Dana White confirms Chimaev wants to move to light heavyweight after UFC 328 loss

UFC President Dana White confirmed that Khamzat Chimaev approached him after his loss to Sean Strickland requesting to move up to light heavyweight. Chimaev told White he no longer wants to fight in the middleweight division. White stated he hadn't thought about specific opponents for Chimaev at light heavyweight but acknowledged the move would be interesting. The announcement confirms Chimaev's intention to leave the 185-pound division where he has struggled with weight cuts. White did not provide details on potential matchups or a timeline for Chimaev's light heavyweight debut.