Dana White confirms Chimaev wants to move up to light heavyweight division

UFC President Dana White revealed that Hamzat Chimaev approached him after UFC 328 requesting to move up to light heavyweight, stating he no longer wants to fight at middleweight. White acknowledged he hasn't yet considered potential opponents for Chimaev at 205 pounds but expressed that the move would be interesting. This statement confirms earlier speculation about Chimaev's weight class future following his split decision loss to Sean Strickland. White's comments suggest the UFC is open to facilitating Chimaev's move to light heavyweight despite not having immediate matchmaking plans. The post indicates this decision came directly from Chimaev immediately following his championship fight loss.