Dana White confirms Chimaev wants light heavyweight move after UFC 328

Dana White revealed that Khamzat Chimaev approached him immediately after UFC 328 requesting a move to light heavyweight. Chimaev explicitly told the UFC president, "I want to move up in weight. I don't want to fight in this weight class anymore." White admitted he hasn't determined potential opponents for Chimaev at 205 pounds but finds the prospect of his move to light heavyweight intriguing. The announcement confirms Chimaev's intention to leave the middleweight division following his loss to Sean Strickland. White's comments indicate the UFC is open to facilitating Chimaev's weight class change despite uncertainty about immediate matchmaking options.