Zaur Gadzhiev and teammates allegedly attacked Eduard Vartanyan before fight

Zaur Gadzhiev and his teammates allegedly struck Eduard Vartanyan on the back of the head before his fight. Despite this incident, Gadzhiev will not be expelled from the league according to the report. Magomed Bibulatov stated that he had a stern conversation with Gadzhiev about the matter. The incident raises questions about pre-fight conduct and fighter safety. No further disciplinary actions beyond the verbal reprimand have been announced at this time.