Eduard Vartanyan attacked backstage before ACA 202 bout

Eduard Vartanyan was reportedly attacked in the backstage area before his fight at ACA 202 in Saint Petersburg. Friends of Zaur Gadzhiev allegedly struck him in the back of the head. The incident raises questions about ACA's security protocols, as fighters not competing on the card were apparently allowed backstage while media access has historically been heavily restricted. The organization has improved media access recently, but the incident highlights ongoing concerns about backstage security. The post notes that ACA has traditionally been strict about keeping media out of locker rooms and backstage areas.