Dana White explains Chimaev's weight struggles and career success

Dana White addressed questions about why Khamzat Chimaev started at welterweight but now struggles to make middleweight. White attributed the difficulty to lifestyle changes that come with success, suggesting that when fighters achieve fame and financial success, maintaining lower weight classes becomes more challenging. Despite these struggles, White emphasized that Chimaev has fully realized his potential as a fighter. The UFC president reflected on recognizing Chimaev as someone special from their first meeting and expressed satisfaction that Chimaev ultimately became a UFC champion. White's comments suggest he views Chimaev's championship achievement as a complete fulfillment of his early promise, regardless of weight class challenges.