Dana White explains Chimaev's weight cut difficulties, confirms full potential realized

Dana White addressed questions about why Khamzat Chimaev started at welterweight but now struggles making middleweight. White explained that when success comes to a person, their lifestyle makes everything more complicated. However, White stated that Chimaev has fully realized his potential. White said when you first see someone and think they're special, and they end up becoming a UFC champion, that's 100% confirmation they've fully realized their abilities. Despite the loss at UFC 328, White's comments suggest he views Chimaev's championship run as a complete fulfillment of his early promise.