Eduard Vartanyan was reportedly attacked in the backstage area before his fight at ACA 202 in St. Petersburg. According to reports, friends of Zaur Gadzhiev struck Vartanyan in the back of the head prior to his bout with Uzair. The incident raises questions about security protocols at ACA events. The post notes that while media access to backstage areas is typically restricted, fighters not competing on the card and their associates have been allowed access. Despite the alleged attack, Vartanyan went on to compete in his scheduled fight.
