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Aaron Pico will don the wrestling singlet once again as the UFC star will compete under the Real American Freestyle banner against a former PFL kingpin. The former multi-time titleholder inside the PFL smart cage is Lance Palmer, who was also a former Ohio State All-American, and he will wrestle Pico in St. Louis at RAF 10 on June 13th. Pico was a standout American wrestling prospect before getting into MMA, and he came just a single victory short of representing America in the 2016 Olympics. The former Bellator MMA product looks to gain momentum with consecutive wins in different…

At a U.S Army training facility in Germany on Thursday, some senior officers highlighted the benefits of American presence in the country, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was reviewing whether to reduce troop numbers in the country.The benefits of U.S. troops here include deterring adversaries, combat training with allies on European terrain and absorbing lessons from nearby Ukraine, they told Reuters and a small group of other media visiting the U.S. Army’s only combat training center outside the U.S., located in Hohenfels, southern Germany.The handful of officers who spoke either did not comment on President Trump’s…

Dragomir Petrov will take on a tough Japanese opponent in a battle for glory on May 30 in Plovdiv, Bulgaria Bulgarian kickboxer Dragomir Petrov is set to face a true Japanese challenge in one of the most anticipated bouts of SENSHI 31 Gladiators. On May 30 at 7:30 PM EET /12:30 PM EST/, on the stage of the Ancient Theatre in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, he will measure his strength against the resilient Hirokatsu Miyagi – a fighter with a “samurai spirit” and an uncompromising style. The clash is part of the spectacular Grand Prix tournament in the 70 kg category – a format that leaves no room…

The Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) at the Directorate of Defense Research & Development (DDR & D) within the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD), and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems announce the delivery of the first batch of Tamir interceptors, a core component of the Iron Dome air defense system, to the United States Marine Corps- as scheduled- as part of the Medium Range Intercept Capability (MRIC)   program . This initial delivery supports the force-build-up of the first operational MRIC platoon, marking an important milestone in the establishment of a new, mobile air defense capability designed to protect Marine Corps forces against…

One of the most common questions I am asked is “What should I do about Medicare when I retire … or turn 65?” I love to answer this question; however, the reason it is so complicated is because there is so much misinformation floating around. Here are some of the things I hear, along with reasons why it is important to take time to consider the pros and cons of adding Medicare to FEHB.Myth: Adding Medicare Part B is too expensive.It is true that adding Medicare Part B will add a minimum of $202.90/month in premiums to your monthly expenses.…

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth controversially claimed on Thursday that the fragile ceasefire with Iran means that President Donald Trump does not yet have to seek congressional consent to extend the war.Hegseth argued that the pause in hostilities freezes the ticking clock that would otherwise require the president either to get agreement from lawmakers or to end military operations after 60 days.“We are in a ceasefire right now, which [in] our understanding means the 60-day clock pauses, or stops,” Hegseth told Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing. Kaine, who was Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton’s running…

DAF’s AI workforce plan was developed in accordance with the Department of War’s AI Strategy. Credit: Ivan Cholakov/Shutterstock.com. The US Department of the Air Force (DAF) has introduced a new plan designed to increase its capacity to recruit, train and retain professionals skilled in artificial intelligence (AI). Named the Total Force plan, the strategy was created in accordance with the Department of War’s (DoW) AI Strategy directive and supports DAF’s objective to advance the nation’s position in AI. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out…

The House is taking up a Senate-passed budget resolution that sets nearly $1 trillion in defense spending—roughly $500 billion below the levels President Donald Trump has publicly pushed—setting up a potential battle within the Republican Party over how far to go on military funding. The framework outlines roughly $5.5 trillion in federal spending for Fiscal Year 2026, including about $934 billion in national defense budget authority and a projected $1.26 trillion deficit. It also directs committees to draft legislation that could increase defense and immigration-related spending over the next decade. The GOP-controlled Senate approved the measure in a 50-48 vote…

UFC light heavyweight star Johnny Walker will make the move to heavyweight to face one of the division’s most accomplished contenders. UFC fan favorite Johnny Walker’s most recent outing against former title challenger Dominick Reyes at UFC 327 wasn’t well-received by the fans earlier this month. In what was expected to be a back-and-forth battle with a potential highlight-reel finish, Walker and Reyes opted for a slow-paced fight that left the Kaseya Center crowd antsy. Walker went on to lose the fight by split decision as Reyes moved one step closer to another potential title shot. It was a disappointing…

MMAmania.com confirmed with multiple sources today (Thurs., April 30, 2026) that longtime Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight staple Johnny Walker will make the jump to Heavyweight to face No. 10-ranked Ante Delija at UFC Belgrade on Sat., August 1, 2026, inside Belgrade Arena in Belgrade, Serbia.Both fighters have verbally agreed to the matchup, though contracts have not yet been issued.After 16 fights at 205 pounds, Walker (22-10) is officially moving up — a transition that has been looming. Standing 6’6”, he already has the frame of a Heavyweight, and he’s previously admitted the weight cut has become increasingly difficult.…