Eduard Vartanyan attacked backstage before ACA 202 fight by Gadjiev associates

Eduard Vartanyan was allegedly assaulted in the backstage area before his fight with Uzair at ACA 202 in St. Petersburg. According to reports, friends of Zaur Gadjiev struck Vartanyan in the back of the head prior to his bout. The incident raises questions about ACA's security protocols and access control in fighter areas. The post notes that ACA has historically been very strict about media access to locker rooms and backstage areas, yet fighters not competing on the card and their associates were apparently able to move freely enough to initiate an altercation. The author contrasts this with ACA's treatment of credentialed media who have covered the organization for years. While acknowledging recent improvements, the post criticizes the inconsistent enforcement of backstage access policies.