The UFC 312 main event is set to be a must-watch showdown as former middleweight champion Sean Strickland faces off against the reigning king Dricus Du Plessis. Both fighters bring unique styles to the Octagon, setting the stage for an intense title fight. However, as Strickland prepares for his highly anticipated rematch, his rivalries outside the Octagon continue to add fuel to the fire. One of his most heated feuds is with welterweight champion Belal Muhammad, with whom he has exchanged verbal jabs for quite some time now.

Tarzan’s sharp tongue has often put him in control of their exchanges, but this time, Muhammad has taken things a step further. In a recent tweet, Muhammad mocked Strickland’s title shot, questioning why he got the opportunity over other contenders. He tweeted, “Crazy that Chimaev finished Whittaker and Imavov finished Izzy but the guy that teeped Costa 150 times is getting the title shot… But we all know he’s good at crying and using his mouth. No di–y, I just heard it from his dad.”

Moreover, Muhammad recently also revealed that he’s open to moving up in weight for a one-off grudge match with Strickland. With UFC 312 fast approaching, fans are eager to see how ‘Tarzan’ responds—not just in the Octagon against Du Plessis, but also to Muhammad’s latest jab. Let us now shift our focus towards the fight at UFC 312. Reports suggest that current 205lbs champion Alex Pereira will be cornering Strickland for his title fight in Australia. But what do the 185lbs champ and Strickland’s upcoming opponent have to say about this? Let us find out about it below.

Dricus Du Plessis spills the beans on Sean Strickland’s UFC 312 plans

After their UFC 276 clash, where Alex Pereira knocked out Sean Strickland in the first round, an unexpected friendship blossomed between the two fighters. Recognizing the Brazilian’s elite striking skills, Strickland sought out his guidance, and the two have been training together ever since. ‘Poatan’ even played a key role in helping Strickland prepare for his title fight against Israel Adesanya, a bout Strickland shockingly won.

Now, as Strickland gears up for another massive showdown, Pereira is once again in his corner—but will his presence make a difference this time? Not everyone thinks so. When asked about Pereira cornering Strickland by Shakiel Mahjouri, the current 185lbs champ had a hilarious response. “He [Alex Pereira] was in the corner [of Sean Strickland] in the first fight too. I mean, they don’t even speak the same language, it doesn’t really make much of a difference whether he’s in the corner or not. Strickland can barely understand his own coach, and he’s also American—how’s he going to understand Alex Pereira?”

With UFC 312 fast approaching, all eyes will be on Strickland and whether Pereira’s presence can give him an edge. Will ‘Poatan’ be the X-factor, or will Du Plessis prove too much to handle? Let us know what you think in the comment section below!