Chimaev tells Dana White he's moving up to light heavyweight division

Dana White revealed that Khamzat Chimaev approached him after UFC 328 and announced his intention to move up to the light heavyweight division. This decision comes immediately following Chimaev's split decision loss to Sean Strickland for the middleweight title. The move represents a significant shift for Chimaev, who has previously competed at welterweight and middleweight. White's statement confirms this is a serious consideration directly from the fighter. No specific opponent or timeline for the light heavyweight debut was mentioned.