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Eduard Vartanyan was attacked in the backstage area before his fight with Uzair at ACA 202 in St. Petersburg. Friends of Zaur Gadzhiev struck Vartanyan in the back of the head. The incident highlights security concerns as fighters not competing on the card had access to restricted backstage areas where media are typically barred. The journalist notes that ACA has historically been strict about media access to locker rooms and backstage areas, yet fighters and their entourages could move freely in those same spaces. While media policies have recently improved, the incident raises questions about access control protocols. The attack occurred despite tight restrictions on credentialed media in those areas.
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