Zaur Gadzhiev struck Eduard Vartanyan before fight, receives warning from Bibulatov

Zaur Gadzhiev and/or members of his team physically attacked Eduard Vartanyan in the backstage area before Vartanyan's scheduled fight, striking him on the back of the head. Despite this serious incident, Gadzhiev will not be expelled from the promotion. Magomed Bibulatov stated that he had a stern conversation with Gadzhiev regarding the altercation. The incident raises questions about fighter conduct and security protocols in backstage areas. The attack occurred just before Vartanyan was scheduled to compete, potentially affecting his performance. The promotion's decision not to remove Gadzhiev has been announced as final.