Dana White has revealed that Hamzat Chimaev approached him after the fight and expressed his desire to move up in weight. According to White, Chimaev stated, "I want to move up in weight. I don't want to fight in this weight class anymore." White admitted he hasn't thought about specific opponents for Chimaev at light heavyweight yet, but he finds the prospect of Chimaev's transition to that division interesting. The announcement confirms speculation about Chimaev's future weight class plans following his performance at UFC 328. This represents a significant shift in Chimaev's career trajectory as he looks to leave the middleweight division behind.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
