Chimaev tells Dana White he's moving to light heavyweight

Dana White announced that Khamzat Chimaev approached him after the fight and declared his intention to move up to the light heavyweight division. Chimaev reportedly told White he no longer wants to compete at his current weight class. This statement came following Chimaev's bout at UFC 328, suggesting the weight cut or performance at middleweight may have influenced his decision. The move would represent a significant jump in weight class for Chimaev, who has competed at welterweight and middleweight throughout his UFC career. White confirmed the conversation but the post does not indicate whether the UFC has approved or scheduled any light heavyweight bout for Chimaev.