Dana White explains Chimaev's weight struggles as lifestyle-related

Dana White addressed questions about why Khamzat Chimaev started at welterweight and now struggles to make middleweight. White explained that when success comes to a person, their lifestyle complicates everything. However, White stated that Chimaev has fully realized his potential. White elaborated that when you first see someone and think they are special, and they ultimately become a UFC champion, that represents 100% realization of their potential. The comments came at UFC 328 following Chimaev's performance.