Professional fighters are frickin' cool. There aren't many of us who wouldn't like to be the kind of razor-sharp warrior who can defeat all comers with dizzying strike combos.

This issue – our fight special – can't turn you into champion boxer or world-beating martial artist, but it can help you develop some of the attributes of a pro fighter, such as a ring-ready body and the ability to throw powerful punches. 

We've also rammed the issue with revealing stories and workouts from the world's best fighters and uncovered why karate is the future of MMA.

Don't be alarmed if fighting isn't your thing, you'll find loads of punch-free fitness advice in the October issue, too. We show you how to build mighty arms, give you the inside track on the 34 best fitness gadgets on the market, reveal the world's best strength-boosting gym equipment and explain how eating chocolate for breakfast can help you lose weight.

So what are you waiting for? Get down to your local newsagent now and get your hands on your copy of Men's Fitness. If you want to make sure you don't ever miss a copy again, you can subscribe to MF here.