Eight-year anniversary of Khabib Nurmagomedov becoming UFC champion

The post marks the eighth anniversary of Khabib Nurmagomedov becoming UFC champion. On this date in 2018, he won the lightweight title by defeating Al Iaquinta at UFC 223. This victory made Nurmagomedov the first Russian fighter to win a UFC championship. The post is a commemorative reflection on how quickly time passes. No new developments or announcements are included, just recognition of this historic milestone in Russian MMA history.