Dana White says Chimaev fully realized potential despite weight struggles

Dana White addressed questions about why Khamzat Chimaev started at welterweight but now struggles to make middleweight. White attributed the difficulty to lifestyle changes that come with success. Despite the weight-cutting challenges, White stated that Chimaev has fully realized his potential. White emphasized that when you see someone special from the beginning and they become a UFC champion, that represents 100% realization of their abilities. The comments suggest the UFC president views Chimaev's championship achievement as the complete fulfillment of his early promise, regardless of current weight management issues.