Manager recalls Khabib becoming UFC champion eight years ago at UFC 223

Fighter manager Azamat Bostanov shared memories from April 7, 2018, when Khabib Nurmagomedov won the UFC lightweight championship at UFC 223 in Brooklyn. Bostanov recounted how he interviewed Artem Lobov after the infamous bus incident and was initially told by Ali Abdelaziz to stay away from Khabib's team, but Khabib personally welcomed him. He described 20-30 Dagestanis gathering at the hotel to protect Khabib from potential Conor McGregor confrontations. Bostanov also revealed that Zabit Magomedsharipov broke two fingers during warmups but fought anyway without telling officials. After the event, despite exhaustion, Khabib spent time greeting fans and taking photos in his hotel.