Next Saturday, July 19, is shaping up to be a memorable day filled with fights for combat sports fans everywhere.

With PFL Africa 1 rapidly approaching it seems as though the growth of MMA as a sport globally may be a stake in Cape Town.

— Ronald Acuña Jr. hit two home runs, including a towering blast to lead off Wednesday night's game against the Athletics, and the Atlanta Braves hit a season-high five homers in a 9-2 victory.