Eduard Vartanyan allegedly attacked backstage at ACA 202 before his fight

Eduard Vartanyan was reportedly attacked in the backstage area before his fight with Uzair at ACA 202 in Saint Petersburg. Friends of Zaur Gadzhiev allegedly struck Vartanyan in the back of the head prior to his bout. The incident raised questions about ACA's backstage access policies, as fighters not competing on the card and their entourages had access while credentialed media faced strict restrictions. The report noted that ACA had historically limited media access to locker rooms and backstage areas while allowing non-competing fighters more freedom. Recent events have shown some improvement in media access policies, though not perfect. The incident highlights ongoing security and access control issues at ACA events.