“It will be a big mistake to follow this kind of hype. Chanko hasn't got enough experience to handle all this publicity and recognition. It's a mistake to chase it all, and it can play a dirty trick on your future career. Chanko needs to work hard in the gym, and as for media recognition, it will come on its own.”

– via Red Corner MMA, sharing advice for Magomedov Zaynukov ("Chanko"), warning him that chasing media hype without enough experience is a mistake that could hurt his career, and advising him to focus on hard work in the gym.