Eduard Vartanyan was reportedly attacked in the backstage area before his fight with Uzair at ACA 202, struck in the back of the head by friends of Zaur Gadzhiev. The incident highlights ongoing issues with backstage access at ACA events, where fighters not on the card have been allowed in areas typically restricted to media. The post notes that ACA has historically been strict about media access to locker rooms and backstage areas, yet fighters and their entourages have had more freedom. The author mentions being removed from ringside by security at a Kazakhstan event for filming too close to the cage. Recent events show improved but not ideal media access policies, though the incident raises questions about security protocols for fighters.
