Dana White explains Chimaev's weight struggles: 'Success complicates lifestyle'

Dana White addressed questions about why Khamzat Chimaev, who started at welterweight, now struggles to make middleweight. White attributed the difficulty to lifestyle changes that come with success, saying "when success comes to a person, the lifestyle complicates everything." Despite the weight issues, White praised Chimaev's career accomplishments and confirmed he fully realized his potential. White stated that when he first saw Chimaev he knew he was special, and the fighter's journey to becoming UFC champion proved that assessment correct. The comments came after Chimaev's loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 328.