Eduard Vartanyan was attacked in the backstage area before his ACA 202 bout with Uzair, struck in the back of the head by associates of Zaur Gadzhiev. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns at ACA events regarding fighter access to restricted areas. The post notes that ACA has historically maintained strict media access policies for backstage and locker room areas, yet fighters not competing on the card are sometimes allowed access with their entourages. The author suggests this creates potential for conflicts and questions why credentialed media who have covered ACA for years face restrictions while non-competing fighters and their associates have more freedom. The situation has reportedly improved recently but remains imperfect.
