Zaur Gadzhiev involved in altercation with Eduard Vartanyan before fight

Zaur Gadzhiev and/or his teammates allegedly struck Eduard Vartanyan on the back of the head before Vartanyan's fight. Despite the incident, Gadzhiev will not be removed from the promotion. Magomed Bubulatov stated that he had a stern conversation with Gadzhiev about the altercation. The incident adds to concerns about pre-fight conduct and team behavior at the event. Details on any potential disciplinary action beyond the conversation were not mentioned.