Zaur Gadzhiev and/or his teammates allegedly struck Eduard Vartanyan on the back of the head before Vartanyan's fight at an ACA event. The incident occurred in the backstage area prior to the bout. Despite the altercation, Gadzhiev will not be removed from the promotion. ACA official Magomed Bibulatov stated he had a stern conversation with Gadzhiev about the incident. The lack of significant disciplinary action has raised questions about accountability. No details are provided about whether Vartanyan's performance was affected by the pre-fight incident.
