Dana White confirms Chimaev wants light heavyweight move after UFC 328

Dana White revealed that Khamzat Chimaev approached him after UFC 328 and stated he wants to move up in weight class, saying he no longer wants to fight at middleweight. White admitted he had not yet considered specific opponents for Chimaev at light heavyweight but acknowledged the move would be interesting. The conversation occurred immediately following Chimaev's split decision loss to Sean Strickland. White's comments confirm that Chimaev is serious about leaving the 185-pound division.