle (RAF) returns TONIGHT (Sat., April 18, 2026) with its eighth event, streaming live from Liacouras Center of Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Former two-division UFC champion, Henry Cejudo, was supposed to headline the card against former Bantamweight champion and former rival, Merab Dvalishvili; however, a last-second injury forced Cejudo off the card (details here).The new main event is No. 2-ranked UFC Lightweight contender, Arman Tsarukyan, taking on mixed martial arts (MMA) legend, Urijah Faber. The co-main event now features a championship match as Kyle Snyder defends his Light Heavyweight title against Rizabek Aitmukhan.RAF 08 kicks off at 8…

Yorktown, VA – Naval Medical Readiness Logistics Command (NMRLC) held a retirement ceremony to say goodbye to Command Master Chief Hospital Corpsman Brandon Lindbeck at the Naval Weapons Station Yorktown Nelson Chapel, Friday, April 17. Capt. Christopher Barnes, NMRLC’s commanding officer, was the presiding officer. Family and friends from around the nation were present, making this a standing-room-only event. Shipmates who served with him from previous duty stations were also present to watch the heartfelt presentation of mementos, stories, and salutations. At one point in the ceremony, when Lindbeck shared a story about how his journey in the Navy began,…

Iran Press TV Thursday, 16 April 2026 10:15 PM Iran has strongly denounced latest threats by the US Treasury Department to intensify sanctions, branding Washington’s latest hostile move as “economic terrorism” and blatant “state blackmail.” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei slammed the US measures in a post on his X account on Thursday, describing them as deliberate attempts to inflict suffering on innocent civilians. “It is utterly abominable how policies that deliberately inflict pain and suffering on innocent people are presented with smug self-righteousness,” Baqaei wrote. “This only reveals an inhumane mindset behind them. These are nothing short of economic…

Cyberattacks against critical infrastructure from groups sympathetic to Iran appear to be ticking up, as the federal government warns that hackers may exploit vulnerabilities.Last week, pro-Iranian hacking group Ababil of Minab claimed responsibility for a March hack on the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, publishing claims on Telegram that they said showed them accessing LA Metro’s internal systems. The transit agency shut down access to some of its network after its security team found unauthorized activity, although officials said bus and rail service was unaffected.The group’s claims may be false. It is an “emerging” group “with a limited public profile and…

Iran Press TV Thursday, 16 April 2026 10:41 AM The deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces says Iran increased the production rate of attack drones tenfold during a seven-month period after the US-Israeli war in June last year. Speaking in a television interview published on Thursday, Brigadier General Alireza Sheikh said Iran has succeeded in making a significant increase in its drone capabilities. He added that the Iranian Armed Forces are prepared for any possible scenario in the future by learning from the past events. The Armed Forces’ capabilities to confront and respond to threats and to…

I have officially stopped going to taekwondo training classes (see the details in this blog post), but that doesn’t mean I’m going to stop training altogether. While I don’t have tons of room in my current home to train, my partner and I have figured out how to make the most of our space. This guest article by Dana Brown shares how to create a safe, functional, and welcoming space to practice your martial art in your home. If you would like to contribute a martial arts-related guest post to Little Black Belt, please review the guest writer guidelines here. …

When people think of martial arts, they most likely picture the most popular forms such as Kung-fu, Karate, Judo, and Jiu-jitsu. While the popularity of these martial arts is widespread throughout the world, thanks in large part to movies and television, they are fairly recent in the history of martial arts.There are several lesser-known martial arts, that are still practiced today, with histories stretching all the way back to the earliest human civilizations. In many cases, it is hard to provide an accurate date of origin for a particular martial art as human records don’t exist from early human history.…

StarSavior is the latest RPG experience from the developer of CounterSide, Studio Bside, where you lead the Saviors through journeys of the cosmos to inherit the StarSavior’s power. Blending elements inspired by titles like Umamusume Pretty Derby, Eversoul, and Outerplanes, the game aims to create a unique mix of strategy, storytelling, and character-driven gameplay. But does it all come together well? After spending over 26 hours in the game, I decided to dive deep and see what it truly offers. I played StarSavior on my Samsung M55, a fairly standard mid-range device, to get a realistic sense of its performance and accessibility. In this…

Gokhan Saricam made an immediate impact in the UFC heavyweight division.In his first trip to the octagon, Saricam walked out with a victory after scoring an impressive knockout of the returning Tanner Boser on the UFC Winnipeg preliminary card Saturday.Watch Saricam’s big finish below.Saricam, best known for a seven-fight run with Bellator, was the aggressor from the start, mixing striking with wrestling to pressure Boser. Though he failed to take Boser down, Saricam was doing plenty of damage with his punches and had a healthy lead on the scorecards going into Round 2.The Turkish standout stuck with the game plan…

The government of Australia has today, Saturday 18 April 2026, announced contracts with the Japanese government and shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) for the purchase of three “Upgraded Mogami” general purpose frigates. The event is a first step in an overall effort under SEA 3000 to produce up to 11 new general purpose frigates. RAN expects to take delivery of the first frigate in 2029. Australian Department of Defence press release (link): The Albanese Government has taken a major step towards delivering a larger and more lethal surface combatant fleet with contracts now signed for Australia’s first three general purpose…