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 Bibulatov stated that he had a stern conversation with Gadzhiev about the matter. The post indicates this was a pre-fight altercation that violated professional conduct standards. No details are provided about any formal disciplinary measures beyond the conversation with Bibulatov. The incident appears to have been internally addressed rather than resulting in official sanctions.