Overview
- Speaking at the World Sports Summit, Nurmagomedov said fighters must follow his instructions without debate, declaring there is "no freedom of speech" in his gym.
- He said he assumed team leadership after Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov’s death, positioning himself to continue his father’s system at Eagles MMA.
- Nurmagomedov described a strict hierarchy that prioritizes age-based deference and visible effort, warning that complacency or poor attitude brings consequences.
- He pointed to champions and contenders across organizations as proof of concept, citing proteges such as Islam Makhachev, Usman Nurmagomedov and Umar Nurmagomedov.
- Nurmagomedov reiterated his 2020 retirement following the Justin Gaethje win and said he prefers being a fighter to a coach, even as he remains committed to coaching for now.