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Exactly eight years ago today, Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated Al Iaquinta at UFC 223 to become the first Russian champion in UFC history. The post marks this significant date in Russian MMA with nostalgia about how quickly time has passed. Khabib's victory at UFC 223 in Brooklyn represented a watershed moment for Russian fighters in the promotion. The anniversary is being recognized as an important milestone for the sport's development in Russia. Fans are reflecting on the historical importance of that achievement and how rapidly the years have gone by since.
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