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Manager Azamat Bostanov recalls events surrounding UFC 223 in Brooklyn eight years ago when Khabib became champion. After Bostanov interviewed Artem Lobov following the infamous confrontation with Khabib, Ali Abdelaziz angrily told him to stay away from their team. However, Khabib put his arm around Bostanov and told Abdelaziz that he was their guy just doing his job. Bostanov also remembers 20-30 Dagestanis gathering at the hotel entrance ready to protect Khabib from potential Conor McGregor provocations. Despite being exhausted after winning the title, Khabib greeted fans, took photos, and spent time talking to everyone who wanted to congratulate him, even people he didn't know.
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