Dana White says Chimaev fully realized his potential despite title loss

Dana White addressed questions about why Khamzat Chimaev started at welterweight and now struggles to make middleweight. White explained that when success comes to a person, lifestyle changes complicate things. Despite Chimaev's loss at UFC 328, White stated that Chimaev has fully realized his potential. White confirmed his initial assessment of Chimaev as special, saying when you first see someone and think they're special, and they become a UFC champion, that represents 100% realization of their potential. This perspective frames Chimaev's championship achievement despite the recent loss.