A Horror Show of Brutality: Chimaev vs. Du Plessis UFC Middleweight Fight Stirs Controversy.

A Horror Show of Brutality: Chimaev vs. Du Plessis UFC Middleweight Fight Stirs Controversy.

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If you haven’t watched Saturday’s UFC Middleweight title bout between Khamzat Chimaev and Dricus Du Plessis, brace yourself—it was a spectacle of violence that left fans divided and social media ablaze.

The fight lasted just 3 minutes and 42 seconds, a shocking contrast to the usual 25-minute limit for championship bouts, before officials called it off, citing Du Plessis’s inability to defend himself against Chimaev’s relentless assault.

Chimaev unleashed a savage barrage of over 500 strikes, pinning Du Plessis with ruthless ground control and barely giving him room to breathe.

Comment sections exploded with emotion—supporters of both fighters went berserk, some praising Chimaev’s dominance, others calling it excessive and dangerous.

The stage was set for a war, but what followed felt more like a one-sided demolition.

Du Plessis, known for his grit, was overwhelmed from the opening bell, unable to mount any meaningful resistance.

Chimaev’s performance was clinical, merciless, and unforgettable.

It wasn’t just a fight—it was a statement.

The Chechen Wolf has marked his territory, and the middleweight division may never be the same.

But with brutality comes backlash, and the debate over sportsmanship, safety, and spectacle rages on.

Was it brilliance or barbarism? That’s for fans to decide.

Quick reminder: Dricus Du Plessis (age 31)—who has now lost to Khamzat Chimaev (age 30)—previously defeated Nigerian-born UFC star Israel Adesanya (age 35) at UFC 305 via Round 4 submission, a career-defining victory that marked one of the biggest wins of his career.

Yetunde B reports for Yeyetunde’s Blog.

Images / Khamzat Chimaev /Instagram.