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 expressed hope that Carlos Alcaraz would recover quickly but said he's not focused on what comes after Strickland. He acknowledged Strickland as a strong opponent and good fighter despite their verbal exchanges. Chimaev emphasized he's concentrating solely on beating Strickland first, then will consider who's next, stating he doesn't care either way. The comments suggest a potential weight class change is on his mind.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
