Dana White confirms Chimaev wants to move to light heavyweight after UFC 328

Dana White revealed that Khamzat Chimaev approached him after UFC 328 and explicitly requested to move up to light heavyweight, stating he no longer wants to fight at middleweight. White admitted he hadn't yet considered specific matchups for Chimaev at 205 pounds but described the potential move as interesting. This represents a major career decision for Chimaev following his split decision loss to Sean Strickland. The move would allow Chimaev to avoid the extreme weight cuts that have plagued his career. White's confirmation makes the weight class change appear likely rather than speculative.