Zaur Gadzhiev confronts Eduard Vartanyan backstage, receives warning from Babulatov

Zaur Gadzhiev and/or members of his team physically confronted Eduard Vartanyan before Vartanyan's fight, striking him on the back of the head. Despite the incident, Gadzhiev will not be removed from the promotion. Magomed Babulatov stated that he had a stern conversation with Gadzhiev about the incident. The backstage altercation raises questions about fighter conduct and security at the event. The promotion's decision not to take stronger action against Gadzhiev may be controversial given the nature of the pre-fight confrontation.