Memories Shared of Khabib's Gracious Behavior After Winning UFC Title

Azamat Bostanov, now a fighter manager, recounted his experiences covering Khabib Nurmagomedov's UFC 223 title win over Al Iaquinta in Brooklyn eight years ago. After interviewing Artem Lobov following the infamous bus incident confrontation, Bostanov encountered Ali Abdelaziz who told him not to approach their team, but Khabib intervened saying "This is our guy, he's just doing his job." Bostanov described 20-30 Dagestanis gathering at the hotel ready to prevent any provocations from Conor McGregor's team. After winning the title, an exhausted Khabib still made time to photograph with fans, placed his championship belt on Bostanov's shoulder, and spoke with countless people including strangers making video calls to friends and family. Years later, Khabib recognized Bostanov on the street and offered him a ride, demonstrating consistent kindness despite his growing fame.