Eduard Vartanyan attacked backstage before ACA 202 bout by Gadjiev associates

Eduard Vartanyan was allegedly attacked in the backstage area before his fight at ACA 202 in St. Petersburg, struck in the back of the head by associates of Zaur Gadjiev. The incident highlights security concerns at ACA events, where media access to locker rooms and backstage areas is heavily restricted, yet fighters not on the card and their entourages apparently have freer access. The author criticizes this policy, noting that credentialed media who have covered ACA for years face strict limitations while individuals who initiated a physical altercation were allowed in restricted areas. The post acknowledges that ACA's media access policies have improved recently, though not perfectly.