Eduard Vartanyan attacked backstage before ACA 202 fight by Zaur Gadzhiev's friends

Eduard Vartanyan was reportedly attacked in the backstage area before his fight at ACA 202, struck in the back of the head by friends of Zaur Gadzhiev. The incident raises questions about security protocols, as fighters not competing on the card were able to access restricted areas and initiate a confrontation. The author notes that ACA has historically been strict about media access to locker rooms and backstage areas, with journalists typically confined to media rooms or press seating. However, fighters not on the card and their entourages apparently had freedom to move through these restricted zones. The author questions why credible media members who have covered ACA for years face restrictions while fighters outside the card can roam freely and even start fights. The post acknowledges that access policies have improved recently, though not perfectly, but this incident highlights ongoing security concerns.