Azamat Bostanov recalls Khabib's gracious behavior after UFC 223 title win

Azamat Bostanov, now an MMA manager, shared detailed memories from eight years ago when Khabib Nurmagomedov won the UFC lightweight championship at UFC 223 in Brooklyn. Bostanov described arriving on the day of the infamous Artem Lobov confrontation and quickly interviewing Lobov, which upset manager Ali Abdelaziz. Khabib intervened, telling Abdelaziz that Bostanov was "our guy" just doing his job. Bostanov recalled how 20-30 Dagestanis gathered outside the hotel ready to confront Conor McGregor's team if they arrived. He described the massive crowd in the hotel after the fight, with Khabib exhausted but taking time to photograph with everyone and speak with strangers via video calls. Years later, Khabib recognized Bostanov on the street and offered him a ride, demonstrating the champion's continued humility despite his success. The account portrays Khabib as consistently approachable and kind despite his fame.