Khabib became first Russian UFC champion 8 years ago at UFC 223

Exactly eight years ago at UFC 223, Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated Al Iaquinta to become the first UFC champion from Russia. The post marks this significant anniversary in Russian MMA history. Fans are reflecting on how quickly time has passed since this landmark achievement. The victory represented a watershed moment for Russian fighters in the world's premier MMA organization.