Eduard Vartanyan allegedly attacked backstage before ACA 202 fight

Eduard Vartanyan was reportedly attacked in the backstage area before his bout with Uzair at ACA 202 in Saint Petersburg, struck in the back of the head by associates of Zaur Gadzhiev. The incident raises questions about ACA's backstage security protocols, as fighters not competing on the card and their entourages had access to restricted areas. The post notes that ACA has historically been strict about media access to locker rooms and backstage areas, yet fighters outside the card were able to move freely and even initiate confrontations. While acknowledging recent improvements in media access policies, the author questions why credible journalists who have covered ACA for years face restrictions while inactive fighters can roam backstage. The incident occurred at an event that otherwise saw improved media relations.