“Don’t want to get close, he might kiss me,” Sean Strickland’s words to Dana White for refusing face-off with Dricus du Plessis revealed

Sean Strickland refuses to get close to Dricus Du Plessis during their face-off, citing a hilarious reason.

“Don’t want to get close, he might kiss me,” Sean Strickland’s words to Dana White for refusing face-off with Dricus du Plessis revealed

Sean Strickland refuses to go near Dricus Du Plessis during their face-off (via MMA Fighting)

The UFC 297 main event between Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis drew much attention. The latest attention grabber came for an odd occurrence during the pre-fight face-off. The incident happened during the face-off. Strickland refused to get too close to Du Plessis, piquing fans’ interest. He also talked to Dana White during this face-off.

Sean Strickland appears to be conversing with Dana White during the UFC 297 face-off. Du Plessis was in a fearsome face-off position, while Strickland took a laid-back approach. Strickland allegedly took a jab at Du Plessis’s ‘kissing incidents,’ saying he might kiss him too if he got too close. This is what he said to White:

I don’t want to get too close, he might kiss me.
Sean Strickland during the UFC 297 face-off
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Dricus Du Plessis and Sean Strickland shared bad blood coming into their title fight. The seasonal press conference and the brawl that ensued at UFC 296 cemented their hatred for each other. However, their interactions remain unpredictable owing to the heightened tensions before their title fight.

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Sean Strickland is noted for his direct and candid style inside and beyond the cage. His eagerness to speak his thoughts has earned him a following, and his statements aimed at Du Plessis will surely get noticed. The suspicion and curiosity sparked by this incident highlight the influence of such events on fan engagement and interest in the buildup to the fight.

Dricus Du Plessis explains his kissing incidents with other men

UFC middleweight fighter Dricus Du Plessis has found himself in the limelight ahead of his highly anticipated clash with UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland at UFC 297. During the pre-fight hype, both fighters exchanged words, but one event involving Du Plessis drew attention: a series of images showing him kissing other guys.

Dricus Du Plessis reveals why he kisses other men UFC 297
Dricus Du Plessis reveals why he kisses other men (via X)

In an interview addressing criticism and doubts about his sexuality, Dricus Du Plessis boldly reacted to the photographs circulating on the internet. He rejected any concerns and boldly remarked that he doesn’t care about what others say. Du Plessis reiterated that he had more photos of him kissing other guys. He said that he is confident in his sexuality and doesn’t need validation from anyone.  

Du Plessis’ statement indicates a robust and self-assured attitude. This emphasizes that he was unaffected by public opinion or examination of his personal life. The fighter’s readiness to confront the issue with humor indicates a sense of self-assurance. He is unwilling to be swayed to use his personal life against him in the buildup to the fight.

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