Dana White confirms Chimaev wants to move up to light heavyweight

UFC President Dana White revealed that Khamzat Chimaev approached him after the UFC 328 fight expressing his desire to change weight classes. White quoted Chimaev as saying: "I want to move up in weight. I don't want to fight in this weight class anymore." White acknowledged he hadn't yet considered potential matchups for Chimaev at light heavyweight, but confirmed that the move to 205 pounds is interesting. The statement confirms Chimaev's intention to leave the middleweight division following his split decision loss to Sean Strickland. White's comments indicate the UFC is open to Chimaev competing at light heavyweight despite not having immediate plans for his debut in the division.