Former journalist recalls Khabib's kindness after UFC 223 title win eight years ago

Azamat Bostanov, now a fighter manager, shared memories from UFC 223 in Brooklyn where Khabib Nurmagomedov won the lightweight title eight years ago. Bostanov recounted how manager Ali Abdelaziz initially told him to stay away from their team after he interviewed Artem Lobov following the infamous bus attack incident, but Khabib personally welcomed him and said he was "just doing his work." Despite being exhausted after winning the championship, Khabib took time to meet with dozens of fans in his hotel, taking photos and video calls with people he didn't even know. Bostanov also recalled how 20-30 Dagestanis gathered at the hotel entrance prepared to protect Khabib from potential provocations from Conor McGregor's team. The journalist emphasized Khabib's consistent kindness over the years, including a chance encounter where the champion offered him a ride.