The octagon wasn't the only place where Dricus du Plessis took a beating

South African MMA fighter Dricus du Plessis lost his world championship early yesterday and some were delighted by that.

@Full_Violence All respect to Dricus du Plessis. He may have been dominated, but he proved the world wrong by becoming a UFC champion. One of the most unorthodox to ever do it, always willing to fight to the death if that’s what it took. Heart of a lion, no doubt he’ll be back, and back stronger.

@HappyPunch Khamzat Chimaev had 21:40 of control time in the 25-minute fight with Dricus du Plessis at #UFC319.The most ever in UFC title fight history

@Sports_Alien_OG Dricus du Plessis made history tonight He earned the worst performance by a champion EVER, well done.

@OnPointMMA Khamzat Chimaev has crucifixed Dricus du Plessis in all 5 rounds – controlled him in every minute of the fight. Have landed the most ground strikes in a fight in UFC history. This is not a domination, this is an annihilation. #UFC319.

@ChampRDS Khamzat Chimaev absolutely DOMINATED Dricus du Plessis.
21:40 minutes of control time
529 strikes landed
45 strikes absorbed
12 takedowns landed

@Ghostonlysa All South Africans were rooting for Khamzat Chimaev to win against the racist Dricus du Plessis.

@K Chimaev, thanks for battering that racist Dricus du Plessis, who was spreading white genocide propaganda on behalf of AfriForum.

@Rahul_AJ_1990 I always support our sportsmen & women, whatever colour or creed. Dricus du Plessis has proven to be unpatriotic. He peddles lies about South Africa for no reason other than blatant racism. I will never support racist liars who sacrifice our country to spread their racism.
Khamzat Chimaev was born in 1994, Chechnya, Russia. In 2013, he moved to Sweden but retained his Russian citizenship. In 2023, he emigrated to the UAE. Khamzat is a vociferous supporter of an end to genocide & a Free Palestine. I am happy that a humanitarian has beaten a racist.

@Thuso1Africa Russian fighter Khamazat Chimaev defeated the racist South African Dricus du Plessis to be become the UFC Middleweight Champion of the world. Congrats to Khamazat. The racist Dricus can go to hell. Free Palestine @KChimaev

@EzamaCirha Woke up to good news, that racist Dricus du Plessis just lost the fight. Thank you Khamzat Chimaev dankie, Siyabonga, Siyabulela

.@GaytonMcK 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, #noDNAjustRSA.

@SithaleKgaogelo Our own Khamzat Chimaev moered Dricus du Pless to be crowned NEW middleweight champion of the world!

@phakxx Congratulations to Khazmat Chimaev who beat Dricus du Plessis. Racists deserve to be thoroughly humiliated. Did I mention Khazmat supports Palestine? I am grateful to him for disciplining a disgusting racist. #FreePalestine #UFC.