Zaur Gadzhiev involved in altercation with Eduard Vartanyan before fight

Zaur Gadzhiev and/or members of his team allegedly struck Eduard Vartanyan on the back of the head before Vartanyan's fight. Despite the incident, Gadzhiev will not be expelled from the promotion. Magomed Bibulatov has stated that he had a stern conversation with Gadzhiev about the altercation. The incident raises questions about pre-fight conduct and security protocols. No further disciplinary action beyond the conversation with Bibulatov appears to have been taken against Gadzhiev or his team.