Azamat Bostanov recalls Khabib's humility after UFC 223 title win

MMA manager Azamat Bostanov shared memories from UFC 223 in Brooklyn eight years ago, when Khabib Nurmagomedov won the lightweight title against Al Iaquinta. Bostanov recounted how Ali Abdelaziz initially told him to stay away from their team after he had interviewed Artem Lobov following the bus attack incident, but Khabib intervened saying 'This is our guy, he's just doing his work.' He described how 20-30 Dagestanis gathered at the hotel entrance to protect Khabib from potential provocations by Conor McGregor's team. Bostanov recalled Khabib's exhaustion after the fight but noted he still took time to photograph with everyone, greet people via video calls, and remain approachable despite the crowds. He also revealed that Zabit Magomedsharipov broke two fingers during warm-ups but fought anyway without telling the athletic commission.