โGet off social mediaโ: Fans slam Dricus du Plessis after Chimaev threat

UFC Middleweight Championย Dricus du Plessisย is no stranger to the spotlight. With a strong winning record, heโs quickly become a fan favorite.
Known for his power and grit, Dricus also thrives on social media, where he often posts bold statements. Ahead of his much-anticipated fight against Khamzat Chimaev, the South African fighter turned to Instagram again.
Chimaev, no slouch on social media either, loves to stir hype and show off his confidence. The clash between the two personalities is heating up fast, both inside and outside the octagon. Their online feud is gaining traction globally.
Dricus du Plessis. Image via Instagram @dricusduplessis
Dricus du Plessisโ Chimaev Threat
In a fiery Instagram post, Dricus threw serious shade at Chimaev. โI donโt care how good you think you areโฆ when you step into that octagon with me it will be a first-time experience and not a pleasant one,โ he warned.
He signed off with confidence: โAs we say inย ๐ฟ๐ฆย built different!! Hulle weet nie wat ons weet nie #stillknocks #preparetobeamazed.โ Some fans loved the post, calling it bold and hilarious. โThis is classic Dricus energy,โ one user commented. Others, however, werenโt so thrilled.
A wave of criticism flooded the comments. Fans slammed him for unnecessary threats, calling it poor sportsmanship.
The post sparked a storm. Still, Dricus stood by his words. Supporters clapped back at the haters, reminding them of Dricusโs knock-out power. While opinions remain divided, one thing is clearโthis fight now carries more heat. The countdown has begun.
Fans divided
After Dricus du Plessisโ threat to Khamzat Chimaev, fans had different thoughts on Instagram.
@Juan Martin โGet off social media and focus on the work ๐โ
@Umer Khan โDricus here look here, the same thing khamzat gonna do to u. Not just one time, but multiple times ๐ hit you on ground so u smell the ground and rag doll u like kevin holland ๐ and one more thing, heโs not gonna gases out against u. Khamzat a big disaster for ddpโ
@Darryn โChampion, have you decided how you gona drop this ๐คก yet or see how you feel on the day? Itโs on your termsโฆalways is!โ
@Demolidor โDiddy by leading khamzat to a cave than closing the exit.โ