Light Heavyweight
Reinier de Ridder plans move to light heavyweight after UFC 326 loss
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Reinier de Ridder has announced his intention to leave the middleweight division and compete at light heavyweight following a unanimous decision loss to Caio Borralho at UFC 326. The 35-year-old Dutch fighter shared the news in a lighthearted Instagram video with his training team. De Ridder, a former two-division ONE Championship champion, cited recovery from previous setbacks as a factor in his decision.
Paulo Costa is set to face Azamat Murzakanov at light heavyweight in UFC 327 on April 11 in Miami. The Brazilian fighter moved up from middleweight for this opportunity but plans to return to 185 pounds afterward. Costa also expressed interest in a showdown with Khamzat Chimaev in any weight class following a victory.
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UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier has voiced support for middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev's interest in competing at light heavyweight. Cormier believes Chimaev's physique suits the 205-pound division after observing his sparring sessions. Meanwhile, discussions intensify around Chimaev's next title defense.