Zaur Gadzhiev involved in pre-fight altercation with Eduard Vartanyan, reprimanded by Bibulotov

Zaur Gadzhiev and/or his teammates reportedly jumped Eduard Vartanyan before his fight, striking him on the back of the head. Despite the incident, Gadzhiev will not be expelled from the league. Magomed Bibulatov stated that he had a stern conversation with Gadzhiev about the incident. The altercation adds controversy to the event but appears to have been handled internally without further sanctions.