Dana White revealed that Khamzat Chimaev approached him after UFC 328 requesting a move 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 yet considered specific opponents for Chimaev at 205 pounds but finds the prospect of his move to light heavyweight intriguing. The announcement comes after Chimaev's split decision loss to Sean Strickland at middleweight. White's comments confirm that Chimaev's weight-cutting difficulties have reached a point where the fighter is ready to leave the middleweight division entirely.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
