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InterviewUFC 328

Khamzat Chimaev hints at light heavyweight move after UFC 328

May 6, 2026, 5:23 AM
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Khamzat Chimaev indicated he wants to move up to light heavyweight following his UFC 328 bout against Sean Strickland. When asked about a potential interim title fight at middleweight, Chimaev said he hopes Carlos Prado recovers quickly but is not focused beyond Strickland. He acknowledged Strickland as a strong opponent and good fighter despite their verbal exchanges. Chimaev stated he will defeat Strickland first, then see who is next, emphasizing that he does not care about the specifics of future matchups.

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UFC 328

Saturday, May 9, 2026

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