Robert Whittaker defends Khamzat Chimaev’s dominant performance over Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 319 against fans who called it boring.

Chimaev (15-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) dominated Dricus Du Plessis (23-3 MMA, 9-1 UFC) on the ground en route to a unanimous decision win in Saturday's main event at United Center in Chicago. Chimaev had over 21 minutes of control time on Du Plessis, and was showered with boos from the fans several times throughout the fight.

The South African was able to offer little resistance to Chimaev’s smothering wrestling game. The now-former champ compared his opponent to a “blanket,” and it seems such a strategy from the challenger has left many in the fanbase less than satisfied.

Khamzat Chimaev vows to honor his parents’ sacrifices, promising relentless dedication, hard work, and success to make them proud.

Khamzat Chimaev put himself in the record books in multiple ways at UFC 319, which was the first event with two spinning elbow KOs.

Ragnarok was left with a battered face, covered in blood and with extensive damage, while Chimaev walked away from his debut without a scratch and one victory to his win column. Two years after his startling victory on his MMA debut, Chimaev put on a performance in the UFC that even had Dana White standing up and taking notice.