Anniversary: Khabib became first Russian UFC champion exactly eight years ago

Exactly eight years ago at UFC 223, Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated Al Iaquinta to become the first UFC champion from Russia. The post commemorates this significant date in Russian MMA history. Khabib's victory marked a watershed moment for the sport in Russia. The anniversary highlights how time has flown since that historic achievement. The lightweight title victory established Khabib as a dominant force in the UFC.