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Eduard Vartanyan was attacked in the backstage area prior to his fight with Uzair at ACA 202 in St. Petersburg, struck in the back of the head by friends of Zaur Gadzhiev. The incident highlights ongoing issues with ACA's access policies. While the promotion has historically been very strict about media presence in locker rooms and backstage areas, fighters not competing on the card and their entourages have been allowed to roam freely. The reporter notes that while media restrictions have improved recently, they are still not ideal. The attack occurred before Vartanyan's scheduled bout, raising questions about security protocols.
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