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NewsUFC 328

Dana White confirms Chimaev wants to move to light heavyweight division

May 10, 2026, 12:23 PM
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UFC President Dana White revealed that Khamzat Chimaev approached him after the fight and expressed his desire to move up to light heavyweight. Chimaev specifically stated that he no longer wants to compete in his current weight class. White admitted he hasn't yet considered potential opponents for Chimaev at 205 pounds but acknowledged that the move to light heavyweight is an interesting development. The announcement came directly from White following Chimaev's performance at UFC 328. This represents a significant shift in Chimaev's career trajectory, as he has competed primarily at middleweight and welterweight. White's comments indicate the UFC is open to exploring this weight class change for one of their most prominent fighters.

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Khamzat Chimaev

Khamzat Chimaev

UFC 328

Saturday, May 9, 2026

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