Overview
- He told Submission Radio he is “locking in for June” with his next bout expected at 205 pounds.
- He plans a three- to four-month transition camp to acclimate without adding excessive muscle to preserve speed.
- The move follows consecutive setbacks, a first-round submission to Khamzat Chimaev in 2024 and a split-decision loss to Reinier de Ridder in 2025.
- UFC booking remains unresolved, and outlets are speculating about a top-10 opponent rather than reporting a confirmed matchup.
- He describes the change as a late-career test to avoid regrets, saying he wants to “give it a go.”