Eduard Vartanyan attacked backstage before ACA 202 bout with Uzair

Eduard Vartanyan was reportedly attacked in the backstage area before his fight with Uzair at ACA 202 in St. Petersburg. He was struck in the back of the head by friends of Zaur Gadzhiev. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about security protocols in the fighter areas at ACA events. The reporter notes that while media access to locker rooms and backstage areas has traditionally been restricted, fighters not competing on the card and their entourages have sometimes been allowed access. This has led to situations where legitimate media covering ACA for years are denied access while inactive fighters can move freely in restricted areas.