Dakota Ditcheva has been one of MMA’s rising stars over the past few years after coming over from a championship-level amateur Muay Thai career. Ditcheva, who has been named by ESPN as a future top athlete of the 21st century, is a talented striker with 11 finishes in 12 fights, coming into tonight’s bout undefeated in her MMA career. Ditcheva went through Malin Hermansson, Cornelia Holm and Valentina Scatizzi last year to clinch the inaugural PFL Europe women’s flyweight championship. Now, coming over to the global stage, Ditcheva has dispatched of Lisa Mauldin and Chelsea Hackett in quick fashion as she also looks to become the inaugural PFL Women’s Flyweight Champion.

Dakota Ditcheva knees her way to PFL world title bout with another first-round stoppage

Mackenzie Dern entered her main card Strawweight battle versus Loopy Godinez in pretty dire straights. Though ranked at No. 7 in the world, Dern’s last two performances weren’t great. Jessica Andrade knocked her out badly towards the end of 2013, then earlier this year, Amanda Lemos scored a ton of punishing shots en route to a dominant decision win. Worse than the outcomes themselves, Dern appeared to be regressing, which happens when you suddenly stop working with your acclaimed boxing coach.

Mackenzie Dern denies Loopy Godinez to save Top 10 spot, still keeps her chin in the air | UFC Abu Dhabi

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Here are your options to watch Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov, including the live stream, pay-per-view options, and start time for the fight on Saturday in California.

How to watch Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov: Fight card details, start time & more for 2024 boxing fight

Los Angeles, CA

Boxing On SI

By Mohamed Bahaa In a surprising turn of events, Jose Valenzuela upset the odds to capture the WBA junior welterweight title on Saturday night in Los Angeles. D

Mexican Valenzuela Shocks the Boxing World by Defeating Isaac 'Pitbull' Cruz for the WBA Junior Welterweight Title

Terence Crawford will look to prove his pound-for-pound supremacy once again when he takes on WBA super welterweight champion Israil Madrimov at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on August 3. The 12-round bout, plus undercard action, will be broadcast on PPV by DAZN, ESPN+ and Prime Video. Crawford (40-0, 31...

Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov live fight updates, results, highlights from 2024 boxing fight

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Some Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful said they were skeptical when Thomas Forrester (Mathew Atkinswon) asked Hope Spencer (Anikka Noelle) to marry him for a third time on Friday.

The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Thomas was not sincere in his proposal to Hope on Friday

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

New York City, NY

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Santa Monica, CA

By Mohamed Bahaa In an exciting precursor to the Riyadh Season, Southern California fight fans were treated to an exhilarating three-fight event on Wednesday ni

Marc Castro Shines With Victory Over George Acosta In Santa Monica

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Team USA has been struggling to dominate the Paris Olympics, with a slow start on day three. After claiming two gold medals and seven overall on Sunday, the US failed to capture any gold medals on Monday, dropping them down in the standings. Team USA captured six bronze medals and two silver medals - eight overall, but no golds.

Team USA fails to win a single gold medal on day three at Paris Olympics.

While a potential match between former welterweight titleholder Errol Spence Jr. and junior middleweight Sebastian Fundora has yet to be made official, it remains a fascinating fight that could wind up on one of Premier Boxing Champions’ pay-per-view slots on Amazon’s Prime Video. “That’s an intriguing fight to...

Errol Spence vs. Sebastian Fundora 'a really intriguing fight,' says PBC spokesman

Savannah, GA

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Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Shakur Stevenson and Vasily Lomachenko had to be separated by security last night at the Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov event at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. The altercation appeared to have started after WBC lightweight champion Shakur saw Lomachenko in the crowd at the fight and started pressing him for a fight. Stevenson, 27, has been calling out Lomachenko for the past year but with no luck.

Shakur Stevenson & Vasily Lomachenko Clash at Crawford vs. Madrimov Event

By Mohamed Bahaa Boxing enthusiasts around the globe are buzzing with excitement as Terence Crawford prepares to make his return to the ring this Saturday night

Crawford Set For A Showdown With Madrimov: Anticipation Builds For Saturday's Bout

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(MA) Meet Gibson Band, a pocket-sized pup with a huge heart full of love. This 4-year-old Chihuahua grew up as an owned pup in a loving home. Unfortunately, Gibson's owners recently went through some unexpected life changes, and as such were no longer able to provide him with the care and love he needed. Now, Gibson is living safely with a foster family found through Great Dog Rescue New England. Despite loving his foster family, Gibson hopes he will not have to wait very long before he can make his final move to a furever home!

Tiny 8-Pound Chihuahua Searching For Love After Owner Forced To Surrender

Detroit, MI

Flint, MI

The "GWOAT" is the desired moniker of the Flint, Michigan native. You will see it on the gold chain she wears around her neck as well as the license plate of her vehicle. One cannot deny Claressa Shields’ greatness in female boxing. Sporting a nearly perfect amateur record with...

Claressa Shields: The New WBC Female Heavyweight Champ

Omaha southpaw Terence “Bud” Crawford landed world title in his fourth weight class on August 3, when he faced Uzbekistan’s Israil Madrimov at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. The latter brought to the ring his WBA light middleweight belt, making the first championship defense. The contest followed performance by Eminem, who treated the crowd with some of his greatest hits.

Photos: Terence Crawford dethrones Israil Madrimov to become four-weight king

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Martin Bakole Shocks Boxing World With TKO Victory Over Jared Anderson

By Mohamed Bahaa Martin Bakole delivered a career-defining performance on Saturday night, claiming a stunning fifth-round TKO victory over highly-touted...

Martin Bakole Shocks Boxing World With TKO Victory Over Jared Anderson

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