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21 Aug 2025 – Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif denies retirement rumors; confirms she continues to train actively between Algeria and Qatar.

20 Aug 2025 – Jake Paul to fight WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis on 14 Nov 2025 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, bout to be streamed live on Netflix.

19 Aug 2025 – Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. jailed in Mexico after U.S. deportation; authorities allege cartel involvement.

10 Aug 2025 – Two Japanese boxers, Shigetoshi Kotari and Hiromasa Urakawa, die from fight-related brain injuries suffered on the same fight card in Tokyo on 2 Aug 2025.

14 Jul 2025 – Oleksandr Usyk kicks off title week focusing on the war in Ukraine rather than Daniel Dubois in London.

14 Jul 2025 – Katie Taylor edges Amanda Serrano in trilogy bout by majority decision at Madison Square Garden – a strong signal for women's boxing.

03 Jul 2025 – Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. arrested in Los Angeles, faces deportation following fight against Jake Paul.

10 Jun 2025 – Promoters confirm the fight between Canelo Álvarez and Terence Crawford on 13 September in Las Vegas, to be broadcast via Netflix.

05 Jun 2025 – Vasiliy Lomachenko, Ukrainian double Olympic champion and three-time world champion, announces his retirement from boxing at age 37.

04 May 2025 – Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will undergo elbow surgery this month, sidelining him for 6–8 weeks as he eyes a comeback.

03 Jun 2025 – World Boxing apologizes after Imane Khelif is named in a statement regarding mandatory gender verification – raising data privacy concerns.

03 Mar 2025 – IOC chief Bach: only boxers from the IOC‑recognised global federation “World Boxing” could participate at LA 2028 Olympics.

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Kickboxing / Muay Thai

20 Aug 2025 – ONE Championship: Zakaria El Jamari vows to finish Johan “Jojo” Ghazali at ONE Fight Night 35 on 5 Sep 2025 in Lumpinee Stadium.

20 Aug 2025 – Tengnueng Fairtex plans a destructive finish against undefeated Maksim Bakhtin in the main event of ONE Friday Fights 121 on 22 Aug 2025.

18 Aug 2025 – Nabil Anane to make his kickboxing debut against former champion Ilias Ennahachi at ONE Friday Fights 126.

16 Aug 2025 – Takeru vs. Denis Puric set for an explosive flyweight kickboxing clash at ONE 173 in Japan.

01 Aug 2025 – ONE Friday Fights 118 full card revealed: trilogy Muay Thai bout Worapon vs Şen headlining the event at Lumpinee Stadium on 1 Aug 2025.

14 Jun 2025 – Glory 100 live blog: Rico Verhoeven defends heavyweight title another time, defeating Artem Vakhitov in Rotterdam.

12–15 Jun 2025 – The 30th anniversary Hungarian Kickboxing World Cup & Open in Budapest saw great participation.

–** June 2025** – In Columbus (USA), the WAKO USA National Kickboxing Championships took place (exact dates not specified), including photos.

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MMA / UFC

21 Aug 2025 – Olympic wrestling champion Gable Steveson set to make his MMA debut on 12 Sep 2025 in an LFA heavyweight bout against Braden Peterson in Minnesota.

19 Aug 2025 – Khamzat Chimaev crowned new UFC middleweight champion after defeating Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 319 on 16 Aug 2025 in Chicago.

16 Aug 2025 – UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev took place live from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois on 16 Aug 2025.

16 Jul 2025 – Conor McGregor prepares UFC comeback, re-enters anti-doping testing pool; discussions around a White House event underway.

15 Jul 2025 – Eduarda Moura demands fight at UFC Fight Night in Rio on October 11 after her victory at UFC Nashville.

14 Jul 2025 – Ilia Topuria sets new record: trading card sold for $101,000, most expensive UFC card to date.

13 Jul 2025 – MMA community reacts skeptically to Dana White's White House event ambitions; Ben Askren returns after lung transplant.

14 Jul 2025** – UFC announces historic event in Qatar on November 22, 2025 – the first-ever MMA event in the country on the UFC calendar.

14 Jul 2025 – Jon Jones praises Dustin Poirier as part of his ideal UFC fighter, announces main event Poirier vs. Holloway at UFC 318.

15 Jul 2025 – Dustin Poirier confirms retirement – his final fight will be against Max Holloway at UFC 318 on July 19 in New Orleans.

04 Jul 2025 – Kayla Harrison wins UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship via kimura against Julianna Peña at UFC 316, earns Performance of the Night.

29 Jun 2025 – Sherdog: Live highlights from UFC 317 (“UFC 317 Highlight Video: Gregory Rodrigues…”) along with more videos of tight submissions and knockouts.

