Azamat Bostanov recalls Khabib's 2018 UFC 223 title win experience

Fight manager Azamat Bostanov shared detailed memories of Khabib Nurmagomedov's championship victory at UFC 223 in Brooklyn eight years ago. Bostanov recounted interviewing Artem Lobov after the famous confrontation with Khabib, which initially angered manager Ali Abdelaziz, but Khabib defused the situation by welcoming Bostanov. He described 20-30 Dagestanis gathering at the hotel to protect Khabib from potential Conor McGregor provocations. Bostanov also revealed that Zabit Magomedsharipov broke two fingers during his warm-up but fought anyway without telling the athletic commission. After the event, Bostanov witnessed Khabib's humility as he greeted a massive crowd of well-wishers, took photos, and patiently spoke via video call with strangers' friends and family members despite his exhaustion. Years later, Khabib still recognized and offered Bostanov a ride, demonstrating his continued down-to-earth nature despite becoming a global star.