Following his loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 328, Khamzat Chimaev is ready to move up to light heavyweight at 205 pounds, according to analyst commentary. The transition appears to be a nearly accomplished fact, with Chimaev not even considering a rematch with Strickland. A potential matchup with Paulo Costa at 205 pounds is already being discussed for Chimaev's new weight class. The post notes that Chimaev's performance showed a familiar pattern from his fight with Kamaru Usman: dominant early wrestling, cardio decline, then standing exchanges followed by weakened wrestling attempts. Despite the loss, Chimaev fought hard throughout all five rounds, breaking Strickland's nose and at times appearing competitive on the feet.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
