Dana White confirms Chimaev requesting move to light heavyweight division

Dana White revealed that Khamzat Chimaev approached him immediately after his UFC 328 loss and requested to move up in weight class. Chimaev specifically told White he no longer wants to fight at middleweight. White acknowledged he hasn't yet considered potential matchups at light heavyweight but expressed that Chimaev's move to 205 pounds would be interesting. This represents a significant career decision for Chimaev, who has faced ongoing struggles with weight cutting at middleweight.