Dana White: Chimaev's success changed lifestyle made weight cutting harder

Dana White addressed why Khamzat Chimaev, who started at welterweight, now struggles to make middleweight. White explained that when success comes to a person, their lifestyle changes make weight management more difficult. Despite these challenges, White confirmed that Chimaev has fully realized his potential, stating that when you first see someone special and they eventually become a UFC champion, that represents 100% realization of their abilities. The comments provide context for Chimaev's well-documented struggles with weight cutting throughout his UFC career.