Zaur Gadzhiev's team allegedly struck Eduard Vartanyan before his fight

Zaur Gadzhiev and his teammates allegedly attacked Eduard Vartanyan in the backstage area before Vartanyan's bout, striking him on the back of the head. Despite the incident, Gadzhiev will not be expelled from the league. Magomed Bibulatov stated that he had a stern conversation with Gadzhiev about the altercation. The incident adds to concerns about fighter conduct and security in backstage areas. No information about potential disciplinary measures beyond the conversation was provided in the post.