Sean Strickland left the mustache for the fight in UFC 312. Photo: Reproduction X UFC
Sean Strickland is known for making fun of other people, but this time, Dana White made him the butt of the joke. During a press conference this Thursday (6), the American fighter appeared with a new look for the UFC 312, when he will enter the octagon in a rematch for the middleweight belt (up to 83,9 kg) against Dricus du Plessis. But it seems that the president of the organization did not approve much of the athlete's change.
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Strickland is undeniably a showman, at 33 years of age, regularly entertaining fans with his outrageous antics. It's no surprise that the American has already made his presence felt in Australia, being labelled 'the biggest jerk in the UFC' on the first page from the local newspaper.
With that in mind, it's no surprise that viewers at the press conference enjoyed White's reaction to his new mustache. Sean Strickland protocols for UFC 312. The Australian media couldn't resist asking Dana a question about the fighter's new facial hair. When asked to rate the new look on a scale of zero to ten, the UFC president gave Strickland a quick glance before a wry smile appeared on his face. Instead of commenting, White made the perfect joke, preferring to let his silence speak for itself. Changing the subject, he asked another journalist: 'What do you have?' (see below)
Dana White isn't feeling Sean Strickland's mustache pic.twitter.com/9rPVPgPKbb
— Best MMA Moments (@XcellentMMA) February 6, 2025
Delighted by the reaction, the Australian audience burst into laughter.
The rematch between Dricus du Plessis e Sean Strickland No. UFC 312 takes place this Saturday (8) at Qudos Bank Arena, in Sydney, Australia.
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