Khamzat Chimaev obliterates Dricus du Plessis to be crowwned the new UFC middleweight in Chicago on Saturday night.
The Russian fighter dominated the match, scoring frequent take-downs and gave the champion no room to manoeuvre. Ultimately Khamzat won the contest after all three judges scored 50-44 in favour of the challenger.
Following the defeat to Khamzat, South African UFC fans took to social to react to Dricus’s defeat. Some felt the South African put up a brave fight, while others celebrated his loss following his support for US President Donald Trump.
Du Plessis congratulated the Russian fighter, admitting that he was beaten fair and squad.
“Big ups to Khamzat, he deserves this 100%. He beat me fair and square… I’ll be back, and I’m coming to get my belt back. But for now it’s his, and he deserves it.”
Khamzat dethrones Dricus Du Plessis
Sports, Arts and Culture minister Gayton Mckenzie applauded the Pretoria fighter.
“Dricus du Plessis you made us proud as one of the great champions and we know you will be back. You faced a tough wrestler today but you will come back stronger. It was hard to watch but you never gave up, almost had him & you’ll always be a legend. Chin up,” the sports minister wrote on X.
South Africans react to DDP’s loss
@HenryCejudo wrote: “Dricus showed heart but Khamzat Chimaev is on another level right now. He may very well be champion for years to come.”
@Zinc1423300 wrote: “A Trump supporter and part of the genocide grift machine—I’m relieved he lost. May he face a few more humblings on his way to well-deserved obscurity.”
@kokififty5 wrote: “He can go into politics now seems to have a lot to say on that.”
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