Eduard Vartanyan was allegedly attacked in the backstage area before his fight with Uzair at ACA 202 in St. Petersburg. According to reports, friends of Zaur Gadzhiev struck Vartanyan in the back of the head. The incident highlights ongoing issues with access control at ACA events. Media members have historically been strictly limited in their backstage access, while fighters not competing on the card and their entourages have been allowed in those areas. The situation has reportedly improved recently, though it remains imperfect.
