Dana White confirms Chimaev wants to move to light heavyweight division

Dana White confirmed that Hamzat Chimaev approached him after his fight and stated he wants to move up in weight and no longer wishes to compete in the middleweight division. White acknowledged he hasn't yet considered specific opponents for Chimaev at light heavyweight but finds the move interesting. This announcement comes following Chimaev's loss at UFC 328. The decision suggests ongoing weight management challenges for Chimaev at middleweight. No timeline or specific matchup has been determined for his light heavyweight debut.