Dana White revealed that Hamzat Chimaev approached him after the fight and stated he wants to move up in weight and no longer fight at his current division. White admitted he hasn't thought about specific opponents for Chimaev at light heavyweight, but finds the prospect of his move to that weight class interesting. The announcement came immediately following Chimaev's performance at UFC 328. White's comments suggest the UFC is open to Chimaev competing at 205 pounds going forward. No timeline or specific opponents were mentioned for Chimaev's light heavyweight debut.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
