Chimaev tells Dana White he wants to move up to light heavyweight

Dana White revealed that Khamzat Chimaev approached him after UFC 328 expressing his desire to move to light heavyweight. Chimaev told White: "I want to move up in weight. I don't want to fight in this weight class anymore." White admitted he hadn't yet considered specific matchups for Chimaev at 205 lbs but acknowledged the move would be interesting. The statement indicates Chimaev's frustration with continuing to compete at middleweight. White's comments suggest the UFC is open to exploring Chimaev's transition to a new weight class. This represents a significant potential shift in Chimaev's career trajectory following his split decision loss to Sean Strickland.