Nurmagomedov showed hospitality to journalist despite manager's objection

Azamat Bostanov, now a fighter manager, has shared his memories from Khabib Nurmagomedov's title win at UFC 223 in Brooklyn eight years ago. Bostanov recounted how after he 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 and telling Abdelaziz that he was their guy just doing his job. Bostanov also recalled how 20-30 Dagestanis gathered at the hotel to prevent any provocations from Conor McGregor's team. After the event, despite being exhausted, Khabib took time to photograph with supporters, talk via video call with well-wishers, and showed consistent kindness in subsequent meetings. Bostanov also noted that Zabit Magomedsharipov fought that night with two broken fingers that he hid from the athletic commission.