Dana White confirms Chimaev requesting light heavyweight move after UFC 328 loss

Dana White confirmed that Khamzat Chimaev approached him immediately after losing to Sean Strickland and requested to move up to light heavyweight, stating he no longer wants to fight at middleweight. White acknowledged the move is interesting but admitted he hadn't yet considered specific matchups for Chimaev at 205 pounds. The UFC president noted that Chimaev's weight management has become increasingly difficult as his lifestyle changed with success, contrasting with his earlier days when he competed at welterweight. White stated that Chimaev has fully realized his potential, confirming that when he first saw Chimaev, he believed he was special and that prediction came true with Chimaev becoming a UFC champion.