Eduard Vartanyan allegedly attacked backstage before ACA 202 bout

Eduard Vartanyan was reportedly attacked backstage prior to his fight with Uzair at ACA 202 in Saint Petersburg. According to the report, friends of Zaur Gadzhiev struck Vartanyan in the back of the head before his bout. The incident highlights issues with backstage security protocols at ACA events. The post notes that ACA has historically been strict about media access to locker rooms and backstage areas, yet fighters not competing on the card and their entourages have been allowed access. The author expresses frustration that long-time media members covering ACA are denied access while individuals outside the card can move freely, even initiating altercations. The post acknowledges that security policies have improved somewhat recently, though not perfectly.