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Chimaev tells Dana White he wants to move up in weight after UFC 328

May 10, 2026, 5:29 AM
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Khamzat Chimaev

Khamzat Chimaev

Dana White

Dana White

Dana White revealed that Khamzat Chimaev approached him after his fight and expressed a desire to move up in weight. The statement came following Chimaev's split decision loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 328. This suggests Chimaev may be looking to compete at light heavyweight after struggling with the middleweight cut. No specific timeline or next steps were mentioned. White's disclosure indicates potential major changes ahead for Chimaev's career trajectory.

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