Fighters Abdurakov and Vartanyan participated in a face-off ahead of their scheduled bout. The face-off is a traditional pre-fight ritual where opponents stand face-to-face for photos and to build anticipation. The post indicates this took place as part of the promotional activities before their fight. Specific details about which promotion is hosting the fight or when it will take place are not mentioned. The confrontation appears to have been part of standard fight week proceedings.
