Zaur Gadzhiev and/or his teammates allegedly struck Eduard Vartanyan on the back of the head before his fight. The incident involved Gadzhiev slapping Vartanyan prior to the bout. Despite the altercation, Gadzhiev will not be removed from the promotion. Magomed Biboulatov has stated that he had a strict conversation with Gadzhiev about the incident. The details about which event this occurred at are not specified in the post.
A pre-fight altercation has come to light involving Zaur Gadzhiev, who allegedly struck fellow fighter Eduard Vartanyan on the back of the head before Vartanyan was set to compete. Reports indicate that Gadzhiev and possibly members of his team were involved in the incident, which took place in the lead-up to Vartanyan's bout at an unspecified event.
The situation drew a response from Magomed Biboulatov, who stated that he held a direct and serious conversation with Gadzhiev regarding his conduct. Despite the gravity of the incident, Gadzhiev will not face removal from the promotion as a consequence.
Why it matters
- A pre-fight strike on a competitor raises clear questions about fighter safety and locker room conduct at the event.
- Biboulatov's public acknowledgment signals that promotion leadership is aware and has addressed the matter internally, though no formal disciplinary action beyond that conversation has been announced.
- The decision to keep Gadzhiev on the roster suggests the promotion is handling the situation through internal channels rather than punitive measures.
No further details about the specific event or the timeline of the altercation have been confirmed at this time.
