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Is Dricus Next for Strickland? | UFC OKC & Cage Titans 77 Recap

July 21, 2026 • Episode 270

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In today's episode, Fares reacts to all the biggest moments from last weekend in combat sports.

Starting with UFC Oklahoma City, Dricus du Plessis puts on a dominant performance against Kamaru Usman (0:30). What's next for "The Nigerian Nightmare" (2:26)? Did DDP do enough to earn a title shot against Sean Strickland (4:06)? Christian Leroy Duncan puts on a striking clinic against veteran Jared Cannonier (6:57). Tommy McMillen steals the show (8:43). The rest of the winners from the card (11:29). Final thoughts on UFC OKC (14:01).

Fares also had the pleasure of being in attendance for the electric Cage Titans 77. In the main event, Andrew Valdina improves to 9-0 (15:22). John Simons moves to 3-0 in Plymouth (17:41). Hilary Rose takes a UFC veteran into deep waters (18:29). Ozzy Martin's tear continues (19:36). Zack Zappone scores a massive knockout (20:45). Two new amateur champions are crowned (21:45). Ian Barrett's herd takes over the arena (23:57). Ice Cold McKenna's army keeps growing (24:45). Nick Mercuri doesn't get paid by the hour (25:35). Andrew Jacobs earns a disciplined victory (26:07). Final thoughts on Cage Titans 77 (27:33).

Finally, Fares previews this weekend's biggest fights and what's worth watching (31:57).

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