Eduard Vartanyan attacked backstage before ACA 202 fight by Gadzhiev's friends

Eduard Vartanyan was attacked in the backstage area before his fight with Uzair at ACA 202 in St. Petersburg, being struck in the back of the head by friends of Zaur Gadzhiev. The incident raises questions about ACA's inconsistent access policies, as the promotion has historically restricted media presence in locker rooms and backstage areas while allowing non-competing fighters and their entourages to roam freely. The post notes that media members who have covered ACA for years face strict limitations, while fighters not on the card can access restricted areas and even initiate altercations. The author acknowledges that access policies have improved recently, though not perfectly. The incident occurred despite ACA's typically strict security protocols for journalists and media personnel.