Azamat Bostanov recalls Khabib's 2018 UFC 223 title win in Brooklyn

Former journalist Azamat Bostanov shared detailed memories from Khabib Nurmagomedov's UFC 223 championship victory eight years ago in Brooklyn. Bostanov recounted interviewing Artem Lobov after the famous bus incident and how Ali Abdel-Aziz initially prohibited him from approaching the team, but Khabib intervened and welcomed him. He described 20-30 Dagestanis gathering at the hotel ready to protect Khabib from potential provocations. Bostanov also revealed that Zabit Magomedsharipov broke two fingers during his warm-up but hid the injury from the athletic commission to avoid being pulled from the fight. After the event, despite being exhausted, Khabib spent time with a large crowd of fans, taking photos and speaking with people via video calls. Bostanov emphasized that Khabib remained humble and approachable even after winning the championship.