Chimaev tells Dana White he wants light heavyweight move after loss

Dana White reported that Hamzat Chimaev approached him after UFC 328 and stated his desire to move up to light heavyweight, expressing that he no longer wants to compete in middleweight. White acknowledged he had not yet considered specific opponents for Chimaev at 205 pounds but found the prospect of Chimaev competing in the light heavyweight division intriguing. This announcement came immediately following Chimaev's split decision loss to Sean Strickland in the UFC 328 main event. The move would mark a significant change for a fighter who has struggled with weight cuts to middleweight.