Nurmagomedov Gets Swarmed in Russian Arena After Returning Home From McGregor Fight

UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov of Dagestan carries his champion’s belt as he is escorted by fans upon the arrival in Makhachkala on Oct. 8, 2018. Nurmagomedov defeated Conor McGregor of Ireland in their UFC lightweight championship bout by way of submission during the UFC 229 event inside T-Mobile Arena on Oct. 6, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Vasily Maximov/AFP/Getty Images

Mixed martial arts champion and national hero Khabib Nurmagemedov was swarmed by thousands of jubilant fans after returning home to the Russian republic of Dagestan following his Oct. 6 win over the Irish fighter Conor McGregor.

Nurmagomedov (L) holds his UFC belt as he stands next to his father Abdulmanap (C) during a ceremony upon the arrival at the Anzhi Arena stadium in Makhachkala, Dagestan, on Oct. 8, 2018. Vasily Maximov/AFP/Getty Images