Zaur Gadzhiev confronts Eduard Vartanyan before fight, no UFC release

Zaur Gadzhiev and/or his teammates physically confronted Eduard Vartanyan before his bout, striking him on the back of the head. Despite this pre-fight altercation, Gadzhiev will not be released from the promotion. Magomed Bibulatov stated he had a stern conversation with Gadzhiev about the incident. The confrontation occurred backstage before Vartanyan's scheduled fight, though details about any potential disciplinary action beyond the conversation remain limited.