At UFC 319 held at the United Center in Chicago, Khamzat Chimaev secured the UFC Middleweight Championship by defeating Dricus Du Plessis via unanimous decision. Chimaev dominated the bout with a striking advantage of 529 landed strikes to 45 absorbed, and achieved 12 takedowns while only being taken down once. The judges scored the fight 50-44 across all three scorecards, confirming Chimaev's commanding performance. This victory maintains Chimaev's undefeated record and establishes him as the new middleweight champion, signaling a new era in the division. Meanwhile, in boxing, rising British heavyweight Moses Itauma delivered a stunning knockout victory over former champion Dillian Whyte in just 119 seconds at the ANB Arena in Riyadh. The 20-year-old Itauma improved his undefeated record to 13-0 and is now considered a leading prospect in British heavyweight boxing. His team is reportedly targeting a surprise next fight against a boxer who previously lost to Anthony Joshua. Tyson Fury acknowledged Itauma's victory with a brief message. Both Chimaev's and Itauma's wins have generated significant attention in their respective sports.