Habib Nurmagomedov showed kindness to journalist at UFC 223 despite manager's objections

Azamat Bostanov, now a fighter manager, recalled his experience as a Russian journalist covering Khabib Nurmagomedov's championship victory at UFC 223 in Brooklyn eight years ago. After Bostanov interviewed Artem Lobov following the famous bus incident, manager Ali Abdelaziz told him not to approach their team. However, Khabib intervened, putting his arm around Bostanov's shoulder and telling Abdelaziz that Bostanov was "our guy" just doing his job. Bostanov also remembered 20-30 Dagestanis gathering at the hotel entrance ready to prevent any provocations from Conor McGregor's team. After the event, despite being exhausted, Khabib took time to meet with a crowd of people, pose for photos with his championship belt, and speak via video call to friends and family of people he didn't even know, showing patience and kindness to everyone.