Dana White addresses Chimaev's weight cutting struggles as career progresses

Dana White commented on Khamzat Chimaev's increasingly difficult weight cuts as his career has advanced. White noted that Chimaev started at welterweight and now struggles significantly to make middleweight. The UFC president attributed the difficulty to lifestyle changes that come with success making weight management more challenging. White stated that Chimaev has fully realized his potential, becoming a UFC champion after initially appearing to be someone special. The comments came following Chimaev's loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 328.