Eduard Vartanyan allegedly attacked backstage by friends of Zaur Gadzhiev

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 concerns about backstage access at ACA events. The reporter notes that ACA has historically been strict about media access to locker rooms and backstage areas, while fighters not competing on the card have been allowed in these areas. The post criticizes the policy of restricting credentialed media who have covered ACA for years while allowing fighters and their entourages unrestricted access. The reporter acknowledges recent improvements in media access policies, though notes they are not yet ideal.