Eight years since Khabib Nurmagomedov became UFC champion

April 7, 2026 marks exactly eight years since Khabib Nurmagomedov captured the UFC lightweight title. The post commemorates the anniversary of this significant milestone in Russian MMA history. Khabib won the championship at UFC 223 by defeating Al Iaquinta, becoming the first UFC champion from Russia. The anniversary is being marked as a notable date in the sport's history. Details of the specific fight or circumstances are limited in the post.