Dana White confirmed that Khamzat Chimaev approached him after the fight and stated he wants to move up in weight class. Chimaev specifically told White that he no longer wants to fight in his current weight division. White admitted he hasn't thought about potential opponents for Chimaev at light heavyweight yet. However, White expressed that the prospect of Chimaev's transition to this weight class is interesting. This marks a significant strategic shift for the fighter following his title fight loss.
