Eduard Vartanyan was attacked in the backstage area before his fight with Uzair at ACA 202 in St. Petersburg and was struck in the back of the head by friends of Zaur Gadzhiev. The incident highlights ongoing issues with ACA's backstage access policies. While ACA has historically been strict about media access to locker rooms and backstage areas, fighters not competing on the card and their friends have been allowed in those areas. The author notes that while the situation has improved recently, it remains imperfect. The incident raises questions about security protocols and who should have backstage access at ACA events.
