White confirms Chimaev requesting light heavyweight move after UFC 328

Dana White stated that Khamzat Chimaev approached him after the fight and declared his desire to move up in weight class. Chimaev specifically said he no longer wants to compete at middleweight and wants to fight at light heavyweight. White acknowledged he hasn't yet considered potential opponents for Chimaev in the new division but expressed interest in the move. The UFC president confirmed that Chimaev's transition to light heavyweight is an intriguing development. This represents a major shift in Chimaev's career trajectory following his title fight loss.