Dana White revealed that Khamzat Chimaev approached him after UFC 328 and stated he wants to move up to light heavyweight. According to White, Chimaev said, "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 matchups for Chimaev at 205 pounds but acknowledged that the move to light heavyweight is interesting. This represents a significant potential shift for Chimaev following his split decision loss to Sean Strickland at middleweight. No timeline or first opponent for the weight class change was mentioned.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
