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Boxing

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.

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

Muay Thai

12–15 Jun 2025 – The 30th anniversary Hungarian Kickboxing World Cup & Hungarian Kickboxing Open took place in Budapest; over 3,700 participants from 50 countries.

Kickboxing

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.

–** January–March 2025** – Memorable Italian Kickboxing World Cup 2025 in Jesolo with record participation.

MMA / UFC

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**.

16 Jun 2025 – UFC International Fight Week announced: includes UFC Hall of Fame ceremony on June 26 and UFC 317 event (Topuria vs Oliveira) on June 28 in Las Vegas.

16 Jun 2025 – Dana White announces Jon Jones' return to the UFC to resolve the controversy surrounding Francis Ngannou.

16 Jun 2025 – UFC Atlanta (14 Jun 2025): Kamaru Usman defeats Joaquin Buckley; Rose Namajunas defeats Miranda Maverick; Edmen Shahbazyan wins; Raoni Barcelos wins; Mansur Abdul-Malik remains undefeated.

12 Jun 2025 – Release of the UFC 2025 calendar with all upcoming major events: UFC 317 (28 Jun, Las Vegas), UFC 319 (16 Aug, Chicago), etc.

08 Jun 2025 – UFC 316 (7 Jun, Newark): Merab Dvalishvili successfully defends his bantamweight title; Kayla Harrison becomes new women's bantamweight champion via Kimura over Juliana Peña.

03 Jun 2025 – Tom Aspinall declares Jon Jones “effectively retired” and calls for a unified title bout – UFC premier status remains uncertain.

01 Jun 2025 – UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas: Women's flyweight fight Blanchfield vs. Barber canceled after Barber was not medically cleared.

22 May 2025 – Dustin Poirier prepares to close out his UFC career with a trilogy title fight against Max Holloway.

11 May 2025 – Vitor Belfort is inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame 2025 in the Pioneer Era category; ceremony on 26 June 2025 in Las Vegas.

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