Chimaev wants to move to light heavyweight after latest fight

Dana White revealed that Khamzat Chimaev approached him after his fight and declared his intention to move up to light heavyweight. Chimaev told White he no longer wants to compete at his current weight class. White acknowledged he hadn't considered potential matchups for Chimaev at light heavyweight but found the prospect interesting. The announcement suggests Chimaev is done cutting weight to middleweight. This represents a major division change for the fighter.