“Officially out of control” – Dana White loses it after shirtless African men hilariously request to ‘oil up’ UFC boss

The guys from 'Greetings from Africa Videos' ask UFC CEO, Dana White, to let them oil him up in a hilarious new video.


“Officially out of control” – Dana White loses it after shirtless African men hilariously request to ‘oil up’ UFC boss

The Greetings from Africa Videos' guys urge Dana White to let them oil him up (via UFC.com/Vecteezy)

A social media frenzy recently caught up with Dana White, the CEO of UFC, after a group of African guys unexpectedly requested him to ‘oil up’. The incident occurred on Instagram, where several comments flooded the post. The group urged Dana to let them “oil up” as they awaited the release of the UFC 300 headliner news.

The post was uploaded to Instagram by a user named mwojo95. It shows a group of African men standing with a picture of Dana White. These guys are from the “Greetings from Africa Videos,” where they take requests and uniquely upload videos regarding the same. These greetings include birthdays, Valentine’s Day wishes, promotions, etc. The video of these guys wanting to oil Dana White up has blown up immensely. The post stated that White had still not announced the headliner for UFC 300 and therefore must oil up. This is what the caption for this video was written:

Still no UFC 300 announcement time to oil up !
mwojo95 via Instagram

The humorous post provides insight into the fun banter and surprising encounters that frequently define social media contacts with high-profile personalities such as Dana White. Despite the gravity of his job in the world of MMA, White is accepting of interacting with fans. He embraces the lighter side of the sport, enhancing his appeal and humanizing his public presence.

As UFC 300 approaches, the incident stands as a curious footnote in what promises to be a hilarious event in the world of mixed martial arts. Whether Dana White eventually decides to “oil up” in response to the amusing request remains to be seen.  

Dana White takes his ‘oiling up’ post in good spirits

Dana White, CEO of UFC, has long exemplified a no-nonsense approach and unwavering dedication to mixed martial arts. However, in a recent incident, White demonstrated his ability to take a joke and embrace the lighter side of his public image.

Dana White responds to the new 'oil up' video with his own funny reaction
Dana White responds to the new ‘oil up’ video with his funny reaction (via YouTube)

Fight fans are bombarding Dana White with comments, and recently, the guys from “Greetings from Africa Videos” have joined in. They are all pushing him to “oil up.” This oiling-up joke came about after White was live on social media. Some fan responded that he wanted to oil him up.  White responded with a cheerful and self-deprecating sense of humor, captioning the exchange on his Instagram account. This is what he captioned the story:

Officially out of control
Dana White via Instagram Story
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Dana White’s response to the post about oiling him up illustrates his ability to roll with the punches. The CEO of UFC keeps perspective in the face of unexpected and amusing scenarios. By accepting the joke and sharing it with his audience, White cements his reputation as a down-to-earth character.

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