Dana White says Chimaev fully realized potential despite weight struggles

Dana White commented on why Khamzat Chimaev started at welterweight and now struggles to make middleweight. White attributed the difficulty to lifestyle changes that come with success. Despite the weight issues, White believes Chimaev has fully realized his potential. White stated that when you first see someone and think they're special, and they become a UFC champion, that's 100% full realization. The comments suggest White views Chimaev's championship achievement as validation of his initial assessment of the fighter's abilities.