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MediaUFC 328

Chimaev tells Dana White he wants to move up to light heavyweight

May 10, 2026, 10:43 AM
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Dana White revealed that Khamzat Chimaev approached him after the fight requesting to move up in weight class. Chimaev explicitly stated he no longer wants to compete in his current division. White admitted he had not yet considered potential matchups for Chimaev at light heavyweight. White expressed that Chimaev's move to the new weight class would be interesting. The conversation occurred immediately following UFC 328.

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Khamzat Chimaev

Khamzat Chimaev

UFC 328

Saturday, May 9, 2026

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