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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**.

The best martial arts brands depend somewhat on which martial art you practice (e.g. boxing, MMA, karate, jiu-jitsu, taekwondo, etc.). However, there are some renowned brands that are generally recognized for their quality and reliability in the martial arts world. Here is an overview of the best martial arts brands by category:

Top Brands Venum
According to Wikipedia, Venum is a French brand specializing in the production of sportswear and equipment for various martial arts such as Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), boxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, and karate. The brand operates worldwide in several regions, including Brazil, America, Europe, and Asia. Venum is also known for its partnership with the UFC, where it has been the official outfitter since 2020.

• Very popular in MMA, boxing, Muay Thai
• Good quality and stylish design
• Wide range of products
• Official outfitter of the UFC

Twins Special
According to Wikipedia, Twins Special Co., Ltd., also known as Twins Special, is a Thai sports equipment manufacturer specializing in Muay Thai, boxing, and physical fitness, and sells its products worldwide. The company is based in Suan Luang, Krathum Baen, Samut Sakhon, on the outskirts of Bangkok.

• Also from Thailand, very well-known in Muay Thai
• Top gloves, shin guards, and shorts
• Wide selection of boxing gloves, limited otherwise
• Ideal for sparring and competition

Top Ten
Top Ten is a German martial arts brand and one of the main sponsors of WAKO. Top Ten is especially known in the field of kickboxing. To date, over 100 European and World Championships in Taekwon-Do, kickboxing, and boxing, as well as 3 Olympic Games and the Youth Olympic Games, have been equipped with TOP TEN safety equipment.

• Official outfitter of WAKO
• Excellent equipment for headgear and boxing gloves
• Wide product range
• Popular in kickboxing and point fighting

Everlast
According to Wikipedia, Everlast Worldwide Incorporated is an American sports brand specializing in boxing, mixed martial arts, and physical fitness, and markets its products worldwide. The company was founded in the Bronx and is currently based in Manhattan.

• Classic in boxing
• Wide range (from beginner to professional level)
• Good value for money
• Lower quality in the amateur segment

Adidas
Adidas is a global sports equipment provider with a very wide range. In the martial arts field, Adidas offers various products such as shoes, boxing gloves, punching bags, and much more. Adidas is also the official outfitter of WAKO.

• Widely used in karate, judo, and taekwondo
• Recognized by many federations
• Good value for money
• High-quality products

FIGHTERS
FIGHTERS is a Swiss provider of martial arts equipment. A very wide range is available in boxing, kickboxing, and Muay Thai. In addition to classic products such as protective gear, FIGHTERS also offers clothing, punching bags, and fitness accessories.

• Wide range in boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai
• Recognized by WAKO Suisse
• Good value for money
• Very good quality

Conclusion:
If you're looking for something high-quality, brands like Venum, Twins Special, Top Ten are usually a safe choice. For beginners, FIGHTERS and Everlast are often a good compromise between price and quality.