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Aaron Pico can finally lay claim to a UFC win and he points to one of the promotion’s best as inspiration.In the lead-up to his highly anticipated duel with fellow former Bellator star Patricio Pitbull at UFC 327, Pico brought in a number of notable names to prepare for the fight, including UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev. Pico went on to deliver a virtuoso performance against Pitbull to score his first octagon victory and afterwards, he credited Chimaev with helping him take his game to the next level.“I think Khamzat’s going to win [at UFC 328] and I’m rooting for…

TNT Sports is partnering with DAZN on a new monthly boxing series dubbed The Fight with the first installment set to debut on July 4.The series is set to showcase fighters from numerous promoters including Top Rank, Matchroom Boxing, Golden Boy Promotions, and Queensberry Promotions, among others. Under terms of the agreement select events are set to air on TNT Sports’ U.S. networks, which also includes truTV as well as streaming platforms such as Bleacher Report.“DAZN has earned a strong reputation within the boxing community, and this will allow TNT Sports to be a player in this growing sport —…

Magomed Ankalaev had some words for Jiri Prochazka in the aftermath of UFC 327. Prochazka shared the Octagon with Carlos Ulberg in hopes of becoming a two-time UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. Early on in the fight, Ulberg suffered a knee injury. While many felt this would be the beginning of the end for “Black Jag,” Prochazka got caught with a hook that sent him crashing down to the mat. Ulberg followed up with punches on the ground to seal the knockout win. After the fight, Ankalaev poured salt in the wound by ripping Prochazka’s efforts in a series of posts…

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The Georgia Ports Authority announced its new inland port will open in May, according to a March 24 press release. The new inland port in Gainesville, Georgia, will have a direct connection to the port’s global ocean carrier network, which includes 40 ship calls per week. The service can help local manufacturers in Georgia handle freight in industries such as poultry, heavy equipment and forest products. The Gainesville Inland Port, formerly known as the Blue Ridge Connector, has a build-out…

The bar muscle up is one of the most iconic and frustrating skills in functional fitness. It looks simple from the outside. Pull up hard, get over the bar, press out. Yet for many athletes, progress stalls for months or even years. The reason is not just strength. It is not just technique. It is the transition. The transition is the moment where the athlete moves from pulling below the bar to pressing above it. This is where most failures happen. Understanding why requires looking at biomechanics, neuromuscular coordination, strength profiles, and skill acquisition science. This article breaks down the…

Terry Gerton I want to start by picking your brain on health insurance. Many federal retirees and near retirees are traveling more, and often they’re traveling internationally. If you’re covered under the Federal Employees Health Benefit Plan, how does that coverage work outside the US? Tammy Flanagan That’s a good question, Terry, because each plan has its own set of requirements when you’re traveling overseas. Some plans are fairly generous. In fact, Blue Cross Blue Shield has offices overseas where if you’re in those areas where those offices are located, they’ll pay the claim for you and take care of…

01:19 12.4.2026 WASHINGTON –Iran’s government said the third session of talks between the US and Iran ended in the early hours of April 12 in Islamabad and will continue later in the day despite “differences” between the two sides. A senior White House official did not confirm to RFE/RL that the talks had ended for the first day, saying only, “15 hours and counting.” Sources told RFE/RL that the US delegation was still at the Serena Hotel negotiation site in Islamabad around 4 a.m., about an hour after Iranian sources said talks had been paused. Some observers said it was…

Shihan Francisco Filho is a Brazilian Kyokushin Karateka and kickboxer. He is one of the few karate-ka to have successfully completed the 100-man kumite more than once. He holds notable K-1 wins over Sam Greco, Andy Hug, Remy Bonjasky, Ernesto Hoost, Peter Aerts, and Stefan Leko. Francisco Filho started Kyokushin at the age of 11 and received a black belt six and half years later. He made his professional K-1 fighting debut on July 20, 1997, at the K-1 Dream ’97 tournament against Kyokushin and Seidokaikan fighter Andy Hug. This was their second encounter, the first being at the 5th Kyokushin…

The new add-on introduces Thorn’s rise through a new campaign arc and expands the base game with more heroes, units, and battle tools. Chimera Entertainment has revealed Crownless King, the next expansion to Strategy RPG Songs of Silence. Crownless King will require the base game to run and takes the focus away from some of the other heroes and puts the spotlight on Thorn. Thorn is described as a “reckless rogue” whose abilities are developed by means of raw strength, intelligence, and a blatant disregard for all rules as many kingdoms fall across Sonnan and Irdheim. The expansion brings new…

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces will begin implementing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on April 13 at 10 a.m. ET, in accordance with the President’s proclamation. U.S. CENTCOM press release The blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. CENTCOM forces will not impede freedom of navigation for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports. Additional information will be provided to commercial mariners through a formal notice prior…