Dana White explains Chimaev's weight struggles tied to lifestyle changes

UFC President Dana White addressed why Khamzat Chimaev, who originally competed at welterweight, now struggles to make middleweight. White attributed the difficulty to lifestyle changes that accompany success in the sport. Despite the weight-cutting challenges, White emphasized that Chimaev has fully realized his potential by becoming a UFC champion. White stated that when you first see someone and think they're special, and they eventually become UFC champion, that represents 100% fulfillment of their potential. The comments suggest that success and the accompanying lifestyle changes have made weight management more complex for Chimaev. White's remarks came in the context of discussing Chimaev's career trajectory from welterweight to middleweight.