Eduard Vartanyan was reportedly attacked in the backstage area before his fight with Uzair at ACA 202 in St. Petersburg, with friends of Zaur Gadzhiev allegedly striking him in the back of the head. The incident raises questions about ACA's security protocols and access policies. The post notes that ACA has historically been strict about media access to locker rooms and backstage areas, often restricting journalists to media rooms or press seating. However, fighters not competing on the card and their entourages have been allowed backstage access, which led to this incident. The author criticizes the policy of barring credentialed media who have covered ACA for years while allowing non-competing fighters and their associates unrestricted access. The situation highlights ongoing security and access control issues within the promotion.
