Manager Azamat Bostanov shared memories of Khabib Nurmagomedov's UFC 223 lightweight title victory over Al Iaquinta eight years ago. Bostanov recounted interviewing Artem Lobov after the famous bus incident confrontation, which initially upset manager Ali Abdelaziz. However, Khabib intervened, telling Abdelaziz that Bostanov was 'our guy just doing his work.' After the fight, despite being exhausted, Khabib took time to photograph with fans, letting Bostanov wear his championship belt. Bostanov described Khabib's hotel floor as packed with well-wishers, many of whom the champion didn't know, yet he still spoke with everyone via video calls. The journalist also recalled a chance encounter a year later when Khabib recognized him on the street and offered him a ride, exemplifying the champion's continued accessibility despite his fame.
