Dana White says success and lifestyle changes complicated Chimaev's weight management

Dana White addressed questions about why Hamzat Chimaev, who started in welterweight, now struggles to make middleweight. White explained that when success comes to a person, their lifestyle complicates everything. Despite these challenges, White stated that Chimaev has fully realized his potential. White emphasized that when you first see someone and think "he's special," and they ultimately become a UFC champion, that represents 100% fulfillment of their potential. The comments suggest White views Chimaev's weight cutting difficulties as a natural consequence of his success and changing circumstances rather than a fundamental problem. White's remarks came in the context of discussing Chimaev's career trajectory from welterweight to middleweight.