28 Jun 2025 – Sherdog report: After UFC 317, Dana White announces press conference for Canelo vs. Crawford – undisputed super middleweight title in sight.

25 Jun 2025 – Sherdog: Daniel Cormier had his new car stolen during UFC 317 weekend, several fights adjusted (“UFC 317 Gets New Matchup Following Sedriques Dumas' Exit”).

22 Jun 2025 – Dana White officially announces that **Jon Jones** is retiring from the UFC heavyweight roster and names **Tom Aspinall** the new undisputed UFC heavyweight champion.

22 Jun 2025 – **Khalil Rountree Jr.** defeats **Jamahal Hill** by unanimous decision at UFC Baku, scoring multiple knockdowns with leg kicks and strengthening his position in the light heavyweight division.

21 Jun 2025 – UFC signs former PFL heavyweight champion **Ante Delija** to a long-term contract.

21 Jun 2025 – UFC CEO Dana White confirms negotiations on a new broadcast deal, likely involving multiple networks; ESPN is seen as the leading candidate for the new contract.

19 Jun 2025** (according to MMA Fighting)** – Mackenzie Dern pushes for a title fight against Virna Jandiroba as speculation grows over a super fight between Zhang Weili and Valentina Shevchenko.

20 Jun 2025 – **Alex Pereira** reveals he has gained weight up to 243.8 lb; fans speculate about a potential move to heavyweight and a possible clash with **Tom Aspinall**.

For home training, choosing the right mat plays a central role in ensuring both safety and comfort. The thickness of the mats is a crucial factor, as it directly affects impact protection, stability, and suitability for specific types of movement. Here is a detailed overview of what mat thickness is suitable for different types of training and use cases:

Regular fitness training with weights (bodyweight, free weights, kettlebells) • Recommended thickness: 1.0 – 2.0 cm
• Suitable: fitness mats, high-density yoga mats, rubber floor tiles, or thin puzzle mats

Explanation:
- For weight training, a non-slip and stable surface is important.
- A mat that is too soft can unnecessarily strain joints during squats or lunges by reducing stability.
- For heavy weights, it is advisable to place an additional cushioned surface underneath the weight area (e.g., 2 cm rubber mat or platform).

Product recommendation:
- FIGHTERS fitness & gymnastics mats / 60 x 60 x 1.2 cm


Gymnastics, stretches, yoga, Pilates • Recommended thickness: 0.6 – 1.5 cm
• Suitable: gymnastics mats, Pilates mats, yoga training mats

Explanation:
- Moderate cushioning protects the spine and joints during floor exercises without disturbing balance.
- For yoga, a thinner mat (0.6–1.0 cm) is usually sufficient, while Pilates or gymnastics may benefit from slightly more cushioning (1.0–1.5 cm).

Product recommendation:
- FIGHTERS fitness & gymnastics mats / 60 x 60 x 1.2 cm


Children's play & tumbling • Recommended thickness: 2.0 – 4.0 cm
• Suitable: thick puzzle mats or crash mats

Explanation:
- Children need a well-cushioned and impact-absorbing surface to soften minor falls.
- Puzzle mats with 2–3 cm thickness are ideal – they are modular, easy to clean, and provide thermal insulation from a cold floor.
- For more intense play or gymnastics, crash mats (up to 4 cm) can be used.

Product recommendation:
- FIGHTERS puzzle & play mats / 100 x 100 x 2 cm


Standing combat sport training (kickboxing, karate, taekwondo) • Recommended thickness: 2.0 – 2.5 cm
• Suitable: puzzle mats of medium thickness

Explanation:
- Mats should have slight cushioning to better execute kicking techniques.
- Although fall techniques are not intended, if someone falls, the mats cushion the fall accordingly.
- The slight springiness helps protect joints like knees and ankles.

Product recommendation:
- FIGHTERS kickboxing & combat sport mats / 100 x 100 x 2 cm
- FIGHTERS kickboxing & combat sport mats / 100 x 100 x 2.5 cm


Fall technique or combat sport training (Judo, Aikido, BJJ, MMA) • Recommended thickness: 3.0 – 5.0 cm
• Suitable: puzzle mats (judo mats, tatami), crash mats, MMA mats

Explanation:
- For fall techniques, a mat that is soft but not too sponge-like is necessary to avoid injuries from throws and falls.
- Mats with at least 3 cm thickness are standard for Judo or Aikido – often featuring a textured (tatami) surface to prevent slipping.
- For ground fighting in MMA or BJJ, 3–4 cm thick EVA puzzle mats off