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Eduard Vartanyan was reportedly assaulted in the backstage area before his fight at ACA 202 in St. Petersburg, struck in the back of the head by associates of Zaur Gadzhiev. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about backstage security at ACA events. The promotion has historically been strict about limiting media access to locker rooms and backstage areas, yet fighters not competing on the card and their entourages have been allowed in those zones. The reporter notes that while security protocols have improved recently, the situation is still not ideal, particularly given this incident where a competitor was attacked before his scheduled bout.
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