Dana White explains Chimaev's weight struggles, says he fully realized potential

Dana White discussed why Khamzat Chimaev has struggled with weight management as his career has progressed. White noted that Chimaev started at welterweight and now has significant difficulty making middleweight. The UFC president explained that when success comes to a fighter, lifestyle changes complicate things. Despite the challenges, White stated that Chimaev has fully realized his potential, saying when you first see someone and think they're special, and they become a UFC champion, that's 100% realization. White's comments suggest he views Chimaev's championship run as complete validation of his early promise, even with the recent setback.