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Eduard Vartanyan was allegedly attacked in the backstage area before his fight with Uzair at ACA 202 in Saint Petersburg. Friends of Zaur Gadzhiev reportedly struck Vartanyan in the back of the head. The incident highlights ongoing issues with access control at ACA events, where fighters not competing on the card have been allowed in restricted areas while accredited media face strict limitations. While media access has improved recently at ACA events, the organization has historically been very restrictive about allowing press in locker rooms and backstage areas. The incident raises questions about security protocols and who should be permitted in sensitive areas during events.
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