Eduard Vartanyan was reportedly attacked in the backstage area before his fight at ACA 202 in Saint Petersburg. He was 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 competing on the card are allowed in restricted areas while media access is strictly limited. The report notes that ACA has historically enforced rigid media restrictions, confining press to media rooms or designated seating areas. Recent events have shown some improvement in media access, though policies remain imperfect. The attack raises questions about security protocols for non-competing fighters and their associates.
