Azamat Bostanov recalls Khabib's kindness during UFC 223 title win

Journalist and current manager Azamat Bostanov shared memories from UFC 223 in Brooklyn eight years ago, when Khabib Nurmagomedov won his UFC title. Bostanov recounted how manager Ali Abdelaziz initially told him to stay away from the team after he interviewed Artem Lobov following the famous confrontation, but Khabib intervened, saying he was just doing his job. He described a scene where 20 to 30 Dagestanis gathered at the hotel entrance to protect Khabib from potential provocations from Conor McGregor's team. Bostanov also revealed that Zabit Magomedsharipov broke two fingers during his warm-up but fought anyway without telling officials. Despite exhaustion after winning the title, Khabib took time to greet fans, take photos, and speak with well-wishers who packed his hotel floor and room. Bostanov emphasized that Khabib remained humble and accessible even as his fame grew in subsequent years.