UFC President 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. Despite the challenges, White expressed confidence that Chimaev has fully realized his potential. White stated: "When you first see a person and think 'He's special,' and eventually he becomes a UFC champion - that's 100% [that he fully realized himself]." The comments suggest White views Chimaev's journey to becoming champion as validation of his early assessment, regardless of the weight-cutting difficulties. White's remarks came in the context of Chimaev's UFC 328 fight and ongoing discussions about his future weight class.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
