Dana White revealed that Khamzat Chimaev approached him after the fight and expressed his desire to move up 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 hasn't thought about specific matchups for Chimaev at 205 pounds, but acknowledged that the move to light heavyweight would be interesting. The UFC president's comments indicate Chimaev is seriously considering leaving the middleweight division.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
