Overview
- Khabib said there is “no freedom of speech” during training sessions and that fighters must follow his instructions without debate.
- After Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov’s death, he assumed team leadership, saying he felt obligated as the oldest member to continue his father’s legacy.
- He emphasized strict hierarchy and discipline, including a rule that younger team members are considered wrong and elders are right, and he demands visible effort in competition.
- He pointed to results across major promotions, citing multiple champions from his camp and naming protégés such as Islam Makhachev, Umar Nurmagomedov, and Usman Nurmagomedov.
- He reiterated that he will not return to the Octagon, even though he misses competition, and said he aims to share his knowledge so his fighters can surpass him.