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Eduard Vartanyan was attacked in the backstage area before his fight at ACA 202 in St. Petersburg, struck in the back of the head by friends of Zaur Gadzhiev. The incident highlights inconsistent security protocols at ACA events, where media access to locker rooms and backstage areas is heavily restricted, yet fighters not competing on the card can roam freely with friends. The reporter notes that while access for credentialed media has recently improved, the organization still allows non-competing fighters and their entourages in areas where press is prohibited. This security lapse enabled the assault on Vartanyan, raising questions about ACA's backstage management and fighter safety protocols.
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